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New Promix HP

Switcher56

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I used to be able to get BX and would do a 3:1:1 mix of promix:perlite:ewc.

Now I can only get HP in town and I stopped adding perlite. I currently do a 3-4:1 mix of promix:ewc.

That mix is only used for new clones. The rest of the plants get a 50-50 mix of new (hp/ewc) and re-used soil. Re-used soil is made by running rootballs from flowered plants through a 1/2 hardware cloth screen, some Plantone mixed in and let sit in a rubbermaid until use.

What is "EWC"?

I as well recycle my dirt as describes but I use a 3mm screen, that I had left over from Bonsai. The sieve set comprises 3 screens: 3mm; 5mm; and 8mm

@ 3mm, IMO/IME it keeps the undesirables out. Adding new perlite is relatively cheap :) I use this soil @10 to 15%. I recycle more soil than I actually use. For this reason I use it outdoors come spring. It saves me having to but peat to mix in with my black earth for moisture retention.
 

blynx

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I used to be able to get BX and would do a 3:1:1 mix of promix:perlite:ewc.

Now I can only get HP in town and I stopped adding perlite. I currently do a 3-4:1 mix of promix:ewc.

That mix is only used for new clones. The rest of the plants get a 50-50 mix of new (hp/ewc) and re-used soil. Re-used soil is made by running rootballs from flowered plants through a 1/2 hardware cloth screen, some Plantone mixed in and let sit in a rubbermaid until use.

What is "EWC"?

I as well recycle my dirt as describes but I use a 3mm screen, that I had left over from Bonsai. The sieve set comprises 3 screens: 3mm; 5mm; and 8mm

@ 3mm, IMO/IME it keeps the undesirables out. Adding new perlite is relatively cheap
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I use this soil @10 to 15%. I recycle more soil than I actually use> For this reason I use it outdoors come spring. It saves me having to but peat to mix in with my black earth for moisture retention.

EWC = earthworm castings
 
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