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TYPES OF GROWING MEDIA

A basic guide to the different types of growing media, soil amendments, and fertilisers!

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Off the shelf mixtures. Complete; organic versions available; immediately usable

POTTING MIX

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SOIL AMENDMENT. Improves soil texture, CEC, field capacity

PEAT

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SOIL AMENDMENT. Like sand, but more lightweight; long-lasting; improves soil texture, porosity, field capacity, CEC; sterile, weed-free; insect-free; disease-free; slighlty alkaline

VERMICULITE

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Fertilisers that releases nutrients immediately. 

INORGANIC

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Fertiliser that releases nutrients gradually over time, reducing risk of fertiliser burn. 

SLOW RELEASE

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SOIL AMENDMENT. Component of ASM; cheap; readily available; organic version available; sterile; improves soil texture, CEC, drainage, field capacity, porosity; can be used as a mulch

COMPOST

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SOIL AMENDMENT. Like sand, but more lightweight; long-lasting; improves soil texture, porosity, drainage, field capacity; sterile, weed-free, insect-free; disease-free; neutral pH; can be used for rooting cuttings

PERLITE

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In powder form or liquid form. Helps the young seedlings or cuttings to root. 

ROOTING HORMONE

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Fertilizers derived from animal matter, animal excreta, human excreta, and vegetable matter. 

ORGANIC PELLETS

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A hydroponics system grows vegetables in nutrient-enriched water. There are various mini models suitable for indoor farming and along corridors!

HYDROPONICS

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