Comments on: How to Use Perlite to Improve Soil and Boost Plant Growth

By: Kristi

Kristi — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:57:53 +0000

In reply to Brooke.

Same!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:57:21 +0000

Oh my goodness! This is the best, well-written and comprehensive information on using perlite to amend my clay soil. I will also be utilizing cover crops and compost.. Thank you!

By: Jonathan Cox

Jonathan Cox — Sun, 22 May 2022 17:17:10 +0000

organics break down in the soil…..over time this causes compaction in potting mixes = slumping…..this slumping robs the mix of its oxygen holding abilities,…..which is essential for the roots to breath…..its important to cover the drainage holed in pots so the mix doesnt wash out….that further causes the mix to sink in the pot…..I use gutter guard mesh to cover the holes………Dont put gravel /stones /bark at the bottom of the pot to improve drainage…..Thats a myth…….your mix needs to be uniform in its make up through out the mix…..by adding perlite ..its inorganic and doesnt break down and contains air pockets…so not only does it help with oxygenation of the roots….it prevent compaction of the media as the organics break down……it also helps keep the pot lighter via the mix as well….i use it for growing citrus/mangos and avos in pots …they all hate wet feet.

By: Jonathan Cox

Jonathan Cox — Sun, 22 May 2022 17:10:55 +0000

In reply to Brooke.

you should be adding compost and gypsum to your soil to help break up the clay first.

By: Max Payne

Max Payne — Tue, 03 May 2022 13:30:13 +0000

Sounds like Ficlaybea should go out to their garden get rid of the extra waste built up in their system