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Invisiblelukeduke711

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Perlite
    #74898 - 07/07/08 02:19 PM (15 years, 8 months ago)

Is perlite good to use around plants?

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Invisiblecoda


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Re: Perlite [Re: lukeduke711]
    #74900 - 07/07/08 02:21 PM (15 years, 8 months ago)

yes, in fact it's almost necessary.  Otherwise you'll most likely end up with drainage issues.  It's not a requirement, but, you're much better off using it then not.


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Invisiblelukeduke711

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Re: Perlite [Re: coda]
    #74912 - 07/07/08 02:37 PM (15 years, 8 months ago)

should I put a little bit around my seedlings?

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Invisiblecoda


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Re: Perlite [Re: lukeduke711]
    #74924 - 07/07/08 03:03 PM (15 years, 8 months ago)

no point, it needs to be mixed in with the soil.... 

These are the types of questions you ask BEFORE you plant :wink:


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Invisiblelukeduke711

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Re: Perlite [Re: coda]
    #75003 - 07/07/08 04:14 PM (15 years, 8 months ago)

well should I mix it in with my pro-mix before I transplant?

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Invisiblecaptain.koons
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Re: Perlite [Re: lukeduke711]
    #75020 - 07/07/08 04:30 PM (15 years, 8 months ago)

does pro-mix say if it contains perlite?

and yeah you mix perlite throughly with your soil/coco/whatever..

just don't toss it on the top or something.


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OfflineHanky
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Re: Perlite [Re: lukeduke711]
    #75218 - 07/07/08 08:04 PM (15 years, 8 months ago)

UncleLuke?


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Invisiblecoda


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Re: Perlite [Re: Hanky]
    #75281 - 07/07/08 08:45 PM (15 years, 8 months ago)

it would be funny, but an IP check shows he's not posting from FLA.  So, unless uncle luke moved, it's not him :wink:


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Invisiblelukeduke711

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Re: Perlite [Re: coda]
    #75793 - 07/08/08 10:33 AM (15 years, 8 months ago)

no wrong person

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