Why potting mix and not potting soil?
A good potting compost mix includes soil conditioners to provide the plant with nutrients and support adequate drainage and proper aeration needed for container gardening. Most potting mixes contain a combination of peat and vermiculite or perlite. It is advised to add perlite to the potting mix because it is important that the mix promotes good capillary action and not all commercial potting soils are free-draining enough. It’s quite easy to add perlite, I like to use a ratio of 3 to 1 – 3 scoops of potting mix to 1 scoop of perlite. Mix it up well and then use it to plant with. The composition of a potting mix is a leading consideration with respect to the needs of a plant and its specific unique growing conditions.
