DIY Seed Starting Mix

Those ingredients are perfect for a DIY seed starting mix, and they serve as both a growing medium and a mild fertilizer. Here's a breakdown of what you're looking at:

🧪 Ingredients:

1. Coco Coir

• What it does: Lightweight, holds water well, and provides good aeration.

• Replaces: Peat moss (eco-friendlier).

• Nutrients? Minimal — mostly structure and moisture retention.

2. Vermiculite

• What it does: Improves moisture retention and aeration.

• Nutrients? Contains trace minerals, but not a major nutrient source.

• Common in: Most seed starting mixes — it helps seeds stay moist and oxygenated.

3. VermisTerra Worm Castings

• What it does: Provides a mild, balanced organic fertilizer rich in microbes.

• NPK (approx.): ~1-0-0 to 1-0-1, gentle enough for seedlings.

• Bonus: Adds beneficial bacteria and fungi that promote strong roots.

🌱 DIY Seed Starting Mix

Mix Ratio Example:

• 2 parts Coco Coir or Peat Moss

• 1 part vermiculite

• 1 part worm castings

You can adjust based on what you need:

• More vermiculite if your area is hot and dry.

• More coco coir if your mix seems too wet or heavy.

✅ Why This Works Well for Seedlings:

• Light and fluffy — seeds sprout easily.

• Moisture-retaining but not soggy.

• Worm castings feed seedlings gently, so you don’t need extra fertilizer right away.

Optional Additions (If You Want to Boost It Later):

• A dash of kelp meal (for micronutrients)

• A sprinkle of mycorrhizal inoculant (for root health)

• Compost tea or diluted fish emulsion after seedlings grow true leaves