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I had to add a layer of vermiculite to the tops of my soil blocks, I was getting too much algae growth. 🌱 It’s a band aid solution, I need to water a little less and increase airflow to correct this. Vermiculite is supposed to absorb that excess moisture
Mar 26, 2025, 6:01 PM
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