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Ideal Soil Mix Recipe for Containers
A balanced potting mix should have: Good drainage to prevent root rot
Moisture retention to reduce frequent watering
Nutrient-rich composition for healthy growth
Lightweight texture for easy handling

Basic Potting Soil Mix
Here’s a tried-and-tested DIY container soil mix:

50% Garden Soil or Topsoil (provides structure)
30% Cocopeat or Peat Moss (retains moisture, improves aeration)
20% Compost or Vermicompost (provides nutrients)
Handful of Perlite or Sand (improves drainage and aeration)
Custom Mixes for Different Plants
For Vegetables & Herbs:

40% Garden Soil
30% Cocopeat
20% Compost
10% Perlite/Sand
For Succulents & Cacti:

50% Garden Soil
30% Sand
20% Cocopeat
For Flowering Plants:

40% Garden Soil
30% Cocopeat
20% Compost
10% Bone Meal or Wood Ash
Enhancing Your Container Soil
Add Neem Cake Powder (prevents pests & fungal infections)
Use Eggshell Powder (provides calcium for plant strength)
Mix Slow-Release Organic Fertilizer (for continuous nutrients)
Mulch the Top Layer (reduces water loss & weeds)

Additional Tips
Avoid using garden soil alone – it compacts and suffocates roots
Rejuvenate old soil – mix in fresh compost every season
Use raised pots with drainage holes – prevents waterlogging

Would you like recommendations for specific plants on your balcony?