I have some indoor pepper plants. On a different thread, I have been scolded for using Miracle Grow Moist Control Garden Soil (Hey, I said I am a newbie).

Many have instructed me to change the soil on my plants and I do plan on doing that once my current crop of pods ripen and are harvested. But I don't know which kind of soil to use. I have seen reference to 5-1-1 soil, but I have no idea what 5-1-1 soil is or where to get it. I did a search on this forum using this term and found a lot of references to 5-1-1 soil, but not where to get it from.

So, even though I am sure this question has been asked a thousand times (I wish I could find them), what is the best soil for my indoor pepper plants and where do I get it?

Once you read through the thread you may have more questions, but this is a great primer.

FWIW, I've been growing peppers and tomatoes in the 5:1:1 for several years with excellent results.

Welcome to the Container Forum! Indeed, the link posted above is precisely where I learned
of the 5-1-1 and the Gritty Mix proper. Indoors, over the winter, I use the Gritty Mix to allow
for maximum drainage and aeration (so that my peppers aren't sitting in cold, wet soils for
days on end).

During the outdoor gardening season, I use the 5-1-1 in larger containers for great growth.

You can't find these mixes in a bag...you make these mixes yourself.

Josh

Josh