EPDM Pond Liner in Wood Container? - Page 3

rnewste · August 8, 2009

Chucker,

Looking good!!!

As we are never done in this hobby, I am now experimenting with various combinations of Potting Mixes, Perlite, Turface to come up with a blend that will be optimal for SWC applications. The Miracle-Gro Potting Mix on its own gets too wet in both my EarthBox as well as the EarthTainers. Stay tuned.

A 4:1:1 blend of Potting Mix, Perlite, and Turface on the left, and a 3:1:1 blend on the right:

Ray

Barbee · August 8, 2009

Looks great Chucker

Chucker · August 11, 2009

Looking forward to you mix results Ray - and will likely try the winner in next years boxes. I've been pretty happy with the Miracle Grow so far, although I have nothing to compare it with.

I know some have said that too much moisture will water down the flavor of the tomatoes, but so far mine have been as flavorful as the ones I remember from my childhood. My boxes are uncovered, so that my reduce my moisture levels a bit.

rnewste · August 11, 2009

Chucker,

Yes, definitely having the plastic mulch off will keep the plants drier on the surface, but I want to find a grow media that will reduce the wicking properties to a "moist" level throughout the container. So far, the potting mix cut with Cactus Mix and Perlite look most promising.

Ray

August 8, 2009	#32
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	Looks great Chucker __________________ *Barbee*

August 8, 2009	#31
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Chucker, Looking good!!! As we are never done in this hobby, I am now experimenting with various combinations of Potting Mixes, Perlite, Turface to come up with a blend that will be optimal for SWC applications. The Miracle-Gro Potting Mix on its own gets too wet in both my EarthBox as well as the EarthTainers. Stay tuned. A 4:1:1 blend of Potting Mix, Perlite, and Turface on the left, and a 3:1:1 blend on the right: Ray

August 11, 2009	#33
Chucker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 180	Looking forward to you mix results Ray - and will likely try the winner in next years boxes. I've been pretty happy with the Miracle Grow so far, although I have nothing to compare it with. I know some have said that too much moisture will water down the flavor of the tomatoes, but so far mine have been as flavorful as the ones I remember from my childhood. My boxes are uncovered, so that my reduce my moisture levels a bit.