Comments on: I used garden soil instead of potting soil. Should I re-plant?

By: Beautiful Houseplants At Your Home

Beautiful Houseplants At Your Home — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:06:45 +0000

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By: cactusgene

cactusgene — Sat, 29 May 2010 04:49:18 +0000

Garden soil is generally used outdoors, especially as a soils amendment and per the manufacturer is not recommended for indoor pots. Potting soil is recommended for pots that are used indoors. Tomatoes are usually planted directly in the ground in regular soil and your Topsy Turvey most likely (or should be) outdoors in the most direct sunlight. Therefore your mixture is perfectly fine.

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 29 May 2010 04:49:18 +0000

it should be fine and it wont hurt to use garden soil. dirt is dirt and if the plant doesnt wilt or dry up at all dont worry about it.

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 29 May 2010 04:49:18 +0000

its not ideal but half and half should be fine

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 29 May 2010 04:49:18 +0000

The test is if it drains or not, plain and simple. Some garden soils may not drain as well as potting soils and cause root rot issues. Is it retaining all the water that you’ve given it or has a descent amount drained out as it should.If it’s heavy and soggy I would change it out now.

By: cherylann

cherylann — Sat, 29 May 2010 04:49:18 +0000

I’m a beginner gardener and i used top soil! It’s worked so far. I wouldn’t mess with the roots though, just let it be and i think you’ll be okay.