Soil Mix from Baud's Book

Chivas
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I thought it sounded pretty good so I had wondered if anyone else has tried this before or have a similar mix.

30% good top soil

10% composted manure

50% compost or peat blended compost
10% drainage rocks (Can be sand, perlite, gravel, expanded clay pellets etc)

I will try it out later this year as my coco supplier has gone out of business and getting the really chunky pieces (2 inch) seems to be harder to find plus I hate washing it. I plan on using the expanded clay pellets because they are lighter than sand or rocks of course and they won't float up like perlite.

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DWD2
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Chivas, Try the Crystal Company for Coconut Husk Chips and Coir. All of their products are pre-washed in fresh water. I have been really happy with their service and product quality.

Crystal Company
572 Leffingwell
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-966-5999
http://crystal-company.com/

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Chivas
1359565530

I appreciate the link DWD, how big are the chunks? The reason I like to have the larger 2 inch + chunks is because I have been mixing it with manure and triple mix in equal parts so the larger chunks did better than the small ones I had, it had left the soil wanting more air, which means to change my mix anyways.

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DWD2
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You probably noticed their website is a bit basic. I know they have 3 sizes. I think they are 1/4" to 1/2", 1/2" to 1" and 1" to 2". You will have to call them to be sure. I would not be surprised if they would send you a small sample of the sizes to see if one works for you. I use the small size & find it is a bit bigger than the stated measurement. It provides air space in a mix so well that you may be able to use a slightly smaller size. Or what they call 1"+ may be your 2"+. Give them a call.

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Chivas
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Thanks, I just went by their picture, that sounds a lot better then, I will have to check them out.

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