I like the pauses in your video; I’m retired and have all the time in the world to listen to your useful advice patiently. ❤ I cannot promise that for my daughter 😊
I really enjoy listening to your teaching videos. You pause often, which allows me to take as many notes as I can. I feel like I am in a classroom and you are the teacher. Thank you for all you do. My first time small backyard garden is coming along well. I have been able to apply all I’ve learned from you. May the Lord continue to bless you.
love it so much how you change where the camera is placed for perlite and vermiculite so you can look at us from their perspective whilst talking about them 🐿
You have a great teaching voice, well enunciated and do not speak too fast. The pauses, head nods and facial expressions add a nice character that makes it interesting. Your information is suitably well rounded. I subscribed as I look to further my gardening knowledge. I have 1.5 acres of clay and DG in an area where summer temps average 110 and water is expensive. Time to experiment!
Thanks. Welcome aboard. It sounds like you have a very challenging gardening experience ahead. Experimentation is a nice way to approach it because much of what is recommended in gardening videos and blogs won't work in an area like yours and you'll have to figure out what does. I try to give a balanced look at gardening and not present a one-size-fits-all approach. I hope you'll find my videos helpful. Enjoy gardening!
Cheers for this, I have been researching "how to create an organic garden" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Nonannah Hanulian Future - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my friend got great success with it.
Very very informative and I love the left or right Camera one camera two effect!!! The information for each one helped me a lot For understanding what each one does when I was always confused and again thank you very much
Hello Gardener Scott, I watched your tutorial because I have just purchased some mixed Cacti seeds. Now after your watching, I know that I need to purchase some Vermiculite. Thank you very much for your help :) John from Doncaster UK... :) I have liked and subscribed.. :)
I use both. Perlite is good for drainage, decreases compaction in soil, allows water to drain effectively and increase oxygen availability for roots. It is better for potted plants. I do add some vermiculite. Vermiculite is good for retaining water. It’s better for starting seeds.
Thanks for the explanation. I use only fine vermiculite in small seed cells to germinate tomato and pepper seeds. I like the way I can easily control the amount of moisture for the seedlings simply by observing the color of the vermiculite. Supplying water is a piece-of-cake ... I simply immerse the seedling trays in about an inch of water until the vermiculite turns a dark color. Cheers.
a popular hydroponic medium is 80% Perlite and 20% vermiculite. Plant roots love it when proper nutrients and feeding schedules are applied. It's ability to provide oxygen to roots is ideal for it's porosity and lack of compaction, along with it's moisture retention and neutral pH. I grew a very nice vegetable garden this year in 5 gallon buckets using 100% Perlite and daily feedings of nutrient solution by providing each bucket with a 2 inch reservoir in the bottom of the bucket. You do this by drilling a small hole in the bucket 2 inches from the bottom allowing each bucket to maintain a reservoir for the roots to grow into. The plants will drink from the reservoir all day and it's nearly impossible to over feed them as long as proper nutrient PPM's/EC is applied.
Answered my question without even asking you regarding vermiculite and perlite..very informative..just purchase a bag of vermiculite at home depot yesterday..i wish i saw ur video before i bought it. Oh well time to experiment.
Very good explanation differentiating between the two Gardener Scott! I've been using both vermiculite and smaller pumice to get the drainage and moisture retention balance.
Anybody else here trying to understand why coating your mycelium cakes in vermiculite and placing them on a bed of damp perlite will help them retain moisture during the mushroom fruiting stage!? Well now I know why! Thank Scott!!!
Sir I like the way you explain things👍 A day ago I was watching a video in which a gardener shows us an experiment with charcoal. He takes two soil mix one is with charcoal & other without charcoal. He treated both the plants equally in similar treatment. And eventually there was shocking result " soil mix (plant)without charcoal was performing better! So here I request you to clear the air about it by doing the similar comparison as we trust you most. (He did the comparison in indoor.)
Thanks! Biochar is typically used in gardens and is different from charcoal. Charcoal can have chemicals and residue that might be harmful, and biochar is is a more pure form of carbon. I discuss it and results I've had in this video: ruclips.net/video/LWg1fm6Ss1M/видео.html
I usually take Scott as the most reliable and relevant source of information on the subject of gardening. The only time I was not in full agreement was the discussion of how to deal with materials contaminated by the broadleaf herbicides containing aminopyralid. The reason is, I had first hand experience with disasters caused by them.
