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AaronT · 07-28-2008, 06:56 AM

Mold suggests to me that there are still organics in the soil. Ingg is right that it should feel sandy, not fibrous. Fibrous probably means there are lots of leaves and possible peat in the mixture. Try sifting it to see how it comes out.

07-28-2008, 06:56 AM	#26 (permalink)
AaronT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,424 iTrader Ratings: 137 iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 170478	Re: How-To: Mineralized Soil Substrate, by Aaron Talbot Mold suggests to me that there are still organics in the soil. Ingg is right that it should feel sandy, not fibrous. Fibrous probably means there are lots of leaves and possible peat in the mixture. Try sifting it to see how it comes out.