soil

ghutch0203 · #1 06-13-2010, 12:43 AM

Has anyone tried this soil? Im trying to read about and dont sound bad but cant really find reviews. HerpSupplies.com - Happy Frog Soil - Happy frog Soil - Fox Farm* Perfect for Planted Terraiums. FoxFarm's Happ...

Grimm · #2 06-13-2010, 01:48 AM

I looked throught the indredients and it seems to be a good product. I have read that bat droppings and earthworm castings are great for plant growth.

I was also reading today on substrate types and what works best. A substrate like this with a high percentage of peat moss will compact and degrade slightly faster then others. If you are worried about long term degradation, the addition of coir and bentonite to this substrate would help balance things out.

ghutch0203 · #3 06-13-2010, 02:03 AM

Good point! At what ratio are you thinking of adding the coir and bentonite?

Grimm · #4 06-13-2010, 02:28 AM

Id add the coir until there are a few bits every square inch or so, just use your judgement.

As for the bentonite, Id say 15-25% concidering all the other stuff added into the substrate.

Take a look though this thread, I havent even gotten 1/4 through it yet and Ive learnt sooo much.
http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/gen...te-thread.html