vivian wrote:
I've been told if I put a pinch of dry laundry detergent in a gallon
in water and then use that solution the very first time I water my
newly-transferred plants, the potting soil was absorb water better.

Is this true?

Will my plants be harmed in any way?


viv

If you mix your own potting soil according to my recipe, detergent or
soap are not necessary. See
http://www.rossde.com/garden/garden_potting_mix.html.

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David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean
Sunset Zone: 21 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean
influence (USDA 10a, very close to Sunset Zone 19)
Gardening pages at http://www.rossde.com/garden/