Would this soil suit seedlings germination?

bl89

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I found a soil compound with the following specs -

Raw material: Brown Sphagnum peat H 2 – 4, von Post
Screening: 0 – 6 mm
Addition: 0,6 kg N-P2O5-K2O 14-16-18 + TE
Dolomite limestone
pH: 5,5 (Press water) & 5,6 (1+5)
EC: 1,8 mS/cm (Press water) & 25 (1+5) mS/m

I did some research and saw that the recommended PH levels are between 5.5 to 6.5. other than that, how is this soil?
would it be suitable for the early stage of the seed germination? I thought of asking you guys, figuring out some will probably know if this soil's specifications would be suitable.

P.S -

I also read recommendations in some older posts, recommending Promix Organic and other products. the supply here is quite limited, and searching according to the soil's criteria & specifications - so I'd appreciate comments on the one noted above...

Thanks a lot everyone, this forum contains wonderful information! wishing I'd hear from you guys soon :thumb:
 
Hello there mate :) :welcome:
I think that the soil maybe a bit you rich for babies and will cause all kind of difficulties for you.

The EC should be very low for seedlings around 1.2-1.4

Then 1.4-1.6 for larger plants in veg, rooted clones and mothers.

Beginning of flowering 1.6, middle of flowering 1.7-1.8

Last weeks of flowering:

Sativa hybrids will usually be fine with EC 1.8 -1.9

Indicas up to EC 2.0 - 2.2

Also as you say the ph of the soil should be 6-6.5. You could mix it with another soil with no nutrient content to try and dilute it but if I were you I would go for something different. Specialist seedling compost is better and you can pick it up pretty cheap from most gardening shops.
I hope this is helpful mate :) :Namaste:
 
SEEDLING SOIL MIX
sifted soil - no bulk mass
mycorrhizae, rock phosphate, gypsum, Super Fine Vermiculite
watered with BioAg Ful-Power (Fulvic Acid)
 
i do 50% Peat / 30% Castings / 20% Perlite or some other form of aeriation.. watered with just distilled until a few leaves form then as a bit of molasses.
 
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