Vermiculite has a much higher cation exchange capacity (the ability to hold on to nutrients). I use both in my soil mixes to take advantage of their respective strengths, and mitigate their respective weaknesses.
am so glad i found this channel .. am planning to plant a vine that goes from the ground up to the roof of my house what mixes can i use and which type of vine is best suited for this application .. please be noted that i live in a place where tempertures can rise to 55C on summer days and to 0 on winter days . thanks Gardener Scott.
That's great information, I still have a question though...can I use either perlite or vermiculite in a soil I am making for container blueberries or is one much better than the other?
Back in the 70’s every store’s gardening section used to carry vermiculite; it was quite popular. But now it’s hard to find in Canada. Many sales staff in gardening sections didn’t even know what it is.
it helps me a lot , and it will be more helpful to have more information like this about pumice , and some tips about how to prepare soil for cactus and succulents ...thank you :) and love from INDIA .
Hi, I appreciate your information, in two days I learn a lot with You, I just have a question where I can buy the big bags of materials that You buy online. Thanks.
Hi Scott, another question. Following my friends advice who was a biologist, I used to bake the soil in an oven and cook it before using it for indoor plants. To kill any insects that might be difficult to control indoors, if any.
Thank you for the very well described product, My question is; I want to add Perlite to my citrus compost but I'm not sure if to just add it in the mix or place it at the bottom of the pot with clay pebbles? thanks
Uh oh, I thought they were the same! I used half and half vermiculite and potting soil to repot a prayer plant, and it doesn’t like to be too moist. I wonder if I should repot it now.
Hi, i am trying to grow microgreens at home like fenugreek, mustard . I have perlite, coco peat and vermiculite. What would be the ratio of these to create potting soil?
Hi @Gardener Scott, Your instructional videos are by far the best I've ever seen for any topic. Not just gardening. For my fall garden, I want to re-use my soil-less potting mix that I'm using for my summer vegetable garden. (your soil-less potting mix recipe). I used Perlite instead of Vermiculite. I wish I would have used Vermiculite for its superior water retention. I also used a single blend of commercial compost which I think was inadequate (I've gotten significantly better results in years past with higher quality compost). I want to re-use my soil for my fall garden and plant in a 4'x4'x12" raised bed (I have enough soil to fill the bed) using the Square Foot Gardening System. Should I also add Vermiculate to get better water retention? If so, how much? How much compost should I amend the soil with (a blend of 5 commercial composts as recommended by SFG). Thanks In Advance
Hi, Donny. Organic matter like compost is superior to vermiculite for water retention so you might consider adding more. Aim for compost about 25% of the total soil volume.
@@GardenerScott Thanks for the quick reply. I'm having a hard time finding good quality commercial compost. Once I solve this problem, I'll enjoy gardening a lot more. :) I want to make a 5 compost blend (like Mel recommended). I have these three. I guess they'd be good. 1. Worm Castings. 2. Scott's Humus and Manure. 3. Dr. Earth Organic 5 Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Fertilizer. What do you recommend? Either brand or industry specific.
I am attempting to grow a coffee shrub/tree in my coffee roastery. I've read articles mentioning to add both perlite vs vermiculite. But I'm still not sure which is best. They say coffee shrubs need great drainage for their taproot, but that they also need to remain very moist. So which of these is best to mix in the soil then?
Both will improve drainage, but the vermiculite will retain some moisture. I haven't grown coffee trees so I suggest you go with one of your sources who has had success with them.
I’m thinking of planting pelleted carrots in a container this year. Should I use perlite or vermiculite to aid in carrot formation.my soil is bagged Nature’s Care amended with peat moss and Black Kow. Thank you in advance
Very well explained. Thank you for posting this video. Am I correct if I say that the properties of vermiculite is similar to that of Coco peat? So would a mixture of perlite and vermiculite be similar to a mixture of perlite and coco peat ?
Coco peat holds much more water than vermiculite and does not drain as well. A mixture of perlite and vermiculite would drain very well, but only hold a small amount of moisture.
Hello Gardener Scott. I’m getting ready to fill my beds for planting. I’m using top soil, Pete moss, and compost. What would you recommend on the mix of these? I was thinking the top soil being in the bottom with the Pete and compost being a mixture at the top. Should I also add perlite or vermiculite as well? If so, at what mix? You are so helpful and I know all of us appreciate your taking the time to make us better gardeners.
I don't typically use either in my outdoor beds, just for potting mixes. I prefer compost in the outdoor beds with some peat for extra water retention.
