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Hello there outdoor people. =) My you all have so much nicer tans then us hydro guys! I am about to start a little outdoor adventure and I am limited to once a week watering. I dont want to do any sort of drip system or wick or anything like that. Would it be a good idea to use more vermiculite in my soil mix to retain water? I am going to use FF seaforest soil mix. Do I need perlite and vermiculite? You see where Im going with this. I await your wisdom. thank you
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06-04-2007, 06:07 AM
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My outdoor soil recipe is there........ She's hard to beat!
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06-04-2007, 06:32 AM
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06-04-2007, 12:21 PM
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| I've used water crystals in my garden in the past. Now I'd say use a lot of peat, it hangs onto water. In the ground or in pots? Peace- OD 
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06-05-2007, 05:28 AM
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| Im not really an outdoors grower but I have played in my share of dirt. I noticed that vermiculite has some incredible water holding capabilities. when used around 20% or higher. I used 30% in my container mix and was holding too much water. (even using H2O2, they eventually drown)  Sorry for all the rambling but yeah, vermiculite might be something worth mixing in. Should lesson a few trips to the grow. Just my  ChiaScrOG 
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06-05-2007, 07:28 PM
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| Thanks everyone. I might have to order some of those chrystals. Maybe 10% vermiculite and suppliment with chrystals...
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