Question on "transferring" plants into 5-1-1 mix
tryingtogrowagain
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tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
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Comments (25)I get that part. I'd just keep an eye out for an appropriate product and keep in mind that the potential for improved success is always available if you find appropriate materials. I buy bark a pallet (about a ton) at a time because I use it for mulch, so I always have anywhere from a few to 15 bags on hand at all times. This year, I used everything I have as mulch because I found a near perfect product and laid in a good supply. Anthony - there are so many variables that it can't reasonably be said that "peppers will always do better in containers than tomatoes"; and, peppers do mind restricted roots - just like every other plant we grow in pots. Al...See MoreSap wood in Gritty Mix & 5:1:1 question
Comments (1)Still curious about this. I've also seen some statements to the effect that sapwood locks up nitrogen, but I wasn't sure to what degree that impacts the mix if there is regular fertilizer use....See MoreFertilizing Herbs in 5-1-1 Mix, Question
Comments (1)What on earth is 5-1-1?...See More5-1-1 Mix question
Comments (11)Trina..I just chatted with my friend from there and he said he uses a potting mix, perlite and course sandy loam...1.1.1 One part of each.. There are also places down there that sell Orchid supplies..I would look them up..Google Orchid supplies for your area..They sell 'Orchiada Bark' and 'Fine Sized Fir Bark' which is the same as Repti-Bark... There are places there too that sell potting mixes and perlite.. Can you find any of these places? Re potting might stunt flowering and might not.It all depends how careful you are, and spring is just starting for you to your advantage.... Trust me when I say the mix will eventually destroy your trees and any fruit you might develop..Not worth the sacrifice of waiting if they were mine... Never use 'WOOD' in any potting mix...As wood decomposes, it robs your citrus trees of nitrogen, and citrus trees have a huge need for that, and can also burn your roots...That is why we all use 'bark' of wood, not wood pieces, chips, or sapling......See Moretryingtogrowagain
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tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)