What many gardeners are learning is that there is a big difference between fine and coarse vermiculite. Fine vermiculite is good for seed starting mixes because it holds water much better. Coarse vermiculite is excellent for potting mixes for growing or adult plants. It doesn't hold as much water, and the larger particles leave more air spaces between the granules, resulting in better drainage. I find the question most asked on web searches for vermiculite is: Is it coarse or fine? The most common complaint is: It's too fine. One of the great unsung quests for the indoor gardeners is to find a dependable source of coarse vermiculite.
I have know of these products for years and could always tell them apart by the appearance, now I am better educated about them, thank you so much. I am going to be rooting some cuttings, many "experts" recommend perlite, however, based on what I have learned from you, the water holding capacity of Vermiculite seems to make it a better choice, what are your thoughts
Mark, vermiculite can be a good choice for cuttings. Be sure to water it until moist before inserting cuttings. Because it has no nutrients, they'll need to be transplanted as soon as they begin to root. I think perlite is often recommended because it is more available and it does do well for rooting, but because it dries out so quickly it requires more attention and effort to keep hydrated, including keeping a pool of water at the bottom of your container.
@@GardenerScott Thank you for the thoughtful response, I am going to use Perlite because it is slightly more forgiving if I neglect to moisten the media
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Its been two years since this video came out and he is still awnsering questions, respect.
He will be relevant centuries after all of us.
Very true, good man !
It's been 4 years now 🎉
He isn't just in it for the $$$$ like so many are.
The Mister Rogers of gardening tutorial. Love this guy!
I like the pauses in your video; I’m retired and have all the time in the world to listen to your useful advice patiently. ❤
I cannot promise that for my daughter 😊
I really enjoy listening to your teaching videos. You pause often, which allows me to take as many notes as I can. I feel like I am in a classroom and you are the teacher. Thank you for all you do. My first time small backyard garden is coming along well. I have been able to apply all I’ve learned from you. May the Lord continue to bless you.
Gardner Scott, your diction is so excellent. I am an ESOL teacher, and I could use your videos for listening practice for intermediate students.
Thank you. I have many non-English speaking viewers and I try to make my videos suitable for them.
love it so much how you change where the camera is placed for perlite and vermiculite so you can look at us from their perspective whilst talking about them 🐿
Me too
You have a great teaching voice, well enunciated and do not speak too fast. The pauses, head nods and facial expressions add a nice character that makes it interesting. Your information is suitably well rounded. I subscribed as I look to further my gardening knowledge. I have 1.5 acres of clay and DG in an area where summer temps average 110 and water is expensive. Time to experiment!
Thanks. Welcome aboard. It sounds like you have a very challenging gardening experience ahead. Experimentation is a nice way to approach it because much of what is recommended in gardening videos and blogs won't work in an area like yours and you'll have to figure out what does. I try to give a balanced look at gardening and not present a one-size-fits-all approach. I hope you'll find my videos helpful. Enjoy gardening!
Cheers for this, I have been researching "how to create an organic garden" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Nonannah Hanulian Future - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my friend got great success with it.
I enjoyed his good speaking skills also. 👏💐
Very very informative and I love the left or right Camera one camera two effect!!! The information for each one helped me a lot For understanding what each one does when I was always confused and again thank you very much
Thanks, for the nice comment. I enjoyed the left/right camera; it helped me remember which info was which too. :)
really nice videos ! you got 80s 90s vibe you do it simple and easy to understand. no funny memes jokes or whatever.. follower !
Very informative. I appreciate videos like these for being short and to the point. Thank you!
Clear, concise to the point. Just what I needed. Thanks for posting.
Very good video and what i love mostly is short video! Not necessary to make a video-10 minute! Thanks for this video!
Hello Gardener Scott, I watched your tutorial because I have just purchased some mixed Cacti seeds. Now after your watching, I know that I need to purchase some Vermiculite. Thank you very much for your help :)
John from Doncaster UK... :) I have liked and subscribed.. :)
I use both. Perlite is good for drainage, decreases compaction in soil, allows water to drain effectively and increase oxygen availability for roots. It is better for potted plants. I do add some vermiculite.
Vermiculite is good for retaining water. It’s better for starting seeds.
Very helpful!
The way you talk reminds me of Commander Data from Star Trek.
Thats funny
Thank you, very clear and concise and now I understand a little bit better the differences, similarities and uses.
Finally, a good teacher, thank you.
Straight to the point and is very easy to understand for a newbie gardener like myself, thank you !
