@Muleskinner has extensive knowledge of the Coast of Maine soils and it is worth checking in on his threads. Also @ReikoX is an overflowing wealth of information. Check his threads too fo sho.
There are also FAQ’s on soil related topics…
Contributed by: Aallon
A quick and easy soil mix would require:
5 parts soil. Normal commercial potting soil should be fine.
5 parts perlite. This enhances aeration of the soil-mix, helps prevent over-watering by increasing drainage and reduces soil compaction. Perlite can be replaced with coarse vermiculite or crushed expanded clay balls (mica, leca, geolite).
Optional:
2 parts composted organic matter. This can be normal household compost. If you can find composted worm castings, seawee…
50% Worm Castings
25% Promix
25% Perlite
Add a cup of PSG and dolomite lime per cubic foot of soil.
Soul recently published the following which differs from the above:
Lately I’ve been happier with a bit less wormcastings:
50% Pro-mix
25% perlite
25% wormcastings
I also mix in a cup of dolomite lime per cubic foot of soil & wet the mix with an organic tea made from dissolving a cup of PSG in a 5-gallon bucket of water.
See Soul’s Guano Tea Method
From your local Hydro store get some Promix, vermiculite and Perlite.
Mix in the portions of 50% promix, 35% perlite and 15% vermiculite. This mix is nice and loose and will promote great and fast root growth. All though it doesn't retain water that well it is good for beginners because it will help safeguard against over watering. Plus if a beginner runs into problems with PH or over fertilization the properties of this soil make it quick and easy to remedy.
Keep seedin’
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