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Originally Posted by kay
That's not a particularly informative post. J Arthur Bowers have a good reputation, and I've used their composts for a good many years with satisfactory results. So a single unspecific post isn't likely to change my mind, unless you have some evidence to back up that statement.
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I use the cheapest compost I can find. I add sharp sand at about 15% and ground charcoal at the same rate. I presoak the charcoal in liquid manure or diluted urine for about a week beforehand to give the micro organisms a chance to develop. These will help the plants take up the fertilizer. The charcoal can hold about 20% of its volume in water so it slows down the dryng out process.