So far … a follow-up on Back to the Roots, No Peat/Peat Free, Potting Soil.
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- seems to provide balanced nutrition. That is observed by the variety of seeds started and that they all appear healthy.
- seems to be non-compacting and breathe well. This is evidenced by plants that quickly put down vigorous root systems able to do so; to the point where they are already coming out the bottom of a couple of seed snails.
One advisory note: This potting soil absorbs water slowly; i.e. water runs out the bottom and pools. That is likely due to the variety of plant biomass used instead of peat, which is sponge-like. The key is to give the water time to be absorbed, which can take over an hour. However, it seems that, with patience while also not leaving the plant drowning for a day, this potting soil absorbs well and plants are satisfied. Slow absorption might also indicate that the soil medium dries out less quickly than peat; but, my plants are not big enough yet to make that assessment.
Addendum: The two freshly potted geraniums are very happy. For them, too, water has to pool in their dishes in order to be properly absorbed.
Happy growing!
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