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Ricky Shaw · April 9, 2018

Outside that each aerate, vermiculite and perlite are used for nearly opposite effect. If you want the mix to retain more water, you add vermiculite. And to drain better, you add perlite.

April 9, 2018	#23
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	Outside that each aerate, vermiculite and perlite are used for nearly opposite effect. If you want the mix to retain more water, you add vermiculite. And to drain better, you add perlite.