which is better:
potting soil OR potting mix
I use organic potting soil from joblot for a $1.00 a bag.. does well for the plants.
I currently use hyponex from ace hardware, but it sux! but I have no choice atm because joblot stopped carrying the potting soil due to end of season.. I called their headquarters and complained!
anyways, I getting back to hyponex.. I added vermiculite.. but the water still just sits at the top for awhile... I hate that!
Be careful not to overwater the seeds/seedlings in an effort to keep the mix from drying out. I sometimes use a spray bottle filled with warm/hot tap water to just moisten the surface of the mix. The mix below the surface will stay moist longer, so you don't need to worry about wetting it so often. When you move your plants into larger containers, you might consider a mulch. I rarely recommend mulching container plants, but when using a mix that's heavy on peat moss, a mulch can be helpful.