Have problem with scotts potting soil.

[chenjia1978]

I bought the scotts potting soil and miracle gro garden soil. I grow snow peas in them at the same time. The one in scotts soil died about 20-25 days. The one I grow in miracle have flowers now. The one I grow in scotts potting soil, the leaves looks wired it is curly. Can anyone help me why the one in scotts soil died? They are treated same way.

[backyardgardener]

Did the Scotts have any peat moss or humus in the soil.* Sometimes potting soil is just junk.* I would recommend seed starting mix versus potting soil.* I have a section where you can make your own potting soils and mixes.

http://www.backyardgardener.com/soil.html

[Newt]

Chenjia, great advice from Backyard Gardener.

I am guessing you started the seeds in the potting soil.* If so, your young plants may have experienced fertilizer burn.* Most potting soils today come with slow release fertilizer already mixed into them.* If you added more fertilizer, and even if you didn't, it could have been too much for them.* Seeds should not be fertilized until the second set of true leaves appear in the seedlings.

Newt

[chenjia1978]

Yes, I think that you are* right! Thanks a lot!