Espoma Organic Perlite is a lightweight volcanic granular material that helps improve heavy soils and potting mixes. Perlite naturally creates pore space in soils that allows air and water to penetrate and prevents soil compaction.
All natural, 100% pure Perlite with no additives.
For use on: For Seed Starting or blending a custom potting mix. Helps loosen heavy soils and prevents compaction.
How much to use:
- For Potting Soil: To improve heavy soil, mix one part soil to one part Perlite. To blend your own potting media, mix two parts Peat Moss with one part compost, and one part Perlite.
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For Seed Starting: Fill a shallow container with Peat Moss, or blend of 80% Peat and 20% Perlite.
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For Root Cuttings: Fill a flat or other clean container with Peat Moss, or a blend of 80% Peat and 20% Perlite, and wet the mix.
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For Bulb Storage: Pour dry Perlite over and around bulb. Do not water or compact.
