What Soil Should I Use?

[xXChuckkyXx]

I'm a beginner... My Seeds Are Done Germinating And I Would like to know what kind of soil or dirt do I use to move them into and how big of a pot do I put them in if anybody could help me with basic steps that would be great thanks... Going to the local hardware store FYI

 

[YzFiReCaT]

If you can find some nice local compost and add perlite to it that would be good. Stay away from slow release nutrient soils like miracle grow. Pro mix hp is good if your store has it. You will need nutrients for that mix.

 

[dropcroptop]

Happy frog if they have it. But I don't think hard ware stores have it. Local hydroponic shop should be best. Whatever you buy,BAKE THE DIRT. 415 for 15 minutes. Eliminate the risk of bugs in soil. So worth it.

 

[xXChuckkyXx]

Can I use Peat Moss ? Just by itself ?

 

[YzFiReCaT]

Can I use Peat Moss ? Just by itself ?

It needs to be limed peat moss for ph. U need to add aeration like perlite to it at like a 30 40%.

 

[InTheShed]

I ended up using Dr. Earth Pot of Gold mixed 70/30 with perlite (both from my local Home Depot) and my autoflowers seem pretty happy with it. It's got a pH of 6.5 and I didn't use any nutes until the third week.

I'm not sure how you bake 5 gallons of potting soil in an oven but it's probably a good idea since I do seem to have little gnat things flying around!

 

[xXChuckkyXx]

Are these ready to be put in a Pot if so What size pot ?

 

[YzFiReCaT]

Are these ready to be put in a Pot if so What size pot ?

Yea plant them. Start in a solo cup or equivalent size. Always start small and pot up as you go. Makes for quicker growth i think.

 

[YzFiReCaT]

I ended up using Dr. Earth Pot of Gold mixed 70/30 with perlite (both from my local Home Depot) and my autoflowers seem pretty happy with it. It's got a pH of 6.5 and I didn't use any nutes until the third week.

I'm not sure how you bake 5 gallons of potting soil in an oven but it's probably a good idea since I do seem to have little gnat things flying around!

Sounds good man. Best of luck to ya. Keep updating

 

[InTheShed]

Are these ready to be put in a Pot if so What size pot ?

If they're autos then put them in a jiffy pot and then directly into their final home when they sprout. If you don't have any jiffy pots, then into a Solo cup with the same soil that will be in the final pot. Autos don't like to be transplanted.

 

[xXChuckkyXx]

Not sure what else to do I planted them in soil yesterday.... I want to know how my much water I should put and how often? Also I want to know if I'm using the correct light and how often should I leave light on ? Can I keep the plants anywhere in my room?

 

[YzFiReCaT]

Not sure what else to do I planted them in soil yesterday.... I want to know how my much water I should put and how often? Also I want to know if I'm using the correct light and how often should I leave light on ? Can I keep the plants anywhere in my room?

I give mine around a liter every 4days for now. Lift the pots if they feel light water. Over watering is common better to under water. Keep the roots searching. U should use a 5500k to 6500k light color. Id put them at 18-6 if they are photo period plants. If using clf keep the lights close like 4-6 inches