{"product_id":"seedling-propagation-mix-large-gallons-only-to-start","title":"Seedling \u0026 Propagation Mix (Large Gallons Only to Start)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur Seedling and Propagation Mix is perfect for seed starting or propagating a stem or leaf cutting. It is designed to be much finer and moisture retentive than our other mixes and is compatible with all plant types. The components in this mix provide seeds and seedlings with an ideal physical structure ensuring adequate water retention, ideal oxygen flow, as well as excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNote in the comparison image the material looks quite different when bagged dry vs. damp. We will try to dry most batches when we can so it keeps that more distinctive look, but if it all looks dark, rest assured it’s the same recipe and performs the exact same! It’s just bagged damp, right after mixing sometimes. 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur core chunky \u0026amp; gritty mixes are built for more robust root systems, but this mix is compatible with all plant types that might need to be started from seed\/cutting. Because it is more moisture retentive, you may see color variation bag-to-bag (we still mix and bag by hand!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT’S IN IT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCoconut Husks, Calcined Clay, Hardwood Biochar, Earthworm Castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e This mix also works well blended 50\/50 (or less) into any of our other mixes for a finer, more water retentive hybrid mix. This mix on its own isn't designed for adult plants to live in long-term.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs a pre-release exclusive, please also be aware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe are going to keep these discounted to solicit feedback from our community, like yourself! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe packed this baby with beneficial microbes, so you'll likely see a little bit of mycelium which will look like the beginning of mold in some cases. Definitely don't discard this \"white gold\" and just blend it all together if you see this and plant in the mix as-is! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe'd \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to hear via email, IG, or live chat what you think of the look, feel, and overall experience. Ultimately this should perform better side-by-side than any competitive seedling mix you have on hand!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe're starting with the Gallon (4 Quart) size, but are planning to introduce a 2 Quart smaller size before the end of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Happy (Baby) Plants!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravis \u0026amp; Leah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Sol Soils Team!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEEDLING TIPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLet me first say that seedlings are a really fun way to garden! It's not that complicated, and it is SO rewarding! Sometimes you'll run into issues you weren't expecting, so I'm dropping a few notables from my years of playing around with all sorts of soils, seed species, and growing setups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-Biodegradable seedling cells don’t typically degrade fast enough to keep them in the cells for transplanting, so still plan to remove the root ball and plant in your desired transplant location when ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-Biodegradable seedling cells usually grow mold on the underside with a rich, damp seedling environment, so don’t be alarmed when you see that (using any brand)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-Not all seeds in a seed packet will germinate, so add at least a few seeds to each cell. Germination rates get worse year after year, so if you have old seeds it may take more to get some good seedlings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-Using really small cells makes your life a little harder and might require transplanting before they're really ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-Without adequate air flow, seeds can suddenly get a disease that causes them to quickly wilt and die (Google: damping off).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-Cactus seedlings indoors can take a WILD amount of time to grow large enough to be ready for normal cactus soil and watering treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVarious plant types sprout differently:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast sprouting seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e: lettuce variations and most veggies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow sprouting seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e: many herbs like basil or cilantro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial wildflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e as an example usually also need some help like “cold stratification” where you have them in a damp paper towel in a sealed container or ziplock bag in the fridge to get them to sprout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: 0.5in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSome specific types of seeds need you to manually chip or break the outer-most shell to allow for growth to begin once planted (Lupine for example)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sol Soils","offers":[{"title":"2 Quarts","offer_id":45458769739833,"sku":"01-006-02","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Quarts (1 Gallon)","offer_id":45358804009017,"sku":"SR-368419","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4157\/3945\/files\/web-e4-Jerrod_Sumner_r1_04B_0848.jpg?v=1768421315","url":"https:\/\/amongferns.com\/products\/seedling-propagation-mix-large-gallons-only-to-start","provider":"Among Ferns \u0026 Ravens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}