General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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May 23, 2012
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Bedford, VA
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Your opinion on this mix
This "container mix" offered by local facility.
Made of 50% mined silica sand, 20% peanut hulls, and 30% compost, our Container Mix has low conductivity, high CEC, and the nutrient levels can save you money on inorganic fertilizers. $47 for cubic yd Media analysis report… http://royaloakfarmllc.indigofiles.com/Container_Mix_2007.pdf What do you think? |
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May 23, 2012
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Durhamville,NY
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The price seems high to me for a mix that's half sand. The peanut hulls are a replacement for bark or wood chips.
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May 23, 2012
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Tomatovillian™
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Location: Bedford, VA
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May 23, 2012
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Durhamville,NY
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The other problem with the sand is have you ever tried to pick up a five gallon pail of sand?
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May 26, 2012
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Whidbey Island, WA Zone 7, Sunset 5
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I'm with Doug. I would not consider that a good mix, nor a bargain. I get mushroom compost for $27/yard, and it's black gold. That's for my raised beds. I'm mixing it with perlite and peat moss for my containers.
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