Thanks for the explanation. I use only fine vermiculite in small seed cells to germinate tomato and pepper seeds. I like the way I can easily control the amount of moisture for the seedlings simply by observing the color of the vermiculite. Supplying water is a piece-of-cake ... I simply immerse the seedling trays in about an inch of water until the vermiculite turns a dark color.
Cheers.
Great tip!
I appreciated learning the difference, I wasn’t sure which to put in my dwarf plum tree compost.
Simple, brief and very clear..
Well done Sir
Very well done Sir I finally understand the difference between the two now thank you for Garnding and House plants !! 🙏
The benefit of vermiculite as a phyllosilicate is its high cation exchange capability, meaning it can store nutrients.
a popular hydroponic medium is 80% Perlite and 20% vermiculite. Plant roots love it when proper nutrients and feeding schedules are applied. It's ability to provide oxygen to roots is ideal for it's porosity and lack of compaction, along with it's moisture retention and neutral pH. I grew a very nice vegetable garden this year in 5 gallon buckets using 100% Perlite and daily feedings of nutrient solution by providing each bucket with a 2 inch reservoir in the bottom of the bucket. You do this by drilling a small hole in the bucket 2 inches from the bottom allowing each bucket to maintain a reservoir for the roots to grow into. The plants will drink from the reservoir all day and it's nearly impossible to over feed them as long as proper nutrient PPM's/EC is applied.
Answered my question without even asking you regarding vermiculite and perlite..very informative..just purchase a bag of vermiculite at home depot yesterday..i wish i saw ur video before i bought it. Oh well time to experiment.
Great video! Very informative! Keep growing and all the best!
Very good explanation differentiating between the two Gardener Scott! I've been using both vermiculite and smaller pumice to get the drainage and moisture retention balance.
Clear, concise, to the point. Thank you.
Your video appears to me suddenly, I watched it till its end, it was really very useful
I also like the way you present your video
Anybody else here trying to understand why coating your mycelium cakes in vermiculite and placing them on a bed of damp perlite will help them retain moisture during the mushroom fruiting stage!? Well now I know why! Thank Scott!!!
Wht u use? Perlite or vermiculite?
Lov3 how the camera has it angles love this video very informative and cool
Finally, I understand the uses for each !!
Sir I like the way you explain things👍
A day ago I was watching a video in which a gardener shows us an experiment with charcoal. He takes two soil mix one is with charcoal & other without charcoal. He treated both the plants equally in similar treatment. And eventually there was shocking result " soil mix (plant)without charcoal was performing better! So here I request you to clear the air about it by doing the similar comparison as we trust you most. (He did the comparison in indoor.)
Thanks! Biochar is typically used in gardens and is different from charcoal. Charcoal can have chemicals and residue that might be harmful, and biochar is is a more pure form of carbon. I discuss it and results I've had in this video: ruclips.net/video/LWg1fm6Ss1M/видео.html
Great comparisons as usual , tanks Scott 👍🏼
Legend! Thanks Gardener Scott 👍
I usually take Scott as the most reliable and relevant source of information on the subject of gardening. The only time I was not in full agreement was the discussion of how to deal with materials contaminated by the broadleaf herbicides containing aminopyralid. The reason is, I had first hand experience with disasters caused by them.
Thank you so much for these explanations. Now subscribing. I am terrible at starting seeds but learning.
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
That was really helpful and a super explanation!! Thanks!
Thank you Scott!!
Thanks, I'm going with both for my potted garden...but only vermiculite for my seedlings than both once transferred to 10 gallon pots
Sounds like a good plan.
I used to mix the two in my soil (little bit of sand also) my gardens needed less water and grew amazingly tall and full.
love the camera angles
could listen to your voice all day!
Thank you very much!
I really needed this information today!!!
Vermiculite has a much higher cation exchange capacity (the ability to hold on to nutrients). I use both in my soil mixes to take advantage of their respective strengths, and mitigate their respective weaknesses.
I thought about doing this but wasnt aure if it was okay! Thank you for suggesting and confirming!
Thanks for this useful reminder. I always add to a soil based mix
am so glad i found this channel .. am planning to plant a vine that goes from the ground up to the roof of my house what mixes can i use and which type of vine is best suited for this application .. please be noted that i live in a place where tempertures can rise to 55C on summer days and to 0 on winter days . thanks Gardener Scott.
It depends on your climate and the plant's nutrient needs. Check with local nurseries and garden centers for recommendations.
Good explanation of differences.
Very educational! Thank you for the easy-to-understand instruction. I learned something today and now I'm a new subscriber!
Thanks, Brenda. Welcome to the channel!
