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greenthumbomaha · November 23, 2018

I am looking for an alternative to perlite as an amendment for peat based soilless mixes. I try and wet it down and mix it in the garage to cut down on airborne particles in the house in the dead of winter but it still goes everywhere. For my taste, many bagged expensive soilless mixes don't have enough aeration, and I use to much of this stuff for comfort.

I was considering Growit, which my local hydro store used when I purchased a 4 inch starter plant. The only drawback I can envision is if the area got tilled, there would be clay shards in the soil. I don't know how much of a concern it would be with such a small amount of clay material. Any sage advice?

Also, I don't want to spend the month of January washing it and have no idea if it would stuff up the drain.

- Lisa

November 23, 2018	#1
greenthumbomaha Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha Zone 5 Posts: 2,514	GrowIt for aeration with Jiffy Mix or ProMix I am looking for an alternative to perlite as an amendment for peat based soilless mixes. I try and wet it down and mix it in the garage to cut down on airborne particles in the house in the dead of winter but it still goes everywhere. For my taste, many bagged expensive soilless mixes don't have enough aeration, and I use to much of this stuff for comfort. I was considering Growit, which my local hydro store used when I purchased a 4 inch starter plant. The only drawback I can envision is if the area got tilled, there would be clay shards in the soil. I don't know how much of a concern it would be with such a small amount of clay material. Any sage advice? Also, I don't want to spend the month of January washing it and have no idea if it would stuff up the drain. - Lisa