How To Mix Potting Soil – Recipes For Seedlings, Herbs, And Vegetables, And Cacti And Succulents

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How To Mix Potting Soil – Recipes For Seedlings, Herbs, And Vegetables, And Cacti And Succulents




Potting Soil for Seedlings

Seedlings like light, airy soil with good moisture retention. Nutrients are not as important for this early stage of plant growth. This soil mixture is for starting seeds before later repotting to richer soil.


Potting Soil for Flowers, Herbs, and Veggies

This mixture is great for most herbs and vegetables. Some flowers like acidic soil or require additional supplementation, but this mixture is a good starting base for any indoor or outdoor plant.

  • 2 parts coco coir or sphagnum peat moss
  • 1 part worm castings or compost
  • 1 part vermiculite
  • ½ part sand
  • organic fertilizer (the amount depends on which fertilizer you use — all organic fertilizers have thorough instructions on a by-volume basis)


Potting Soil for Cacti and Succulents

Cacti and succulents prefer well-drained, coarse soil. This blend is a good place to start for all desert plants.

  • 1 part coco coir or sphagnum peat moss
  • 1 part worm castings or compost
  • 1 part perlite or pumice
  • 1 part coarse sand
  • ½ part vermiculite





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