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SOUTH DAKOTA (Zone 4b)  WildWildFlower Apr 24, 2018 7:37 PM CST |
| So, at my local store they have potting soil, and huge bags of seed-growing soil. I'm not looking to spend much money, and I really only need a couple cups of it, for some Morning Glory seeds I was going to plant in a pot. Can you use potting soil for planting seeds? Again, I'm looking for the cheapest solution, next to getting dirt from my yard. |
Name: Bob Vernon N.J. (Zone 6a)              NJBob Apr 24, 2018 7:55 PM CST |
| I have had no problem using Potting soil, I do sterilize it first. http://tipnut.com/sterilize-so... |
SOUTH DAKOTA (Zone 4b) WildWildFlower Apr 24, 2018 10:21 PM CST |
| Thank you, thank you, thank you, NJBob! |
Name: Big Bill Livonia, Michigan (Zone 6a) Orchids, peace and beauty             BigBill Apr 25, 2018 5:07 AM CST |
| I use Miracle Grow potting soils all the time. You can store it dry for months. It is already sterilized and from a place like Home Depot or Lowe's, they have different sizes. Rodney Wilcox Jones, my idol! Businessman, Orchid grower, hybridizer, lived to 107! |
Name: Christine NY zone 5a       Christine Apr 25, 2018 5:28 AM CST |
| I use MG potting soil mixed with perlite, I do a 50/50 mix |
SOUTH DAKOTA (Zone 4b) WildWildFlower Apr 25, 2018 5:33 AM CST |
| Thanks! |
Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator  WillC Apr 25, 2018 5:46 PM CST |
| Plain peat moss with perlite mixed throughout is completely sterile and relatively inexpensive. Bagged potting mixes often have quality control issues with contaminants. Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
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