On Fri, 11 Apr 2003 15:33:59 GMT, zhanataya wrote:

On 11 Apr 2003 13:10:53 GMT, ojunk (Brs36) wrote:

Hi Zahn,

Yes, exactly that. I want to test the soil and prepare it properly, so I'm
looking for some kind of reference (online or in book form) to get started.

Thanks,
B

Your best resources for information is right here and
rec.gardens.edible. We might digress from the original subject line
on occasion.;-) But there are some very very knowledgeable people her
and on rge.

zhan

Large PDF file, 20 pages.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/potmix.pdf

HTML version
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/potmix.html

The following three recipes are adapted from a subchapter entitled
Using compost for container crops and potting mixes in Rynk, Robert
(ed.) 1992. On-Farm Composting Handbook. Publication NRAES-54.
Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service, Cornell
Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, NY. 186 p. Vegetable transplant recipe

Equal parts by volume of:

compost
peat moss
perlite or vermiculite

Bedding plant recipe

25% compost
50% peat moss
25% perlite or vermiculite

Container mix for herbaceous & woody ornamentals

Equal parts by volume of:

compost
coarse sand
peat moss or milled pine bark




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