Play at 1.5 speed and you're good. Very informative.
Thanks.
@@GardenerScottI played at .75x To even it out 😂. Keep on keeping on man.
That's great information, I still have a question though...can I use either perlite or vermiculite in a soil I am making for container blueberries or is one much better than the other?
Thank you very much for your explanation. It helps me a lot.
Thanks for keeping it simple and to the point.
Excellent! Short and to the point! Thanks.
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Fantastic easy to understand thanks.
One day i will get this man to read me a bedtime story
Back in the 70’s every store’s gardening section used to carry vermiculite; it was quite popular. But now it’s hard to find in Canada.
Many sales staff in gardening sections didn’t even know what it is.
Thanks for this wonderful video.
Very informative and to the point thanks
This was very informative. Thank you.
Thank you. You're welcome.
Bob Ross on gardening
"Lets make some happy gardens over here. Just happy gardens" 🖤
Dude....for real.
That’s exactly what I was thinking!!!!
it helps me a lot , and it will be more helpful to have more information like this about pumice , and some tips about how to prepare soil for cactus and succulents ...thank you :) and love from INDIA .
Thank you for the information. It is so easy to understand
You're welcome. Thanks.
Now I understand------ thank you. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Wow thanks a lot for giving a very informative video.
Hi, I appreciate your information, in two days I learn a lot with You, I just have a question where I can buy the big bags of materials that You buy online. Thanks.
I buy mine at greenhousemegastore.com
Love the video. What’d you recommend for snake plants?
Thanks. Either should work fine. Vermiculite might give you a little more time between waterings.
@@GardenerScott Thanks! What soil to perlite/vermiculite ratio would you recommend?
Thanks Gardener Scott. I was for a recommendation ....
I always add some vermiculite for its silica content.
Hi Scott, another question. Following my friends advice who was a biologist, I used to bake the soil in an oven and cook it before using it for indoor plants. To kill any insects that might be difficult to control indoors, if any.
When using outside soil for indoor use, it is a good idea to sterilize it. Baking is one option. Steam, boiling water, and the sun are others.
Thank you for the very well described product, My question is; I want to add Perlite to my citrus compost but I'm not sure if to just add it in the mix or place it at the bottom of the pot with clay pebbles? thanks
For overall drainage improvement, mixing it is better.
@@GardenerScott thank you!!!
Very informative. Thank you.
Great video sir 😊
Very helpful thanks
Uh oh, I thought they were the same! I used half and half vermiculite and potting soil to repot a prayer plant, and it doesn’t like to be too moist. I wonder if I should repot it now.
Half and half is not a bad thing. I do that a lot.
Hi, i am trying to grow microgreens at home like fenugreek, mustard . I have perlite, coco peat and vermiculite. What would be the ratio of these to create potting soil?
Great video👍Do you have any recommendations on ways to reduce moisture in North Carolina clay soil ?
Thanks. Adding organic matter will help moderate moisture levels.
Hi @Gardener Scott,
Your instructional videos are by far the best I've ever seen for any topic. Not just gardening.
For my fall garden, I want to re-use my soil-less potting mix that I'm using for my summer vegetable garden. (your soil-less potting mix recipe).
I used Perlite instead of Vermiculite. I wish I would have used Vermiculite for its superior water retention.
I also used a single blend of commercial compost which I think was inadequate (I've gotten significantly better results in years past with higher quality compost).
I want to re-use my soil for my fall garden and plant in a 4'x4'x12" raised bed (I have enough soil to fill the bed) using the Square Foot Gardening System.
Should I also add Vermiculate to get better water retention? If so, how much?
How much compost should I amend the soil with (a blend of 5 commercial composts as recommended by SFG).
Thanks In Advance
Hi, Donny. Organic matter like compost is superior to vermiculite for water retention so you might consider adding more. Aim for compost about 25% of the total soil volume.
@@GardenerScott Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm having a hard time finding good quality commercial compost. Once I solve this problem, I'll enjoy gardening a lot more. :)
I want to make a 5 compost blend (like Mel recommended). I have these three. I guess they'd be good.
1. Worm Castings.
2. Scott's Humus and Manure.
3. Dr. Earth Organic 5 Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Fertilizer.
What do you recommend? Either brand or industry specific.
Donny, I don't have any specific recommendations. Most of the commercial mixes are similar.
Do you have planting in a pot for herbs, cucumber & vegetable Videos? Like the way you explain nicely and slowly also displaying Quantity
I have some container videos and will have one for cucumbers and vegetables soon. Thanks.
