Seed medium test

[Ken4230]

Originally Posted by RayR

I've been experimenting with DE for a few seasons, but never experimented with vermiculite much so it'll be interesting how this shakes out as far as root growth and overall seedling health in comparison.

I've used vermiculite with Jiffy Mix for several years. I don't have an exact ratio, a guess would be 2.5 to 1. When it looks and feels right, i sow the seeds in the mix. i have had really good luck with this mix.

I tried replacing part of the vermiculite with DE a couple of years ago and can't tell much difference. This year, i have a few plants in straight DE, some in 50/50 DE and Jiffy Mix and some in a 3 to 1 Jiffy/DE mix.

I am still using Jiffy/vermiculite mix for most of my plants, mainly because i like the look and feel of it. If the DE seedlings do well, i may try a combination of all three. I do use Ultrasorb in all my raised beds.

Ken