i currently have schultz tropical potting mix and it seems it just sucks. what do you guys suggest for soil in canada? what soils have worked good for you?

Have a look in the INdoor growing section. you'll get more help in there. Have you thought Of tring to find some ProMix You can get that at any canadian tire etc. But I doubt it will be much better that Schultz..

I would suggest Coco if you can find some and do some reading as it is different from a Peat based Medium like ProMix or potting soil.

Its cleaner, satys moist longer and just all around better,

kd

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right now i am using SeaSoil, its a local farm that makes it on vancouver island so dont know if you can get it but man rich dark nutritous soil.

Sterilize and supplement your soil and all soil is good soil

I buy miracle grow brand soil b/c of its good drainage etc. but when I buy from Canadian Tire and Home Depot the soil is always infested with moulds and fungus gnats.
I have to cook it in the oven until it is sterile an then its great.
Sterilizing your soil is always a good idea.
[ aluminum pan, no more than 4" thick layer, 150-175F for 30-40 minutes until the soil reached 160F internally, use a meat thermometer. Never cook past 180F internal temp it will kill the good stuff in your soil. ]

Finding any good draining soil is top proirity b/c you can add all the neccessary nutrients after yourself. I highly recommend miracle grow if you sterilize it, its nice and light & fluffy, and it holds/drains perfectly.

I have bought a lot of different triple mixes that are sold in spring and in bulk everywhere including dominion but they are all very dense and don't absorb and retain water well imo.

ive used schultz potting soil and it seemed to work just fine.... why do you say it sucks? what happens when you use schultz as opposed to any other soil?

Schultz makes several different mixes, and the 'tropical' mix may not be good for your cannabis plants, while others might be fine.
In Canada, you should be able to find all types of Farffard soils, like their basic one which is similar to promix in a different color bale, haha, or their 'container mix' which I am liking so far for keeping mothers.

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