Seed Germination and Potting mix

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jibrankhan911
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Seed Germination and Potting mix

Post by jibrankhan911 »

I have ordered a lot of different vegetable and fruit seeds. Here the perfect see germination mix isn't available so what alternative can be used. Plus if some one can guide me to make a perfect potting mix as well. I am growing ; Peppers, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Raspberries, Asparagus. Would be Glad for suggestions
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Re: Seed Germination and Potting mix

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coco coir, peat moss, perlite and compost or good top soil mix them and use in containers
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Re: Seed Germination and Potting mix

Post by jawadhashim »

usasidd wrote:coco coir, peat moss, perlite and compost or good top soil mix them and use in containers
I live in karachi. Can you tell me from where I can get Cheap Peat Moss, Compost and Perlite?
I get to know only one shop in karachi Vitex Garden and they are selling 100gm of Perlite for Rs.500/- way too much
If you don't know any shop in karachi then I can get it from other city as well of they are cheap and worth to have it.

Thanks
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Re: Seed Germination and Potting mix

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You dont need perlite, peat moss for good seed germination mix...

Check this link: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=3469

This is in my experience the best seedling mix..
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Re: Seed Germination and Potting mix

Post by hnasir »

For starting seeds just mix 1/4 finely crumbled well rotted khaad/compost and 3/4 plain baalu mitti. Works well.
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