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North Spore products are useful when you’re working on soil biology and amendments outdoors. Indoors I keep things sterile and simple, but once you’re in the garden, that’s where composting and biology really matter—and that’s where products like these can fit in.
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Pros
- +Helpful for building soil and biology outdoors
- +Good fit for gardeners expanding into composting and amendments
Cons
- -Indoor seed starting is a different beast than outdoor soil building
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