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title: "Im new to soil mixes and knowing each type I need or differentiating…"
description: "Im new to soil mixes and knowing each type I need or differentiating the kinds. How should i amend a generic bag of miracle Grow potting mix to make it more…"
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# Im new to soil mixes and knowing each type I need or differentiating…

_Posted by Estrada on 2025-06-09_

Im new to soil mixes and knowing each type I need or differentiating the kinds. How should i amend a generic bag of miracle Grow potting mix to make it more draining? It is holding water too long. I have Perlite.

## 4 comments

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-06-10

I would add the potting mix coco coir ,perlite , orchid bark , and charcoal (for plant potting ) , this would help it become well draining!

#### Desrn68 replied on 2025-06-16

Why charcol?

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2025-06-17

Helps make it chunky and for drainage but it’s optional

### Ash commented on 2025-06-13

I also really like adding hard akedama to chunky soil mixes.

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