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OVERWHELMED With Repotting And SOIL

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23-Jul-2007

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Originally Posted by SallyD

Soiless soil? Isn't that an oxymoron? What the heck is soilless soil? Or is that just a way of saying "soilless potting medium"? (I.E. hydroponics?)

Yes it is. However, I use the word soil because it is short and descriptive. I use no organic material in it.

Check out the link below to learn more about Boon Manakitivipart's soil mix and his explanation of why he is so bullish on it.

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