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Old 18-12-2006, 12:22 PM posted to aus.gardens
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Default potting mix frustration

In article ,
Linda H wrote:

To grow seeds you need a seed raising mix and not a potting mix. It
can be bought at garden centres in similar plastic bags but it's quite
different to potting mix.


Hi Farm1, I've got a lotta seeds I want to start (not now, next year)
and I'm wondering what is different in seed raising mix?


It is much finer in texture, so that the baby plants can push through it. I
suspect it probably holds water a bit better too.

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