I still use a seed starting mix when I transplant my seedlings into 2-4" pots.

When they are ready in the spring to go into their final pots I use a good potting mix. But this also depends on what type of plant it is, some like more compost, some like sand... overall, I would go with a good potting mix. Just stay away from topsoil or bedding soil.

Just a tip.. I always mix in any leftover seedling mix with my potting mix when I plant outdoors.

I hope that helps.

Happy gardening.

Keriann~

I sometimes use one of the many "growing-on" potting mixes that contain a small amount of fertilizer in them. I don't particularly care for the Miracle Grow mixes although many report using it with success. Sta-Green makes a good similar mix and even Walmart's brand called Expert Gardener works ok. This approach works well for things that will eventually be grown in a container. It gets them adapted to what will be their permanent growing conditions.

But most of the time for things that will be transplanted to the garden rather than a container I prefer using my same seed starting mix (I use ProMix BX) and feeding them with a weak, diluted liquid fertilizer instead.

Dave

Ferti-lome, both to start seeds and when transplanting into 3" nursery containers.

Mike

Well, I suggest anything that comes tightly sealed, because the bag I bought had a huge yellow spider in it. About sent me through the roof... :0

Kim

LOL on the spider (:

I used miricle grow potting soil worked quite well don't like the price so I started mixing my own also

There are many products on the market and a lot of good ones. I have a small container business, making about 100 planter and hanging baskets and I have found Pro Mix the best. If it dries, it is very easy to re wet. Stan