What medium?

**Dukerdawg** · April 21, 2009

Hi all! I have decided to give my garden a couple/three years off. I have planted tomatoes in the same area for 11 years and the last few, even with amendments have been less than stellar. After having great success last year with grow bags I am expanding to 54 twelve gallon grow bags for my 'maters. I really like Miracle Grow potting mix, but certainly can't afford that. What medium would you recommend for good results without mortgaging the house? I thought about having a few yards of compost delivering and maybe mix with some cheaper potting soil and MG as an amendment. What do you think?

Duane

April 21, 2009	#1
Dukerdawg Growing for Market Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 861	What medium? Hi all! I have decided to give my garden a couple/three years off. I have planted tomatoes in the same area for 11 years and the last few, even with amendments have been less than stellar. After having great success last year with grow bags I am expanding to 54 twelve gallon grow bags for my 'maters. I really like Miracle Grow potting mix, but certainly can't afford that. What medium would you recommend for good results without mortgaging the house? I thought about having a few yards of compost delivering and maybe mix with some cheaper potting soil and MG as an amendment. What do you think? Duane __________________ May I aspire to live my life so that I may be the man my dog thinks I am. Last edited by Dukerdawg; April 21, 2009 at 05:15 PM. Reason: grammar