How To Use Perlite and Vermiculite In The Garden // Making Potting Soil From Compost pt.2

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Field Trippin'

Күн бұрын

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@libbyheeren Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a practical and no-nonsense video!

@fieldtrippin1 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for the kind words.

@Charlie-iw1xo 7 ай бұрын

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@fieldtrippin1 7 ай бұрын

Right on! It is absolutely my pleasure. Thanks for the support and kind words. Keep spreading the good vibes Charlie, the world needs more of that.

@VoidloniXaarii 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant experiment, thank you

@fieldtrippin1 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! My pleasure.

@atharva-upclosingnature2423 3 жыл бұрын

Ur videos are so great!!!😍

@fieldtrippin1 3 жыл бұрын

Truly encouraging of you! Thanks.

@ShootingStar_143 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here, well described, and thanks for showing it practically.

@fieldtrippin1 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

@tonystephengrayson Жыл бұрын

I usually use organic compost/peat moss/worm castings and perlite for my potting mix. I use Micorizal Fungi too. I wonder if I added a little vermiculite too whether that could improve my mix? Maybe not 50/50 but atleast 25% vermiculite

@fieldtrippin1 Жыл бұрын

Your ingredients are wonderful to use. The vermiculite will increase drainage the more you use it. How much you add is up to how much drainage/air the plants you are growing require. Happy gardening!

@kostastheo2043 2 ай бұрын

I still haven't cleared out the differences between vermiculite and zeolite... Any knowledge on these two? Can I use them on the same mix?

@fieldtrippin1 22 күн бұрын

I haven't used zeolite myself. To my understanding Zeolite helps retain nutrients in the soil, retains soil moisture, and loosens clay soil. Perlite helps the soil "breath" by allowing air and water to flow through.

@frankcarew239 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use 1/4 perlite in bottom of wicking pot ,and 1/2 potting mix and 1/4 vermiculite for celery seeds to grow. Or should i have vermiculite on bottom and perlite on top.Thanks

@fieldtrippin1 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer mixing them to find the correct balance. More Perlite = increased drainage and less water holding capacity. Keep your seeds moist when germinating but allow that water to drain, good luck.

@D.A.Hanks14 3 жыл бұрын

Good info on the difference between perlite and vermiculite, but raw wood - be it chips or sawdust - needs nitrogen to break down and will steal every bit available in your garden until it does, leaving your soil pretty much useless for a few years. I would avoid wood at all costs because of this.

@fieldtrippin1 3 жыл бұрын

This is not for garden soil, but for potting mix. I add nutrition as needed. Haven't noticed any Nitrogen deficiencies while using it so far. I agree though, I don't mix wood chips into my garden beds. Thanks and happy gardening to you.

@bolster101 2 ай бұрын

I have a question that seems to have a thousand answers, can you just use a 50/50 mix of perlite and vermiculite?

@fieldtrippin1 2 ай бұрын

I would use a mix like that for rooting cuttings and clones.

@bolster101 2 ай бұрын

@@fieldtrippin1 I agree, i just done some seedlings with that combo and felt it needed more so I've added a rich indoor potting mix to the combo and believe a 50/50 of just perlite and vermiculite are too course and baron beyond the seedling stage, future growth would seem slow without the added soil.