1000th post.
Starman,
Relax guy.
What JLAP meant to say in the first place was that neps usually tend to prefer a more open mix. For a better idea of what substrates they would prefer, please look to where the plant originates and how it grows in that habitat. I use peat
erlite if I have no LFS, cause a potted plant period has a better chance of surviving than it just laying on the shelf. When using peat
erlite with neps you just don't normally water as much since the peat will hold a bit more moisture.
As far as pings, i know a lot of growers that use shallow containers and the tray method. Personally I do as much as I can, but my mixture for their substrate is quite a bit different from the norm as there are no organics in it at all. No peat, no LFS.
JLAP,
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]it doesn't really matter what media anyone uses. we all have different results. some of us grow plants in seemingly deadly conditions with excellent results.
Good point. I've grown plants in certain conditions that have scared a lot of growers, yet those plants have done somewhat better than the standard methods for me.
Basically, almost any media will work, as long as it's nutrient free and gives the roots what they need. Experiments are great. Just remember when using different media types that watering methods/schedules as well should be changed to compensate.
Ahh, that felt good for 1000.