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| I know most of you are probably gasping lol. Two years ago after tearing up sod for many flower beds, I just couldn't lift another piece. I had read somewhere about planting in soil bags, so I decided to try it. I planted toms, cucs, and gr peppers. (Just a few of each) They all did fabulous! It was a very hot summer which I'm sure helped. Depending on how they do this year in the ground, I'm considering going back to them. Anyone else tried this method? And what were your results? |
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- Posted by johns.coastal.patio USDA 9b, Sunset 24 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 9, 14 at 19:46
| Great that it worked, but some of us might be guessing what kind of soil and what kind of bag :-) |
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| Lol sorry I used miracle grow "garden" soil (2cu ft). Punctured holes all across one side layed it down then cut out a rectangle on other side and planted. I have seen others stand them on end and plant in too. |
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- Posted by johns.coastal.patio USDA 9b, Sunset 24 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 9, 14 at 20:02
| Excellent. Those bags go on sale too! |
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| You have discovered something called "Smart Pots". They are no more than soil bags.(some variation) About your soil choice, I think you could have a much better success if you had used POTTING SOIL. I know, you can use good garden soil rich in compost too. I have done it myself years ago. But garden soil tends to get packed. Then it will have NO air ; it might to soggy or too dry and the roots will have to work extra hard. |
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