Pine bark fines

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eboone

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Posted 1395350161	Reply with quote #1

I have done a few searches on the forum and have found some suggestions for 'pine bark fines' sources. Right now, I cannot locate any decent pine bark mulch at all at many stores in my area (some was very wet and mostly composted and with lots of sticks, left over in the store from last year I think). Has anyone used MG Orchid Mix in place of the pine bark fines in a home made potting mix- it seems to be made up of mostly some type of bark in small sized chunks? I bought a bag to try it out until area stores get some other choices in stock. It is not cheap, but I need to start potting up cuttings into #1 size pots and need some materials! And anyone in W. PA know of a good source for small particle pine bark mulch? __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

bullet08

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Posted 1395350558	Reply with quote #2

i couldn't find them here either, so i use "nature's helper". 50/50 pine bark fine and compost. it works well for me. of course, i add perlite and peat moss. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

gorgi

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Posted 1395351159	Reply with quote #3

The BEST I ever found was Agway's 'Pine Bark Mulch'; almost orchid-grade fine-bark, 2-3 towns over for me, look for a store nearest for you ... (may not be currently avail ... too early for mulching?) [cut is 1/2" not 12" as in their typo ad] __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

PepperMan

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Posted 1395351469	Reply with quote #4

Ed, I second agway, I use it in all of my 5 1 1 mixes. I get my course perelite there as well. I actually like the leftovers that are slightly broken down. __________________ Chad New Jersey, Zone 6B Wish List: Col de Dame Gris, Col de Dame Noir. I have small trees for trade starting in May! PM me if interested.

Rob

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Posted 1395351744	Reply with quote #5

I have used some stuff from Home Depot that is called "claybreaker" I think it is composted pine bark. not too expensive. Has some chunks of wood in it but not too much. Used it in a raised bed last year with good results. Just started using it in pots. Planning on using it this year. __________________ Rob Maryland Zone 7 http://rbfigs.webs.com/

ascpete

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Posted 1395352584	Reply with quote #6

Agway's Pine Bark Mulch. I've been using it in my 5-1-1 mix, successfully. Sku # 10202313 Found it at Agway after reading this Topic 2 year ago on Pine Bark Fines.

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1395352848	Reply with quote #7

Ed I'm using this particular pack of MG, the best in market for precious growth. Don't take chances. Doesn't Pine and Oak products contain too much Acid?

eboone

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Posted 1395355303	Reply with quote #8

Thanks all for the responses! I had seen the Agway Pine Bark Mulch recommended on some posts from the last year or so - the closest Agway is not convenient but I'll call to see if they have it in stock yet and check them out soon. Any idea on using the Orchid Mix in the mean time? __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

javajunkie

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Posted 1395357153	Reply with quote #9

Orchid mix should be just fine. There are a lot of members using it. Aaron, most members use pine fines of one kind or another and no problems. __________________ Tami SE Texas

Rewton

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Posted 1395360277	Reply with quote #10

The Agway mulch does look like it would work well. I've been using a product from Kamlar Corp. called "Kambark Pine Bark Mulch". The Behnke's chain of nurseries here in Maryland stocks it. It could be slightly finer but it works pretty well. They also make a product called Pine Bark Soil Conditioner but it looks almost too fine. Maybe mixing the two would work out about right. http://www.kamlar.com/pinebark.html __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

IamKriya

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Posted 1395368692	Reply with quote #11

I get mine from Walmart. It comes in a purple bag. __________________ Zone 9a, Central Florida "Be the change you want to see in the world" ~ Gandhi ebay ID: churl82

Hoosierguy86

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Posted 1395369121	Reply with quote #12

I use mg orchid mix with no problems. Hoping to get a trailer full of compost and mulch and mix them once things warm up to test that since it will be more cost effective. __________________ Scott N. Indiana 5b/6a

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