Miracle Grow Moisture Control

BlackestKrim · February 12, 2011

I am going to plant a bunch of toms in containers (not SWCs) and am unsure about the soil. Right now Miracle Grow's Moisture Control potting mix is inexpensive at Costco, and I was hoping to use that.

Should I mix it with other substances (bark fines/pearlite) or is it ok on its own? Doing research on the forums I found this recipe:
3 parts potting mix
2p bark fines
1 p pearlite
opinions?

Is there any reason I should not use moisture control for tomatoes, but should make my own mix instead?

I plan on growing dwarfs and Stupice in 5 gal containers. I am also growing Black Sea Man in larger (10-15+ gal) containers.

February 12, 2011	#1
BlackestKrim Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 147	Miracle Grow Moisture Control I am going to plant a bunch of toms in containers (not SWCs) and am unsure about the soil. Right now Miracle Grow's Moisture Control potting mix is inexpensive at Costco, and I was hoping to use that. Should I mix it with other substances (bark fines/pearlite) or is it ok on its own? Doing research on the forums I found this recipe: 3 parts potting mix 2p bark fines 1 p pearlite opinions? Is there any reason I should not use moisture control for tomatoes, but should make my own mix instead? I plan on growing dwarfs and Stupice in 5 gal containers. I am also growing Black Sea Man in larger (10-15+ gal) containers.