I was given two bags of Ferti-Lome Natural Guard Organic soil. First thing that I notice, is that despite the amendments, (kelp meal and earthworm castings) it has no perlite or vermiculite. Not being that familiar with container growing yet, I have to ask, is this OK? Most every ready to use mix that I see has a significant amount of perlite.
Secondly, even though it claims to be an organic soil, and prides itself on its OMRI listing, when I look up the listing for this mix - if I'm understanding correctly - is not actually considered organic. The "organic" listing is labeled "false". See here: http://www.omri.org/product-list/75352/natural-guard%C2%AE-organic-potting-mix
So why the false organic listing?
Just wondering... If I actually use this stuff, is it good to go, straight out of the bag? Or does it need some help?
Thanks all!
Secondly, even though it claims to be an organic soil, and prides itself on its OMRI listing, when I look up the listing for this mix - if I'm understanding correctly - is not actually considered organic. The "organic" listing is labeled "false". See here: http://www.omri.org/product-list/75352/natural-guard%C2%AE-organic-potting-mix
So why the false organic listing?
Just wondering... If I actually use this stuff, is it good to go, straight out of the bag? Or does it need some help?
Thanks all!