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Jul 31, 2020 · Prevent the perlite from drying out. When they have sprouted, continue watering as before but alternate between plain water and a fertilizer mixture of 1 tsp. of 20-20-20 water …

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Aug 22, 2012 · Perlite and/or vermiculite. We used perlite and didn't sift out the bigger pieces, so we had some pretty rough-textured mix. Experiment with different combinations and see what …

Mar 27, 2008 · The Texas-style Potting Method uses a layer of fine gravel or perlite at the bottom of the pot to wick water up from a saucer or tray. The commercial two piece plastic pots called …

Aug 5, 2010 · Propagating Pelargoniums (aka scented geraniums) from cuttings doesn't require tricky methods or complicated equipment. This easy method will work for most woody herbs or …

Feb 21, 2008 · Pumice, and to some extent perlite, are great soil additives. It seems one can make a good cactus soil with nearly any type of base as long as enough pumice is added (1/3 …

Nov 18, 2025 · Alternatively, find a seller or trader who is willing to keep the seeds moist for you in damp perlite or vermiculite. When I’m starting tree seeds which require cold treatment as …

Apr 1, 2019 · For seed starting, you can use straight peat moss or blend it with perlite, sand, or vermiculite. For containers, you’ll want to mix up your soil, peat moss, and even add some …

Nov 25, 2012 · There are dozens of excellent soil choices, however, and as long as they contain a lot of porous materials (pumice, perlite or scoria), sand and some organic soil (potting soil, …