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Problem with grow bags' soil drying out

Last post by Barb_FL « Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:02 pm
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by SpookyShoe » Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:40 am

My tomato season is over. This year I planted my tomato plants in 20 gallon grow bags filled with MG potting soil. Plants grew very well and they looked very healthy. But as...

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Last post by Barb_FL
Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:02 pm
raingutter system and fertilizer

Last post by Rockoe10 « Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:09 pm
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by xwindowuser » Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:43 pm

I gropw in a raingutter system that I built. It's self watering with a toilet type float when the water gets low.

I posted about this in another thread, but was suggested to...

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Last post by Rockoe10
Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:09 pm
Companion planting/Interplanting

Last post by DirtTherapy « Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:17 am
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by DirtTherapy » Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:10 am

Hello! I admit I only recently heard the term interplanting and thought at first it must be something different than companion planting. I don't think it does.

I will often...

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Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:17 am
EarthBox Fertilizer Comparisons 2020

Last post by MsCowpea « Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:17 pm
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by MsCowpea » Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:35 pm
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Fertilizer experiments:
I do have preferences already but I like to see if anything stands out that would make me rethink what I do.

I prefer organic inputs but I always do...
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Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:17 pm
Building a Raised Bed

Last post by Ginger2778 « Sun Sep 13, 2020 11:57 am
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by MsCowpea » Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:47 pm
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Does anybody have any good videos or personal experience with raised beds?

Here is one building with concrete blocks.
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Last post by Ginger2778
Sun Sep 13, 2020 11:57 am
City Pickers & other self watering pots

Last post by Ginger2778 « Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:36 pm
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by peebee » Thu Aug 20, 2020 3:02 pm

Just curious as I don't often see posts about self watering containers except the Earth box and I'm wondering if anyone here has tried any commercially sold ones like the...

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Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:36 pm
EarthBox tomatoes not ripening properly

Last post by Ginger2778 « Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:35 pm
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by PS1452 » Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:32 am
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This is my first year using an EarthBox, I had to try them due to Fusarium in the main garden. I followed instructions exactly, using Sungro Professional Potting mix,...
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Last post by Ginger2778
Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:35 pm
Tomatoes that do very well in an EarthBox

Last post by maxjohnson « Sat Jul 04, 2020 2:27 pm
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by Greatgardens » Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:05 am

Aside from dwarfs, what varieties do you like in an EB? This year, I'm growing several varieties that look like they are perfect fits for an EarthBox. Yes, you can grow...

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Last post by maxjohnson
Sat Jul 04, 2020 2:27 pm
Greens and Lettuces in Kiddie Swimming Pool

Last post by Shule « Wed Jun 17, 2020 9:15 pm
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by MsCowpea » Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:43 pm
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I did this for couple years but strictly raised bed now.
(Pool filled with potting mix, homemade compost, organic fertilizer)

You can either plant transplants.

Or direct...
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Last post by Shule
Wed Jun 17, 2020 9:15 pm
EarthBox Research Center, Ellenton, Fla.

Last post by Barb_FL « Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:16 pm
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by MsCowpea » Wed Dec 25, 2019 11:33 pm

These pics are from 2015, 2016, and 2017. (Nov. and Dec.). They sell EB and plants and accessories. This is where the late inventor, Blake Whisenant was based. He gave little...

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Last post by Barb_FL
Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:16 pm
Adding more to the fert strip later in the season?

Last post by Barb_FL « Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:29 pm
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by peebee » Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:20 am

Has anyone tried adding more fertilizer to the top strip in EBs after the plants were already growing in them? I pulled out a tomato that wasn't looking well; since I grow 2...

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Last post by Barb_FL
Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:29 pm
earthbox vs container which is best for tomato

Last post by JosephineRose « Wed May 20, 2020 1:05 pm
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by coachmccree » Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:28 pm

earthbox is new to me , container gardening is what i am familiar too , this year i am trying to grow larger tomatoes , taller plants and bigger yield Thank You

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Last post by JosephineRose
Wed May 20, 2020 1:05 pm
How is the EB Junior?

