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If I start the plant indoors, is it fine to use only loam in the pot? Or should some fertilizer be introduced to the soil?

4/27/2023 2:20:30 PM

Elk County, PA

Are you asking if its OK to use your garden soil in a pot to start the plants?

I'm assuming that is the question.
I would not use soil from the garden, definitely a fan of Promix or whatever seed starter mix you prefer.
And after they emerge start with micro doses of liquid fertilizer (1/8th to 1/10th strength).

4/27/2023 7:17:29 PM

Colorado

Id also recommend a good potting soil instead of soil.I got away from soil years ago when corn seed maggots killed some of my young seedlings when they were in 2 gallon pots.Seedlings dont need much fertilizer if any.Theres a product called "green aminos" thats formulated for seedlings and young plants.You might try that and go 1/4 strength and see how your young plants look.

4/28/2023 1:13:25 AM

Syracuse, NY

I thought the same thing, BravoV2,
butt, ummm, maybe it is meant that he has plant(s) already and
wants to transplant them to larger pot(s)?;
' - is it fine to use only loam ((no ferts added)) in the pot? Or should some...'
In any event, I'd stick with SS Mix all the way right up through and including putting
them into the patch;
I kinda think that what's 'out there' will not function, as it has been, indoors or
out of its native environment, although actually SOIL, it might be just like anything
else 'out of its element'. The actual patch is 'The Big Time' to an AG.
If the plant is already in loam or patch soil,
I'd say to first water it or them with whatever the label says for any liquid
or water-soluble fertilizer, as it is now an outdoor plant in my opinion;
I am perhaps unpopular with my Miracle-Grow, but I love it!

If not, then BravoV2's/cojoe's caution is advisable if seeds are from day 0.
You may see in some diaries SS Mix that was used right up through that has a bit of a gap
between the patch surface and the SS Mix surface - nothing to worry about if kept
routinely watered, but there are examples in good diaries for you.

Sorry if I'm wrong about any/all of this - Good Luck! eric g

4/28/2023 4:15:09 AM

Bethlehem CT

I would Definitely use a soilless mix. Damping off is way more likely to occur with regular garden soil especially if it gets too wet.

4/28/2023 8:27:32 AM