Yes for both.

I like MG better than schultz. Lately I use promix because I get it cheaper.

I used MG with great results. Make sure you get potting mix (not topsoil or garden soil) and you will be fine.
Karen

Thanks Karen. Where did you purchase the promix?

Next season, I'm going to find some pro-mix. Even if have to travel out-of-town.

MG potting soil.

I buy promix at a big box store in the midwest called Menards. It is cheap too.

I like it a lot.

Karen

I know this thread says "not topsoil". Can someone explain the reasoning to me?

Top soil and garden soil in the confines of a container are too dense and limit aeration and drainage. Result is poor roots = poor seedlings development.

The container/potting mixes are formulated to overcome those problems (which are not problems in the open space of your garden, only in the unnatural space of a container) and most if not every one on the market today contain no soil at all.

Karen,

I'll have to recheck Menards because I didn't see anyting saying Promix.

thanks,

Maria