A new experiment on growing media for seedlings
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Bob Davis
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Comments (4)I use charcoal and orchid bark (actually fir bark, but it's for orchids) along with perlite, lfs, and peat. I'm not sure charcoal makes that much of a difference, but I am a big believer orchid bark. Both orchid bark and charcoal are very slow to break down. This leaves large open air spaces in the mix and allows me to keep neps on the tray method reducing frequency of watering and care. However, the most important advantage of this mix doesn't become apparent until it's time to replant. The charcoal and orchid bark basically fall apart when you take them out of the pot. This means it's much much easier to remove those delicate roots from the potting soil when it's time to replant....See MoreUsing Sand as a growing media
Comments (17)That is only a partial Fact grizzman, it's the parts you conveniently left out that make the difference. First though it is true that that thread is the FIRST thread you placed a disclaimer as the first post, there are dozens of threads in the past 6 months or so where you repeatedly post saying you want the thread to get back "ON TOPIC." So it seems you are clearly wanting to crack down on what you consider "OFF TOPIC" threads. Second, I posted some short reply's in the thread you posted the link to, and even though I fallowed your rules to the letter ("Please refrain from belittling or contesting/contradicting his system IN THIS THREAD"). Not to mention keeping my reply's short and to the point, that still wasn't good enough for some reason apparently. In your disclaimer you didn't say you only wanted to get reply's from georgeiii and no other incite would be welcome. FACT is Nobody was "belittling or contesting/contradicting his system," if A few sentience's is enough to through a thread "OFF TOPIC" to you even though the subject mater was completely relevant, then there's clearly something else you have issues with. Third, after you made it more than clear you simply didn't want any incite form anyone (or just me) even though it wasn't "belittling or contesting/contradicting his system" in any way, and stating that the subject of different growing media "has been discussed to death many times," clearly shows you have no interest in other peoples thoughts or experiences on the subject. That is the reason I started the (4) threads. For those that aren't bored by the subject, and wish to share their thoughts/questions (without being stifled if it dosen't please the person who started the thread). The disclaimer at the top isn't for anyone else but you grizzman, because it's your rule. Starting a separate thread for each subject (even though very similar) is again me only fallowing your lead. Even though I still feel it's a completely stupid idea to restrict the conversation in any of them (to any particular subject). Creating a separate thread for each type of growing media does have it's advantages. But UNLIKE YOU, I would never restrict the conversation. Furthermore, I only started threads that are completely relevant to hydroponics (even if they are of no interest to you). You made it clear the subject bores you, but that shouldn't keep others from being able to discuss it. You didn't start the threads, and your participation in them is not required, there only for those who are interested in the subject (AS I AM). So grizzman, in your own words: "If you have no light to shed on the subject then no response is necessary!...See MoreGrowing Media for Fledgling Herb Business
Comments (35)Sorry, I have been running around lately getting supplies and selling plants. A change of venue worked wonders. Canal Winchester 7/11/2012 5-7P.M. $8 total (4 plants for $2 each, sold as a 2 for 1 deal) Bexley 7/18/2012 4-7P.M. $108 total ($4 freshly cut plant, 12 plants for $5, and a bulk sale to the health store of 11 plants for $4 per plant) I sold several plants to a local natural market /co-op health store for $4 per plant. They also hold a farmer's market on Wednesdays, and I sold potted plants for $5 per pot. Finally, I sold a freshly cut anise/licorice (?) basil for $4. One of my fellow vendors at the first farmer's market suggested that I should try the Bexley locale; I actually met him first at the yard sale earlier this summer. He also started this year, but he grows peppers, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, etc. He always charges $5 for each mature potted basil plant, but I was desperate for a sale in Canal Winchester and dropped my prices too low when I noticed no one was buying. I also confirmed that basil likes deeper pots vs. wider ones (assuming same volume of media). I have many varieties, so the intense purple ones sold out first and then the sweet mammoth and Thai Siam Queen. A few sweet and Italian Large leaf ones were also gone by 7:00P.M. The lemon and lime varieties were not as popular since many people have them already. Indeed, many people already told me they have tons of basil and can't turn it all into pesto, but many of the people that bought plants from me told me they have a few other big plants in their gardens. I have concluded that people who really love basil and can afford it (in terms of sunny window or space in the garden) will collect different varieties. Additionally, I started growing more of a rare basil from organic seed as there seems to be a market for the dried leaf for medicinal purposes....See MoreH. sigillatis media experiment
Comments (14)greentoe, Several years ago I went in on a group order from David Liddle's nursery in Australia and if I am remembering correctly he had a picture of H. sigillatis in situ that was growing in a VERY dry area. I think he was surprised to find the plant growing in such dry conditions. Unfortunately, David Liddle died from a heart attack (I believe) probably 5 years ago and his wife and son did not want to keep the nursery open so the nursery closed. Any Hoyas that have an associated IML number were Hoyas from David Liddle's nursery. You may already know about the plant growing in very dry conditions, but if not, I wanted to let you know. I have a H. sigillatis and I let my plant go pretty dry between watering with no ill effects, so far....See MorePagan
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