How to make soil in which seedlings will grow and ear: different proportions are needed for different crops

11.02.2025 19:25

Since different crops have different needs, their soil requirements will also vary.

Take tomatoes, for example – they prefer heavy soils that are rich in minerals, while cucumbers prefer light and loose soils.

This fact should be taken into account when preparing soil for seedlings.

Seedling
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Experienced gardeners shared proportions for different crops – thanks to this knowledge, you will be able to create optimal soil mixtures.

For tomatoes, peppers and eggplants

If you plan to grow these crops through seedlings, mix 2 parts of turf, the same amount of humus and 1 part each of peat and sand.

This composition contains a sufficient amount of nutrients, and it also boasts good air permeability.

Cucumbers

Thinking about growing cucumber seedlings? Then prepare 1 part of turf soil, 1 part of sand and 2 parts of humus and peat.

As already mentioned, cucumbers will grow better in light and loose soil - this is exactly what you will be able to create if you adhere to the proportions indicated above.

Flowers

Finally, for flowers, the best option is a mixture of 2 parts peat, 1 part turf, 1 part humus and 1 part sand.

This soil mixture will provide flowering plants with the necessary amount of nutrients and water.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


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  1. For tomatoes, peppers and eggplants
  2. Cucumbers
  3. Flowers

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