Grower2020
Well-Known Member
Has anyone ever done layering with perlite in coco? Not just in the bottom for drainage like actually a couple of inches under where you plant your seed so that there is a nice air gap for the roots to grow through and provide tonnes of oxygen to the plants at a young age when roots are easily overwatered ?
So what I mean is putting a light layer of hydroton on the bottom for drainage and then say a 80 20 mix of coco perlite for 2 thirds of the rest of the pot and then about an inch layer of perlite and then fill the rest of the pot with 80/20 to the top. Should have the same principal as dwc shouldn't it ? Every time you water it should replace the oxygen in the perlite air gap and constantly provide air to the roots even if the coco is soaking in a big pot with a small seedling in it? Thoughts please
So what I mean is putting a light layer of hydroton on the bottom for drainage and then say a 80 20 mix of coco perlite for 2 thirds of the rest of the pot and then about an inch layer of perlite and then fill the rest of the pot with 80/20 to the top. Should have the same principal as dwc shouldn't it ? Every time you water it should replace the oxygen in the perlite air gap and constantly provide air to the roots even if the coco is soaking in a big pot with a small seedling in it? Thoughts please