Pro-Mix for earthbox?

rzr · February 5, 2007

I was thinking about using all Pro-Mix for my homemade earthboxes I am bulding for this summer. I plan on using the instructions based off of the Earthbox faq and joshu instructions.

The Pro-Mix that I have is:

75-80% peat moss
vermiculite
perlite
limestone
wetting agent

Has anyone had experience with this or any recommendations on using it or mixing with other mix/soil?

CLa · February 6, 2007

Hey check your inbox.

rzr · February 6, 2007

I'm also wondering if the wetting agent has a negative affect on earthboxes?

N B Gray · February 11, 2007

I use promix as a transplant media in my greenhouse. I have also used it a a filler for small experimental box beds. Realize it is a sterlized planting mix. Though easy to work with and plant in I have found that a combination of soil and promix is my preference. I usually fill the bottom of my bed "box" with composted material and the use a layer of promix in an attempt to control weed germination. Seems to help.

bluelytes · February 11, 2007

NBGray,
How large of a quantity can you get your "media" in, and whats the cost, do you know?

Regards;
bluelytes

bluelytes · February 11, 2007

RZR,
I would think that would be a VERY expensive way to go, depending on how many boxes you have to fill. Is a "wetting agent" that stuff they put in plant mixes to retain water??

Regards;
bluelytes

February 5, 2007	#1
rzr Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 79	Pro-Mix for earthbox? I was thinking about using all Pro-Mix for my homemade earthboxes I am bulding for this summer. I plan on using the instructions based off of the Earthbox faq and joshu instructions. The Pro-Mix that I have is: 75-80% peat moss vermiculite perlite limestone wetting agent Has anyone had experience with this or any recommendations on using it or mixing with other mix/soil?

February 11, 2007	#4
N B Gray Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: norwalk OH Posts: 7	promix I use promix as a transplant media in my greenhouse. I have also used it a a filler for small experimental box beds. Realize it is a sterlized planting mix. Though easy to work with and plant in I have found that a combination of soil and promix is my preference. I usually fill the bottom of my bed "box" with composted material and the use a layer of promix in an attempt to control weed germination. Seems to help.

February 6, 2007	#2
CLa Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central Louisiana. Zone: 8 Posts: 207	Hey check your inbox.

February 11, 2007	#5
bluelytes Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 250	NBGray, How large of a quantity can you get your "media" in, and whats the cost, do you know? Regards; bluelytes