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 undeadninja2
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Registered: 12/16/11
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Last seen: 14 years, 29 days
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 sand pedro? 
#601741 - 12/16/11 12:34 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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does one think i can make a airy/draining enough mixture of verm/earth soil? im thinking id bake it so its clean(er...think itd work?
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 nannybooboo
Registered: 04/23/11
Posts: 3,089
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As far as the earth soil in many areas, it tends to turn clay-ish after receiving amounts of water. So that means not much air circulation and the roots have no room to grow.
Are you on a budget? I have yet to use vermiculite for any grows, so I say go for adding some perlite and a little sand to the soil. 
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nicechrisman
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Registered: 06/13/09
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Last seen: 12 years, 5 months
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perlite or pumice would be much better suited for the job. Vermiculite can actually be pretty moisture retentive. I'd probably get something organic in the mix too for better structure. Fine bark, coco coir, or even better- good compost.
Don't forget about nutrients too. I like to use slow release organic granular fertilizers for my cacti.
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P-O
Registered: 10/08/11
Posts: 17,891
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hes been gone for over a year... but thanks for the advice
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nicechrisman
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Re: sand pedro? [Re: P-O]
#670532 - 05/13/13 12:34 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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wow- I didn't even realize how old some of these front page posts are. woops. Just trying to stimulate some conversation up in here.
Edited by nicechrisman (05/13/13 12:35 PM)
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P-O
Registered: 10/08/11
Posts: 17,891
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your doin a good job.
more people that post, the better 
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USAlien234
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Registered: 02/13/13
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Re: sand pedro? [Re: P-O]
#670546 - 05/13/13 02:27 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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a friend of mine didnt even bake his soil and his came out fine. I wouldn't suggest doing that thou...
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