{"id":87396,"date":"2022-06-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-substrate-for-indoor-plants\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T09:04:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T08:04:50","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-substrate-for-indoor-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-substrate-for-indoor-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the best substrate for indoor plants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing a good substrate for indoor plants<\/strong> is the first step to achieve a successful grow. As a matter of fact, it\u2019s a fundamental decision that will determine the future of your crop, as the substrate is the base of the plants, where they grow their roots and where they get their nutrients from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various characteristics that differentiate a poor substrate from an excellent one, but the most important features are airflow and water retention<\/strong>. In order for plants to grow properly, they need a good base to develop their roots freely (a lumpy substrate makes this difficult), to hydrate themselves and to obtain the necessary nutrients (the water retention capacity of the substrate facilitates this step hugely).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The perfect substrate is the one that has the perfect pH and EC levels for the grown plants in particular, a correct NPK distribution and it\u2019s easy to mix with fertilizers and additives. A good substrate can be made of plenty of materials, and some growers even prepare their own great quality <\/a>substrate using natural products. The perfect substrate for indoor plants is made of organic and mineral materials.<\/p>\n\n\n

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