Flush perlite? Miracle Grow..

[chillok]

I'm switching to coco and may have to settle for Miracle Grow perlite which has a chemical nutrient charge. Think I can remove nutrients by flushing and letting dry before mixing?

 

[BobCajun]

I'm switching to coco and may have to settle for Miracle Grow perlite which has a chemical nutrient charge. Think I can remove nutrients by flushing and letting dry before mixing?

Maybe, but it seems to be in there pretty good. Took a couple months to get down to normal runoff ppm. I have the same problem, hard to find pure perlite but the "enriched" Miracle Grow stuff is widely available. I never tried soaking it though. Figured I might as well use the extra nutes. It comes out at about 2000 ppm though, which is on the high side.

 

[chillok]

Maybe, but it seems to be in there pretty good. Took a couple months to get down to normal runoff ppm. I have the same problem, hard to find pure perlite but the "enriched" Miracle Grow stuff is widely available. I never tried soaking it though. Figured I might as well use the extra nutes. It comes out at about 2000 ppm though, which is on the high side.

Good info thanks, yeah it's probably not easy to flush it from perlite. Not a big deal but I'd rather have pure. I just found a big bag no ferts, way too much but hey I'll be set. thanks..

 

[cat of curiosity]

Good info thanks, yeah it's probably not easy to flush it from perlite. Not a big deal but I'd rather have pure. I just found a big bag no ferts, way too much but hey I'll be set. thanks..

why don't you buy a 30lb bag of perlite? it has no nutes, and is about the size of a grown man.

why fuck with shit from lowes when you have amazon?

 

[cat of curiosity]

https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-GMPER100L-100-Liter-Coarse-Perlite/dp/B0055F49P2

you're welcome.

google bro, it is your friend.

 

[chillok]

https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-GMPER100L-100-Liter-Coarse-Perlite/dp/B0055F49P2

you're welcome.

google bro, it is your friend.

Needed local pick up for this Friday project but thanks

 

[Freddie Millergogo]

Needed local pick up for this Friday project but thanks

I thought I saw another brand of Perlite in Lowes once. Shultz? Better brand than Miracle Grow. Check your local gardening stores. Those old ladies there probably know more that some 20 year old stone millennial at the grow store.

 

[Freddie Millergogo]

https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-GMPER100L-100-Liter-Coarse-Perlite/dp/B0055F49P2

you're welcome.

google bro, it is your friend.

You mad bro or just the cat?

 

[cat of curiosity]

I thought I saw another brand of Perlite in Lowes once. Shultz? Better brand than Miracle Grow. Check your local gardening stores. Those old ladies there probably know more that some 20 year old stone millennial at the grow store.

never use chemical laced perlite.

the good shit is cheap and easy to get, but you might need to wait a WHOLE THREE DAYS to have it delivered. sucks, right?

 

[cat of curiosity]

You mad bro or just the cat?

cats are assholes. i think it's in the dictionary, but if not, it FUCKING SHOULD BE!!!

LOL, i jest.

not mad, just helping in my derogative kind of way... that just means i like you or something...

 

[chillok]

I thought I saw another brand of Perlite in Lowes once. Shultz? Better brand than Miracle Grow. Check your local gardening stores. Those old ladies there probably know more that some 20 year old stone millennial at the grow store.

Yep Home Depot has a Vigoro brand 2 cu ft bag in stock, that'll do

 

[cat of curiosity]

Yep Home Depot has a Vigoro brand 2 cu ft bag in stock, that'll do

and hurt your plants due to the solid nutrient film. it'll fuck your ph and hurt your harvest, but go for it! it's at home depot, and the home of pot must sell canna specific shit, right?

 

[loftygoals]

Look at local masonry suppliers. Perlite is used as loose fill for wall insulation.

 

[chillok]

and hurt your plants due to the solid nutrient film. it'll fuck your ph and hurt your harvest, but go for it! it's at home depot, and the home of pot must sell canna specific shit, right?

Just checked specs and MSDS sheet, no additives, OMRI listed.

 

[Freddie Millergogo]

Look at local masonry suppliers. Perlite is used as loose fill for wall insulation.

Also used for flooring insulation for condos when installing ceramic tile.

 

[cat of curiosity]

Also used for flooring insulation for condos when installing ceramic tile.

i'd go with pink panther. it's cheaper, and has a guarantee. perlite doesn't.