Which soil is better for seedlings: purchased or home-grown - what should the soil be like?
27.12.2023 14:12
To grow strong and healthy seedlings, you need to follow quite a few rules.
One of the important conditions for growing a healthy plant is the correct selection of soil.
Summer residents use a variety of options, including compost, vermicompost, purchased soil, and so on.
Let's pay attention to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
What should seedlings be like?
The soil must meet the following requirements.
- Nutritiousness. The soil must contain the necessary nutrients and organic matter, microelements, etc.
- Water capacity. The soil should absorb and retain water well.
- Structure: The soil should be loose and light so that the plant roots receive sufficient air.
- Relative purity. The soil should not contain pathogenic microorganisms or unrotted plant residues.
- In addition, the presence of beneficial soil bacteria in the soil is desirable. Acidity should tend to neutral.
Previously, we wrote about how to help indoor plants survive wilting.
