is using seed starter with vermiculite and perlite already in it would it be the same as using vermiculite and

Answer 1

........and........?? Vermiculite add some water holding, perlite loosens and fluffs the soil. If you are thinking sand, no, perlite is much, much larger than sand. Adding sand to a soil can be dangerous...if added to clay you end up with an elemental concrete......not good.

Normally adding organic matter does the same thing to the garden soil as does adding vermiculite and perlite.

Answer 2

u mite try Miracle Grow... they make great soils w/ food/ & all that stuff