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Posted by ricker1958 MS (My Page) on Wed, Oct 14, 09 at 13:21
| I'm new to this site and new to gardening. I want to begin growing tomatoes and peppers in containers next season. I am confused, however, as to the best type of growing medium to use. I am thinking of making my own potting mix but I'm not exactly sure what to put in it and in what proportions. I'm in Columbus Mississippi. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated. |
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RE: Soil for container gardening
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Hi Ricker, Welcome.
This forum (LA/MS) hasn't been very active lately. You might ask your question on vegetable forum, or container gardening too. I think it is easiest to buy potting soil (not garden or top soil) for your containers. Some of them have a slow release fertilizer already added, some have moisture crystals which help the soil retain water.
I did find this online "Tom MacCubbin, gardening expert and author of several great books recommends this mixture: 2 quarts sphagnum peat moss, 2 quarts horticultural vermiculite, 1/2 tablespoon dolomitic lime. This mix works for both seeds and transplants."
I can't vouch for MacCubbin, don't know that author. Also thought you might like to know about this website, if you don't already, msucares.com which is the Mississippi State ag/home gardening website. Also you can find your county's master gardeners if you google them. They usually have a hotline type service where you call with questions, they sent you alot of free info too, on all kinds of garden topics.
Laurie |
RE: Soil for container gardening
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| laurie: Thanks for the advice. Finding the right soil mixture is quite confusing. I'll check some other forums as you suggested. Ricker |
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