Grow Mediums Perlite on top of living soil?

[CrystalMagic]

I am about to do my third run with autopots and sohum living soil. The top few inches have always been dry. Has anyone used perlite on top to help that? or something better? Thanks.

 

[Bob's Auto's]

take a look at @Suki813 grows. She uses straw and clover if I'm not mistaken...
Btw, at AFN brother. Have fun here!!

 

[snerval]

and welcome !

 

[CrystalMagic]

take a look at @Suki813 grows. She uses straw and clover if I'm not mistaken...
Btw, at AFN brother. Have fun here!!

Great, I will check @Suki813 . and thanks for the warm welcomes!

 

[automan2]

Perlite is used to promote drainage and would not help in delaying drying. I'd get a moisture meter in order to check the root zone where the moisture is most important. And WELCOME to AFN.