DomGardens
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Posted 1476932896
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Hi All,http://www.promixgardening.com/en/
Dom
FiggyFrank
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Posted 1476935716
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The two Pro-Mix brands I see most often on the forums are BX and HP. The HP has more perlite, while the BX contains mycorrhizae. I personally use BX and have had great results. If I'm not using them as sub-irrigation pots (SIPs), I like to add pine bark nuggets to loosen up the mix.
RunsSlow
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brianm
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I use exactly what Frank said.
drew51
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Posted 1476946080
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I use it too with pine bark but also add diatomaceous earth the size of perlite. It holds water and releases when needed. When dry it holds oxygen. Perlite does not hold water, it keeps the mix draining, so does DE by keeping the water flowing in and out. Pores in DE are big enough for roots to enter. Also a container can hold a lot more water with DE in it. So they tend not to dry out too fast, or at least slower than without it. I also add 1 part compost which in itself contains bacteria that can be beneficial, besides nutrients. Results are very good. My plants are beasts!
haslamhulme
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Posted 1476968559
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I really need to up my game with mix next year if this is all the effort folks go to,mine is just 100% coco coir because it's cheap and soil and peat free so no wildlife and no non-renewable resources.I was thinking of adding the bark chips but not sure what folks are referring to,is that the landscaping bark sold as a mulch? Or is it something different?
DomGardens
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Posted 1476971420
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So I should get the ProMix HP and the bark chips.
Dom
FiggyFrank
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Posted 1476976067
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Originally Posted by haslamhulme
soil conditioner . I forget what brand I use, but I found it at my local farm/tractor supply store. I've tried the so-called mini pine bark nuggets from Lowe's, and they're still too big.
FiggyFrank
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Posted 1476976167
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DomGardens
brianm
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Posted 1476977850
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Yep I get the bark at home depot and I believe it is called soil conditioner. It's really small bark in a maroon to brown bag. Kept with the bigger bark.
ADelmanto
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Posted 1476983379
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Ditto. I think we have a consensus. ProMixHP / Pine Bark Fines (soil conditioner). 50/50. How to get to that point and what to do after is still up for debate.
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DomGardens
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Posted 1476986162
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Thanks everyone, it's crazy how much I have learned in the last 2 or 3 weeks on the forum.
Dom
Dave
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Posted 1476988665
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The only thing is you have to be careful of when using bark chips is gnats,,,,, I use coco coir and or promix to start cuttings and I add perlite to keep the soil loose
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haslamhulme
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Posted 1476991030
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Thanks FiggyFrank,I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for something similar.Soil conditioner over here is a fine high-organic content compost like material,nothing like the stuff mentioned here.Closest thing I can find is landscaping pine chips(very coarse) and orchid bark which is a lot finer,maybe that would do the job
brianm
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Posted 1476998348
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Orchid bark works great but it's really expensive.
DevIsgro
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Posted 1476999978
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If you need a fast draining soil I'm pretty sure the pine bark comes from 5-1-1 mix. 5 part bark (under 1/2"), 1 part perlite, 1 part some other mix. A member here recommended me to go 5-2-1. Agway pine bark is supposed to be very good. I have had good results with osmocote as a soil amendmeny. It releases fertilizer slowly when temps top 75°F. I top dress in spring with worm castings.
Dave
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Posted 1477002204
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DevIsgro He's looking for a rooting medium not a potting soil
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nkesh099
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Posted 1477015392
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I've changed from using Promix BX to one below. Much more expensive than BX, but have had excellent results, especially with newly rooted cuttings or young plants.
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DevIsgro
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Oh! Right, missed that. I use a mixture of pine bark fines, perlite and a good potting soil. Probably 3-2-1 ratio. I gotta check out the pro mix though.
tsparozi
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Navid,
Dave
1312388324
Posted 1477078054
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One thing to keep in mind when buying make sure that it is not old stock it has a 9 to 12 month shelf life of sorts for it to work it's best http://www.pthorticulture.com/en/training-center/mycorrhizae-plus-biofungicide-survival-in-packaged-media/
Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada
tsparozi
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Posted 1477079582
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Dave... THAT is very interesting and useful info... I hadn't ever really considered a 'freshness date' for this type of material before.... I will look for that info now...! Thanks....