Last post by JosephineRose « Wed May 20, 2020 1:01 pm
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by peebee » Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:25 pm

I have strawberries in 1 regular EB but it seems such a waste for such small little plants that could do as well in a smaller shallower container. I know the juniors are not...

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Last post by JosephineRose
Wed May 20, 2020 1:01 pm
18 Gal. Totes on sale at Lowe's

Last post by pepperhead212 « Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:16 pm
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by edweather » Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:02 pm

Just got back from Lowe's and snagged a few 18 gal totes for $5 each. They make great containers, and last a few years.

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Last post by pepperhead212
Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:16 pm
Fertilizer sock for Earthboxes

Last post by peebee « Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:26 pm
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by peebee » Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:38 am

I can't remember where I saw some postings of how some people put the fertilizer in a porous sock instead of directly on the soil in a strip. Has anyone tried this, if so...

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Last post by peebee
Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:26 pm
Just ordered a 50lb bag of this stuff

Last post by edweather « Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:26 am
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by edweather » Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:08 pm

Osmocote 19-5-8 Slow Release Fertilizer w/minors. Looks like pretty good stuff. My daily fertigation is a bit labor intensive during the heat of summer, in addition to all...

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Last post by edweather
Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:26 am
DIY container mixes for 10g+?

Last post by PlainJane « Sun Mar 08, 2020 5:23 pm
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by habitat-gardener » Sun Mar 08, 2020 3:28 pm

I have some half barrels to fill, for growing annual veggies probably. I've used some combination of bark, perlite, and compost in the past, for blueberries and tomatoes, and...

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Last post by PlainJane
Sun Mar 08, 2020 5:23 pm
How to " dry out" an EarthBox?

Last post by Greatgardens « Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:43 am
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by Greatgardens » Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:12 am
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When I freshen my EB's at planting time, I'm always unhappy with how wet the mix is. My tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants do well, but I would at least like to experiment with...
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Last post by Greatgardens
Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:43 am
Organic Vs Synthetic Fert. in EarthBoxes

Last post by SusieQ « Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:18 pm
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by MsCowpea » Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:33 pm
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Org vs Con. on plates.jpg Organic vs Conventional Earthboxes.jpg

More details to come. (Is the pic right side up?)
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Last post by SusieQ
Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:18 pm
Start Checking the Big Box Stores

Last post by guruofgardens « Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:56 am
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by SQWIB » Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:13 am

Check your local big box stores, they're starting to clear things out

I picked up a bag of Kellogg's Raised Bed and Potting Mix for half price. (51% off)

I got a few bags...

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Last post by guruofgardens
Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:56 am
Planning Any EB Experiments???

Last post by peebee « Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:09 pm
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by MsCowpea » Mon Jan 20, 2020 7:15 pm

Anybody doing any comparisons 2020? You just need 2 boxes.😀

Or what is your tried and true set up? New mix or refreshing, which fertilizer, and do you use the snack???
How...

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Last post by peebee
Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:09 pm
Using Promix bales in EBs

Last post by MsCowpea « Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:33 pm
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by peebee » Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:48 pm
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This question is 2-fold; first, what is your best method of unwrapping & prepping the bales for use? I haul the bag into a wheelbarrow, cut it open, and hack it in manageable...
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Last post by MsCowpea
Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:33 pm
Zucchini in EBs

Last post by peebee « Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:24 pm
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by peebee » Tue Dec 24, 2019 11:48 pm

I have never grown summer squash in an Earthbox, for those of you that have, how many in each box? Thanks.

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Last post by peebee
Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:24 pm
Lettuces in EBs

Last post by Gardadore « Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:18 pm
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by peebee » Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:25 am

Ohhhhhh yes I'm gonna love this section! Especially since the queen of Earthboxes is on board, all hail Marsha aka ginger :)
I hesitated using my EBs this winter for cool...

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Last post by Gardadore
Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:18 pm
EarthBoxes on Sale, Dec 14 and 15, 2019

Last post by MsCowpea « Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:04 pm

by MsCowpea » Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:04 pm

Just posted this here and there.
According to an email:

Everything on site (with a few exceptions) is 20 % off.
Also, most importantly, Free Shipping. But you must spend...

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Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:04 pm

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