Since different crops have different needs, their soil requirements will also vary.
Take tomatoes, for example – they prefer heavy soils that are rich in minerals, while cucumbers prefer light and loose soils.
This fact should be taken into account when preparing soil for seedlings.
Experienced gardeners shared proportions for different crops – thanks to this knowledge, you will be able to create optimal soil mixtures.
For tomatoes, peppers and eggplants
If you plan to grow these crops through seedlings, mix 2 parts of turf, the same amount of humus and 1 part each of peat and sand.
This composition contains a sufficient amount of nutrients, and it also boasts good air permeability.
Cucumbers
Thinking about growing cucumber seedlings? Then prepare 1 part of turf soil, 1 part of sand and 2 parts of humus and peat.
As already mentioned, cucumbers will grow better in light and loose soil - this is exactly what you will be able to create if you adhere to the proportions indicated above.
Flowers
Finally, for flowers, the best option is a mixture of 2 parts peat, 1 part turf, 1 part humus and 1 part sand.
This soil mixture will provide flowering plants with the necessary amount of nutrients and water.
