Espoma Organic Seed Starter Premium Potting Soil Mix
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About Espoma Organic Seed Starter Premium Potting Soil Mix
Overall Feedback:
71% positive
64% liked its excellent drainage properties, but 36% found it retained too much water
I suggest mixing in perlite or vermiculite to improve drainage as this soil retains too much water and can smother seedlings.
Watering is difficult because the soil is extremely dry and water beads up and slides off.
When I pour water on the soil, it takes over 3 minutes to soak in, indicating poor drainage of the soil.
65% appreciated its pleasant, earthy aroma, while 35% found it had an unpleasant odor
I found bright orange mold/fungus and several other fungus types in the seriously contaminated soil.
I suspect that there might be some harmful element in the soil affecting the plants.
I compared it with another well-known brand and found that it is not organic and filled with twigs, roots, bark, and who knows what else.
I have noticed that the soil mix has an unpleasant odor and forms algae and molds on the surface within a couple of days after sowing seeds.
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70% appreciated its optimal ph level, though 30% found it too acidic
I lost several seedling trays due to heavily contaminated soil with bright orange mold/fungus and several other fungus types.
69% praised for its high nutrient content, while 31% found it lacked essential minerals
The soil I used to start seeds was the worst I have ever experienced. Even with a light mist of water, it would melt away, leaving only white, crunchy styrofoam-like pieces.
65% liked its well-balanced soil structure, but 35% found it too sandy
When I used the soil to start seeds in some cells, it melted away leaving only white crunchy styrofoam like pieces even with a light mist of water.
Our seedling trays were affected by the contamination of bright orange mold/fungus and several other fungus types in the soil.
The soil feels almost silky and doesn't drain properly.
68% appreciated its ability to suppress weeds, although 32% found it didn't work as well as expected
I compared the Espoma seed starting mix with a well-known brand and found that it is organic and free from twigs, roots, bark, and other debris.
My plants didn't like the potting medium and many of them wilted and died.
The seed starter smothered the seedlings by retaining too much water.
