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vermiculite or perlite?

Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:06 pm
by Sussexfleur
hi,
Can anyone tell me the difference between vermiculite and perlite and do they have a preference?
thanks
Cathy

Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:42 pm
by oldherbaceous
Good afternoon Susexfleur, i always use fine grade vermiculite for just covering seed sown on compost, and i use perlite for mixing in with compost to make it more free draining.
There are a lot more technical variations, but i shall leave that for someone with a more technical mind to explain. :wink: