General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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March 27, 2009 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Abilene, TX zone 7
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Do I need lime in this mix?
I am going to grow tomatoes in buckets and HEB this year. I have done it in the past with peat based mixes such as Pro-Mix. I added 2 cups lime to HEB, and about 1 cup to 5 gallon buckets. I have lime and gypsum. I know at Earthbox website the instructions say to use dolomitic lime. Can Gypsum be used instead?
This year, I am using a recipie to make my own. I am wondering if I need to add any lime to this mix. Mix: 40% coir fiber 40% compost 10% expanded shale 5% lava sand 4% alfalfal meal 1% greensand I know there is calcium in alfalfa meal and that coir fiber is not as acidic as peat moss. I also have very alkaline water. I have some plants in 5 gallon buckets and some in 18 gallon HEB |
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