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Does vigoro garden soil have perlite in it?

We call the Vigoro grade ?horticultural? perlite. It is the screened grade most commonly used by horticulture professionals.

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Which perlite is best?

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Our Top Choice Espoma PR8 8-Quart Organic Perlite	Aerates soil and promotes root growth Helps loosen heavy soils Prevents compaction	Check on Amazon ?
Hoffman 16504 Horticultural Perlite, 18 Quarts	Lightweight soil conditioner Loosens clay soil Improves drainage and aeration	Check on Amazon ?

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Should I put perlite in my raised bed?

In raised beds or in-ground garden beds that have trouble with cakey clay soil, you can improve drainage by raking in a 2-inch layer of perlite into the top 6 to 12 inches of soil, at the same time you amend the soil with compost and other nutrients.

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Where do you get perlite?

You can get perlite in significant amounts and many varieties at Home Depot, Lowes, your local nurseries, any hydro shops. Or order online at Amazon, eBay. I often buy in bulk to save it for later uses since Perlite is an effective, safe growing medium that can last long

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Can you leave plants in perlite?

Can you grow plants in just perlite? Yes, you can use perlite as a soil-less medium ? it’s an alternative to leca.

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Can I use Styrofoam instead of perlite?

According to many experienced gardeners, Styrofoam can be used instead of perlite. However, it must be the correct kind of Styrofoam, and there are serious environmental considerations to take into account.

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Is perlite just Styrofoam?

Myth #2: Styrofoam Helps Keep Soil Loose and Aerated

The white, foam-like balls in your potting soil are there to help keep soil loose and aerated, but they are most commonly made from a naturally occurring volcanic glass known as perlite.

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Can you use rocks instead of perlite?

Yes! As mentioned above, many gardeners swear by using gravel or sand mixed in with their regular garden soil to improve drainage.

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Is perlite toxic to humans?

Is perlite organic or toxic? Because it comes from natural obsidian rocks from volcanic areas, perlite is organic. However, because of this nature too, perlite could become toxic for humans if it is ingested or when perlite dust is inhaled in excessive amounts.

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What is a cheaper alternative to perlite?

Parboiled rice husks or PBH rice hulls are a great option for replacing perlite in soil mixes. They’re also ideal if you’re looking for an organic, environmentally friendly alternative.

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What is a good substitute for perlite?

PBH rice hulls are proven alternative to perlite. In recent years, as greenhouse growers have embraced sustainability and looked for feasible ways to reduce production costs, the use of parboiled rice hulls in greenhouse growing media has become a popular substitute for perlite.

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>2:03Perlite is a lightweight, organic soil amendment that can be used to improve drainage and aeration in potting mixes.YouTube · The Home Depot · Mar 29, 2021
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