Seed Starting
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Subject: starting mix - pine bark
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christrules |
Midwest
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I bought organic starting mix that has some pine bark, peat moss, vermiculite, etc... is pine bark bad? Just wondering if this is not good stuff. Thanks Greg
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4/27/2009 3:52:05 PM
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hoots dirt (Mark) |
Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)
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Not sure about the seed starting mix but nothing good comes from having anything pine related in the patch. It really messes with your pH in a bad way! I'm interested to see what more experienced growers have to say about this.
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4/27/2009 4:39:06 PM
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ghopson |
Denver, CO
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Theres a good chance the pine bark was added to adjust the PH to close to 7.0 . Check the label to see if it states "ph adjusted" .
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5/1/2009 5:20:06 PM
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The Donkinator |
nOVA sCOTIA
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Why not pick up some good ol miracle grow potting soil or spend a few extra bucks for some promix that will last a few years for those seeds. Keep it warm and moist and any seed should germinate depending on age . Good luck. Carl
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5/1/2009 10:04:15 PM
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christrules |
Midwest
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ghopson - ahhh that's probably why they added it in. donkin - I wanted to keep the mix organic. i would spend the money if I found a place that carries Promix... The only store around here that carries it is Brew and Grow. Good store but not easy to get there after work. So, I had to use what I have. My seeds are up and I had no extra $ for Promix and so they're in the organic mix now.
Best wishes to you! Greg
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5/3/2009 12:18:56 AM
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The Donkinator |
nOVA sCOTIA
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Seeds are up. I like hearing that.
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5/3/2009 8:36:27 AM
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