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jangel · #21 (**permalink**) 10-24-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumix

I wondered what that ment

extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal: an atrocious crime. 2. shockingly bad or tasteless; dreadful; abominable: an atrocious painting;

LOL! I see I spelt it wrong...Oh well. 27.90 for shipping a product that is under 15 bucks? It is atrocious!!!

ROTFLMAO!

ISO2BWELL · #22 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 01:54 AM

Perlite?

Try Home Depot, Lowes or a major Nursery type store. I just bought a huge bag of it for $18 (US) at my local nursery. I add a lot of Perlite to the soil blend I use, and that bag will last me through till about July.

ISO

Charlie Foxtrot · #23 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 08:25 AM

I used to get a 4 cubic foot bag for $20. That was from a local nursery. But, I have since been using straight "Fertilome" ultimate potting soil mix. I add some lime, but that's it. It doesn't compact. I wish I had been using this stuff all along. Very simple and cheap. $20 for a 3 cubic foot bag.

jangel · #24 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 09:11 AM

Where do you get it from Pappy? Tell us about it.

Peace

Zigzagman · #25 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 10:13 AM

Any building supply store will carry perlite in 4 to 8 cubic foot bags. $12 to 30 bucks for industrial/agricultural grade. Sterilized with no additives or treatments... Which is want you want to use anyway... Peace.

Michael · #26 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 10:40 AM

So, no high-explosives? No wyrms? Just perlite?

Y'all are no fun!!!

opinionated · #27 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jangel

And I do not think it is a good idea to put worms in plants inside. Okay, I have had a worm farm before. for a few years. but not in your plants. Others might disagree, but no.

Peace

I agree, they like to get out of my containers so I stick to just using their castings for the nutrients and perlite to prevent compacting and add oxygen to the soil indoors.

Or just go hydro, then the only thing that youll need is
-nutrients
-ph adjusting stuff
-plants
-light

simpler for me....

opinionated · #28 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 01:13 PM

Also, Ive tested miracle grow brand of perlite with the "added nutrients" sales pitch....
its just a sales pitch I cant notice where there are any added nutrients to be used in the stuff.

A friend of mine hates that company and was worried about using the product so I tested it and it didnt kill my plants... dosent say what new chemicals were introduced to them because of it though I guess.

Michael · #29 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 01:24 PM

MG perlite burned my plants because I fed them, normally, without being aware that MG was also feeding them.

opinionated · #30 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael

MG perlite burned my plants because I fed them, normally, without being aware that MG was also feeding them.

I use advanced nutes 3 part or general hydro 3 part and feed very very heavily and also tried that perlite in soil I prepared for seedlings that was mixed hot on its own (which I dont normally do but did as a test).

How do you feed your plants for that tiny bit of nutrients to have burnt them?

Michael · #31 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 02:28 PM

I used a lot of perlite.

opinionated · #32 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael

I used a lot of perlite.

I try to use 50/50 soil and perlite mix myself. Makes for lots of oxygen and high production rates with soil plants.

sabasi · #33 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 02:37 PM

LOL OK I won't put worms in my cups then! Whew! Don't need to find them in the mornings!!

opinionated · #34 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sabasi

LOL OK I won't put worms in my cups then! Whew! Don't need to find them in the mornings!!

well some of them stay in there sometimes.... But worms can be roamers when they dont have enough room. Best not to risk finding them in your grow dried up like you see them on the sidewalk to me...

Lumix · #35 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 03:00 PM

Great info, so will worms live in a mix like mine?
25% Potting soil.
25% pete moss
25% Perlite.
15% Worm castings
5% Bone meal
5% Lime

Thanks

dvusjay · #36 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 04:17 PM

i have to say i bought a bag today 5.99

Mr.Moonbiscuit · #37 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 04:20 PM

three red wigglers and a night crawler per gallon for me, reds keep upper and middle layers healthy nightcrawler tends to stay deeper.

scott2547 · #38 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 06:57 PM

I use potting soil mixed with composted leaves, peat moss and mix in a 12oz cup of masonary sand to a 3 gallon container.

jangel · #39 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sabasi

LOL OK I won't put worms in my cups then! Whew! Don't need to find them in the mornings!!

Sab, you can never be sure where they will turn up (heeeehee) and they like the dark....can you imagine going to the lu at night and stepping on one?

LOL! Sorry...I think it is funny.

Lumix · #40 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 07:39 PM

so will worms live in a mix like mine?
25% Potting soil.
25% pete moss
25% Perlite.
15% Worm castings
5% Bone meal
5% Lime

Thanks