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Posted: May/08/2009 9:49 PM PST
Okay,I have been reading. In SFG he says to use vermiculite. I see that its is expensive. Anyone know a good place to get it? I need about 37.3 cubic feet of course. |
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Posted: May/09/2009 2:42 AM PST
Here's what little I know. Vermiculite is used to aerate and loosen the soil for pot plants. If you're talking about in the garden, there are cheaper products that you can use: compost, for example. |
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Posted: May/09/2009 5:37 PM PST
Pls go on. What are some cheaper compost I can use. The blend in the book calls for 1/3 vermiculite, 1/3 peat moss and 1/3 compost (not just one type but a mix of various compost materials. |
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Posted: May/10/2009 7:43 AM PST
Whew! I'm not sure what you're trying to do. Are you trying to amend a garden plot for vegetables? I don't think the plants will care what amendments you use as long as the ground is friable. As I said, vermiculite is usually used in pots. For a garden, I would just till in some compost like cow manure and pelletized lime, ground up leaves, that sort of thing. I would say some peat moss, but you might have clay soil. Too much peat and you'll get brick! Maybe a little worked in would help. Could you explain more what you are trying to do? I don't follow the suggestions from a book letter for letter. I use it as a tool to get ideas, but I don't think that you have to be that precise for regular gardening. BUT, I'm sure there are others here that would disagree with my thoughts. |
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Posted: May/10/2009 4:46 PM PST
Thanks.... I am making a raised vegetable garden in my back yard. Allot of my soil is poor to say the least. The garden will be a "U" shape with squared corners. The three sides will all be 12 foot in length with a width of 4 feet. I am leaving a 4 foot width in the shape so I can walk down it to tends the garden without stomping the soil. it will be about 112 cubic feet of soil. I will be using weed fabric on the bottom. |
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Posted: May/11/2009 4:15 AM PST
I couldn't think of this product to save my life the other day. It hit me this morning. Google it and see if it is less expensive. I think that it will suit your needs. Here's what it is: Nature's Helper® Soil Conditioner is the premier soil amendment used to loosen and aerate the soil and promote plant growth. Nature's Helper® Soil Conditioner promotes the establishment of deep roots and healthy plants. It helps save water by retaining moisture. Use Nature's Helper® Soil Conditioner for almost any indoor and outdoor planting situation including flower beds, roses, shrubs, and flowering trees. Nature's Helper® Organic Soil Conditioner must be mixed thoroughly with the soil in order to change structure. For best results apply 3 to 4 inches to the surface of the soil and work to a depth of 6 inches. 2 cubic feet applied 3 inches deep will cover an area of approximately 8 square feet. Applied 4 inches deep will cover an area of approximately 6 square feet. |
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Posted: May/18/2009 6:50 PM PST
If I were making a raised bed, Cuffs, I'd use triple mix. It's a mixture of top soil, compost and peat moss. Some suppliers add sheep manure instead of compost. It's considerably less expensive than the mixture you're contemplating - at least it is here in Ontario. |
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