new grow

[bungle_20]

i was thinking of starting a new grow,i normally grow in multi purpose compost mixed with perlite.well this time im thinking of just using perlite on its own.has any 1 done this before.and will it work?

using a 400w hps
vita link grow (2part)
nitro

[Insane]

Don't do it. Perlite is meant to be a soil additive, on it's own it is not a suitable growing medium. A good top quality potting soil is always your best bet. That multi purpose compost you mention also sounds good, but I would not use perlite on it's own as a growing medium, not a good idea in my honest opinion. :o

[CB]

say bungle,

the soil option is probly the best way to go but yes you can grow in just perlite and have seen it done many times.... will need a wick system or drip system setup to keep the roots from drying out as well as a means to support the plant as perlite along doesnt realy give roots much to hold on too

grow on

[bungle_20]

thanx peeps.i think im gonna go with bat guano.a few people have sed its good 2 grow in.has any tried it and wot was the result.

[dale]

good idea bungle man u might as well just try one in perlte m8