soil help for a newbie

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usualsuspect609

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I just purchased some Scotts potting soil (i know it wasnt my best choice, but it was either that or MG). I cut the soi with about 30-40% perlite so I'm hoping everything should be fine. My question is if I germinate my seeds in a paper towel, wll I be alright to transfer the seedling to the Scotts soil right away or do I need to start the seedlings in some other medium?
 
Doctor Cannabis

Doctor Cannabis

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Good going not choosing MG. Also, perfect soil/perlite ratio.

You can plant sprouted seeds in soil with absolutely no problem. Make a 1cm hole by sticking your finger in the soil. Place the seed with the tap root pointing down. Cover with dirt without pressing it on the seed.
 
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usualsuspect609

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Doctor Cannabis said:
Good going not choosing MG. Also, perfect soil/perlite ratio.

You can plant sprouted seeds in soil with absolutely no problem. Make a 1cm hole by sticking your finger in the soil. Place the seed with the tap root pointing down. Cover with dirt without pressing it on the seed.
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Thanks for the replies. You dont think I will have any nute burn or problems starting the seeds in the soil? The soil says it feeds for 4 months and contains 0.07%-0.01%-0.03%
 
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usualsuspect609

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Picasso345 said:
Scotts is Miracle Grow and Miracle Grow is Scotts you knuckleheads, lol. You can make that soil work, but just know what you are dealing with.

http://www.scotts.com/smg/
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Yes your right they are the same company but the fertilizer percentages are differnnt in the scotts potting soil and MG potting soil. Scotts contain .07-.01-.03 while MG potting soil contains .21-.07-.14. So as you can see, the scotts soil contains far lower percentages than the MG mix.
 
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Doctor Cannabis

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usualsuspect609 said:
Yes your right they are the same company but the fertilizer percentages are differnnt in the scotts potting soil and MG potting soil. Scotts contain .07-.01-.03 while MG potting soil contains .21-.07-.14. So as you can see, the scotts soil contains far lower percentages than the MG mix.
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Well aware of this. Also, usualsuspect, those nute % are ok, as long as you don't overwater, as llLOU said.
 
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