Was that "Double Dook Smashers 7" I saw on those VHS tapes in the background? Not judging your taste, it's a classic.
Thank you for your videos! I noticed the vermiculite you show doesn't say organic. Do I need to get organic vermiculite?
It doesn't have to be organic but that is an option.
Thanks 🙏🏻
For growing marigold , can perlite with cocopeat and vermicompost is a good soil mixture
That should be fine. Depending on how long they'll be in pots you may want extra nutrients from compost or fertilizer.
I am attempting to grow a coffee shrub/tree in my coffee roastery. I've read articles mentioning to add both perlite vs vermiculite. But I'm still not sure which is best. They say coffee shrubs need great drainage for their taproot, but that they also need to remain very moist. So which of these is best to mix in the soil then?
Both will improve drainage, but the vermiculite will retain some moisture. I haven't grown coffee trees so I suggest you go with one of your sources who has had success with them.
Thanks Sir
Okay, which is better for growing potatoes in dense soil?
I think using organic matter, like compost, is better.
Great video very informative.. I was just wondering if perlite or vermiculite would be good for my tomato and chilli plants in my greenhouse? 💚
It might be. It is often part of potting soil mixes.
I’m thinking of planting pelleted carrots in a container this year. Should I use perlite or vermiculite to aid in carrot formation.my soil is bagged Nature’s Care amended with peat moss and Black Kow. Thank you in advance
Any results from your carrots?
Thank you for posting the video 👍 🍺
how can they be interchangeable if they do the opposite thing? or am I missing somethung?
Their primary similarity is as a lightweight amendment for improved drainage. In that way they're interchangeable.
MMMM tasty glass popcorn. with butter and salt?
Very well explained. Thank you for posting this video. Am I correct if I say that the properties of vermiculite is similar to that of Coco peat? So would a mixture of perlite and vermiculite be similar to a mixture of perlite and coco peat ?
Coco peat holds much more water than vermiculite and does not drain as well. A mixture of perlite and vermiculite would drain very well, but only hold a small amount of moisture.
I just found out perlite is used as cat litter and we had it once! Had some spill in our yard and it turned into mush
Wow thanx
Hello Gardener Scott. I’m getting ready to fill my beds for planting. I’m using top soil, Pete moss, and compost. What would you recommend on the mix of these? I was thinking the top soil being in the bottom with the Pete and compost being a mixture at the top. Should I also add perlite or vermiculite as well? If so, at what mix? You are so helpful and I know all of us appreciate your taking the time to make us better gardeners.
I don't typically use either in my outdoor beds, just for potting mixes. I prefer compost in the outdoor beds with some peat for extra water retention.
Does vermiculite need to be heated to benefit the plant?
No, it maintains whatever the temperature of the soil mix is.
hey scott , great info , ty ... which would you recommend to mix with pro-mix hp and wich would you recommend with coco coir , tyia
Either would be fine. I prefer perlite for seed starting and vermiculite for potting soil.
I can’t seem to find either of the two products in bulk.. I’ve looked on Amazon as well.
They are occasionally sold in plant nurseries. I get mine at greenhouse supply sites like greenhousemegastore.com
@@GardenerScott thank you!
What many gardeners are learning is that there is a big difference between fine and coarse vermiculite. Fine vermiculite is good for seed starting mixes because it holds water much better.
Coarse vermiculite is excellent for potting mixes for growing or adult plants. It doesn't hold as much water, and the larger particles leave more air spaces between the granules, resulting in better drainage. I find the question most asked on web searches for vermiculite is: Is it coarse or fine? The most common complaint is: It's too fine. One of the great unsung quests for the indoor gardeners is to find a dependable source of coarse vermiculite.
Thanks for the info.
I have know of these products for years and could always tell them apart by the appearance, now I am better educated about them, thank you so much. I am going to be rooting some cuttings, many "experts" recommend perlite, however, based on what I have learned from you, the water holding capacity of Vermiculite seems to make it a better choice, what are your thoughts
Mark, vermiculite can be a good choice for cuttings. Be sure to water it until moist before inserting cuttings. Because it has no nutrients, they'll need to be transplanted as soon as they begin to root. I think perlite is often recommended because it is more available and it does do well for rooting, but because it dries out so quickly it requires more attention and effort to keep hydrated, including keeping a pool of water at the bottom of your container.
@@GardenerScott Thank you for the thoughtful response, I am going to use Perlite because it is slightly more forgiving if I neglect to moisten the media
Very decent information. Thanks!
You're welcome.