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What Is a Soilless Mix for Cuttings?

Definition and DIY Recipes

A soilless mix contains peat, perlite/vermiculite, and sometimes fertilizer—but no mineral soil. It’s sterile, well-draining, and ideal for propagation.

DIY recipes: Dave's Garden.

Commercial seed-starting mixes work perfectly.

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