Earthtainer spring time startup question

Chuck Ketcham · February 12, 2015

Hello all,

This is my first post to the forum.

Last spring, I built four Earthtainers and planted tomatoes, peppers, cantaloupe, and cucumbers. My plants did well enough last year that I want to do it again this year.

To get my boxes ready for spring, the Earthtainer construction guide says to recharge the boxes with 1 cubic foot of new combo mix. That's about one third the total volume of the box.

So, am I supposed to scoop out one third of the old stuff and throw it away? It seems like quite a waste.

Thanks.

dokutaaguriin · February 13, 2015

Hi Chuck,
You can put it in your garden beds or compost pile.
Jeff

rnewste · February 13, 2015

Yes, one cubic foot removed (and used elsewhere) is a small price to pay for a healthy crop this new year.

Raybo

February 12, 2015	#1
Chuck Ketcham Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 3	Earthtainer spring time startup question Hello all, This is my first post to the forum. Last spring, I built four Earthtainers and planted tomatoes, peppers, cantaloupe, and cucumbers. My plants did well enough last year that I want to do it again this year. To get my boxes ready for spring, the Earthtainer construction guide says to recharge the boxes with 1 cubic foot of new combo mix. That's about one third the total volume of the box. So, am I supposed to scoop out one third of the old stuff and throw it away? It seems like quite a waste. Thanks.

February 13, 2015	#2
dokutaaguriin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Z3a Posts: 905	Hi Chuck, You can put it in your garden beds or compost pile. Jeff

February 13, 2015	#3
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Yes, one cubic foot removed (and used elsewhere) is a small price to pay for a healthy crop this new year. Raybo