Growing mediums: Difference between revisions

=== Soil ===

The traditional growth medium. Easily available, the pH is mostly determined by the water applied. There is “living soil” and compost tea that are more complex, but this is the most simple growth medium, good for beginners.

 

=== Coco Coir ===

=== Perlite ===

Perlite is a derivative of volcanic glass that can be added to soil or coco coir to increase aeration, by keeping the soil less compact. It also holds a lot of moisture. Perlite should be wet before use as it can spread caustic dust [citation]

 

=== Mycorrhizal Fungi ===

Some fungi can live symbiotically with the plant's root system, they consume some glucose created by the plant while increasing nutrient uptake. Some soil mixes come with myco already added, you can buy it separately and combine with your medium, or it can be added to the medium in the hole where a plant will be transplanted.

 

== Others ==