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Sun, Feb 3, 13 at 14:11
| what size sifter do i use when shifting through my bark, peat, and perlite? |
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- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 3, 13 at 15:02
| Pine bark fines are partially composted pine bark. Fines are what are used in mixes because of the small particle size. There will be a naturally occurring "perched water table" (PWT) in containers when soil particulate size is under about .125 (1/8) inch, so best would be particulates in the 1/16 - 3/16 size range with the 1/16-1/8 size range favored. No need to sift the perlite unless it's mostly dust. You don't sift the peat, uuse as is. Only one part of peat to 5 parts of bark and one part of perlite. Don't forget to lime, adding about 1 Tbsp. per gallon. Hope this helps. Mike |
This post was edited by meyermike_1micha on Sun, Feb 3, 13 at 15:05
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- Posted by mdlemonnewbie none (My Page) on Thu, Feb 7, 13 at 15:31
| thank you so much. getting ready to repot today. wish me luck |
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