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Putrid smelling seed starting mix, can I still use it?
Comments (3)The smell is caused by bacteria growing in it, just like if you had a bucket of kitchen waste full of water. If it's worth it to try to keep it, spread it out fairly thinly on something that drains well. Vinyl window screening cut to fit the bottom of some flats comes to mind. And sit them out in the full sun until they're dry. If it's going to rain again, put them under shelter. You CAN put them in the oven, but the smell is worse than you can believe -- really bad! If it isn't crucial that you use this particular bag, just toss it into the garden like Calistoga suggested. If you have seeds that are very important to you, don't use this soil to start them. And keep your potting soil out of the rain. Sue...See MoreWhat soilless mix do you use for seeds
Comments (3)I normally use a mix of peat moss and perlite. I usually have pretty good luck but it does seem to dry out quickly. I'm trying Promix this year. I've never heard of Fafard. Where do you get it? Online? I've never seen it locally where I live. I just sowed my begonia seeds last week. I hope I'm not too late....See MoreWhat would you put in your ultimate seed starting soil mix?
Comments (11)You should be able to visit a nursery supply store and get what you need in various grades. In some cases garden centers/nurseries with great customer service will order some for you and pass on a modest charge. Works well if buying less than a pallet of each. Having said that I have never understood why mixes designated 'seed starting' use super fine particles. For my own seed starting I use the same thing I grow them out in which is a pine bark based mix. There is nothing fine about the particles and I have had no issues with the particle size being larger. This mix has no peat or vermiculite in it. Frankly, one doesn't even require a mix to germinate. Wrap a moist paper towel around the seeds, put in a plastic bag to conserve the moisture and the seeds will germinate. With the relatively coarse mix I use I have germinated very small seeds such as petunias with no issues. I mention that because I think some are concerned that seeds might fall 'between the crack' and go too deep. Haven't had that problem, but then again I bottom water....See Morehelp! what seed starting mix to use?
Comments (3)I use ProMix potting soil; sometimes I'll add a bit more perlite, but it isn't totally necessary. Other important considerations for a successful outcome would be growing your plants under growlights, avoiding the use of peat pots, and making sure you don't overwater. When they are far enough along, I give them a weak fertilizer solution too....See More- 3 years ago
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