‘Use by’ dates are about safety, especially in the UK.Beyond that point, the productmaynot be safe to eat (and you often can’t tell by the taste or smell), so the advice from food standards’ bodies isnotto eat anything past its ‘use by’ date. If something is close to its ...
If you prefer not to use perlite then you could substitute sand, though it will give a heavier mixture. Adding perlite to a potting mix helps to improve its structure Use a spade or your hands to mix all of the ingredients together. Take your time and be thorough – you want a ...