#seedlings

faab64@diasp.org

Moving to nuclear option in fight against soil #gnats.

Need to make a few nursery pots and mixing compost with Coco peat , but put the mix in the microwave for 3-4 minutes at a time before mixing the #Perlite.

So sick of gnats eating the roots of my #seedlings and killing them, not to mention the annoying black "flies" buzzing around all the time and going for my nose when I'm in bed.

I'm also adding soapy water with #NeemOil mix to the soil before putting the seedlings in.

Not taking any chances, this is war....

#Gardening #BalconyGarden #ContainerGarden #France #Hydroponics #GrowOwnFood #Plants

faab64@diasp.org

3 different seedlings growing in different condition

All 3 were planted at the same time.

The one on the left was put in vermiculite substrate fed with heavily fertilized water.

The one in the middle, is in clay balls and same fertilizer mix.

The one on the right is in soil and not fed anything since the pot mix is 30% compost.

The difference is amazing.

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