Hey so I recently bought myself some vermiculite as the local hydroponics shop recommended it while growing in Coco, they said perlite or vermiculite would be ideal however vermiculite would take the edge, do you have any opinions on this and if so what ratio should I use between Coco and vermiculite? Any help is much appreciated
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Current Grow: 1X Mimosa Evo - 1X BCN Critical XXL
Medium: Atami Coco substrate with 30% perlite mixed in 1 gallon fabric pots until 3 gallon transfer
Space: 3 foot X 3 foot X 6 foot lined in pandafilm
Lighting: Mars Hydro TSW2000 at 20 inches away using dimmer to control light output
Nutrients: Shogun A+B, Vitamax Calmag, Shogun pK 9/18, pH up & down
Average Room Temp: 22°C night - 25°C day --- 71.6°F night - 77°C day.
Average RH: 50% - 80% in seedling stage, 50% - 70% in vegative stage, 30% - 50% in Flower
Methods Used: TBD -
I was told when I started that vermiculite wouldn’t be a great choice since it holds water, I don’t know if there’s any difference in coco and soil in that respect I’m in soil, and that perlite would be a better choice. Hopefully someone that knows a hell of a lot more than me will chime in. -
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I've used it in my soil mix. It holds water it's not for drainage or air space in soil. You need perlite also.Smoke Ganja create Peace Respect Nature don't trash the Planet
Soil grower with coco/perlite mixed in
indoor/outdoor grower
1 36"x36"x66" tent- Viparspectra P2500
1 3x3x6 tent- used in late spring for seedlings both veggies & weed. I have 2 viparspectar 450r for that tent.
I use a t-5 & 54watt CFL for seedlings
Sometimes i use plastic sometimes i use fabric grow containers
Currently using fish/guano during veg growth & FF Grow Big 6-4-4 teens to bloom. Once i see pre-flower i switch to
Age Old Organics Bloom 5-10-5
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Coco + vermiculite will create a very heavy mix that will hold so much water the roots can't breathe.Comment
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Perlite also holds water (which is why it’s a great bed for growing mushrooms) but not as much as vermiculite. The key point is that, like everyone is saying, perlite is way way better for aeration.Comment
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