DIY Seed Raising Mix
With just a few ingredients, you can make your own seed raising mix giving your plants the best start for growing into strong, healthy plants.
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Equipment
- Bucket with lid To soak coco coir in and to store excess in
- Sieve To remove lumps from compost
- Bucket, large container or newspaper To make your seedling mix in or on top of the newspaper
Ingredients
- 2 Parts Quality Compost
- 1 Part Vermiculite or Coarse Sand
- 2 Parts Coco Coir
- ½ Part Worm Castings Optional
Instructions
- Soak the coco coir to rehydrate.
- Sift the compost with the sieve.
- Place all ingredients in a large bucket or tub and combine. Fill your punnets or trays and with the mix and plant your seeds.
- Once they grown their true leaves, transplant seedlings into a suitable pot with potting mix or into your ready garden bed.
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Notes
- When making your own seed raising mix or when using commercially made mixes, always wear a mask to avoid inhaling any unwanted particles.
- Also, work outdoors in an open area to help minimise the risk of inhalation. Thoroughly wash hands after using any of these products.
- Wearing gloves is also a good option to help prevent exposure to any unwanted bacteria.