economical DIY container mix?
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economical DIY container mix?
I used to be able to find small bark to make some version of the 5-1-1 (bark/fines, perlite, compost) container mix. I used it to make container mix for blueberries, peppers, tomatoes, and other plants. But the "mini bark" I've recently found in bulk near me contains lots of wood shards. I wonder if shredded redwood might be a good alternative for aeration -- lots of that available here.
What is a good (and economical) alternative to the 511 mix for outdoor plants in 5-15 gallon containers? I have a bin full of very dry succulent mix (high perlite content) taken from old containers, and I can get mixes such as Sunshine #4 near me (but that's basically peat and perlite). I've seen suggestions such as
* equal parts peat, vermiculite, and perlite
* equal parts peat, vermiculite, and compost
* 2 parts peat, 1 perlite, 1 vermiculite
I grow vegetables mostly in the ground at the community garden, but I also want to grow a few in containers on my patio.
What container mix have you had the most success with?
What is a good (and economical) alternative to the 511 mix for outdoor plants in 5-15 gallon containers? I have a bin full of very dry succulent mix (high perlite content) taken from old containers, and I can get mixes such as Sunshine #4 near me (but that's basically peat and perlite). I've seen suggestions such as
* equal parts peat, vermiculite, and perlite
* equal parts peat, vermiculite, and compost
* 2 parts peat, 1 perlite, 1 vermiculite
I grow vegetables mostly in the ground at the community garden, but I also want to grow a few in containers on my patio.
What container mix have you had the most success with?