Can I grow vegetable plants in compost, peat moss Mix
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Comments (22)JaG!! What's gotten into you? I don't think I've ever seen you like this. I think you need a hug. I'm arranging for a polar beargram to be delivered (he'll be right at home anyway) - that's all there is too it. If that doesn't work, I guess I'll have to show up with one of those goofy hats and a red cape to distract you. Hi, Kirk. About my leaving this part out: "The trouble is that these studies test the fibre without giving it a charge of any nutrition. All of the studies in question also acknowledge that adjustments in nutrients and irrigation levels would make a difference." Upthread, I said "Just sayin' it don't make it so." I think that kind of applies to these two statements. I cannot imagine anyone doing a grow test on a soil with a particular component (coir) w/o adding appropriate nutrients & then comparing it to a soil that contained proper nutrition. The second half of the statement (All of the studies in question also acknowledge that adjustments in nutrients and irrigation levels would make a difference). Leaves me to wonder WHAT studies were questioned, and WHO acknowledged the horrible disparity? Didn't happen - it's fluff. ... and the part that says "adjustments in nutrients and irrigation levels would make a difference." should have had a "DUH" alert posted in front of it. See why I didn't feel like I was deceiving anyone by leaving out "crucial testimony? The real reason you're under so much pressure is simply because of the 'absolute' statement you made. When you make them, it makes people just want so badly to challenge them. ;o) You kept your cool under pressure, even if you still haven't proven a case (IMO). That part aside, it's much easier to live with "I did go a little overboard saying it can't be beat but it is very easy to use and gets growth rates comparable to other forms of hydro." than the original statement. That's cool - you should be able to express an opinion anytime you feel like it. It doesn't mean you won't hear alternate opinions, but at least you won't get pounced on. ;o) BTW - I was never angry with you - just full of challenge & curiosity to see if you'd hang or give up & turn poopy. You did fine, as far as I'm concerned - I hope there's no hard feelings. Take care. ;o) Al...See MorePeat moss, compost, perlite
Comments (7)It's not that easy. There are relationships between the strength of the fertilizer, how fast your soil drains, your watering habits, the plant material, how often you have to water, temperatures, .... that need to be considered. If you were to choose only 1 fertilizer for all your plants, all the time, the 12-4-8 would be among the best choices. If you are using a soil that allows you to water so you completely saturate the soil every time you water, and so at least 10-15% of the total volume of water applied comes out the drain, then you should be able to fertilize at recommended strength (saturate the soil) every 2-3 weeks when the plants are growing well & at greater intervals depending on temperatures and growth rates. If you're using a soil that drains poorly, it puts a wrench in the works & complicates the program. Al...See Morefluffy moldy soil? perlite/peat moss mix
Comments (11)I said above that peat was notorious for growing mold so I felt I should explain. White mold as well as the green algae stuff is what I see when seed starting under artificial lights. Happens every year. The top of the soil gets the green algae and peat pots (I don't use them anymore) always get white mold on the outside. I attibute this to the fact that seed starting occurs indoors where the molds have ample opportunity to develop, coolish temps in the basement at the seed starting time of year and the need to keep the growing medium consistently moist during germination. In the case of this poster I suspect the mold is indeed due to the manure content. Either way, no big deal....See MoreCan I grow corn in peat moss/soil mixture?
Comments (19)It's an old thread but to get back to the subject. I have grown corn in unamended, clay which I didn't till in any manner I mowed the rough grass and poked holes in the clay and dropped a kernel down the hole. No weeding, no watering; in PA. The corn grew, it wasn't very health looking. It produced corn cobs, some stunted a little, some stunted a lot. But it grew edible corn. The variety was Country Gentleman. I saved seed and grew another crop the following year. I'm certain it would have been a better crop of corn if there was a little organic material to soften that raw clay, to retain a little more soil moisture....See Moregabby308
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