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Michel Bourgeois wrote:
Thank you Michael. Now I have another problem… I want to use 7mm akadama for growing and Turface is only 3mm! Does it exist bigger turface? I won’t use sand… I am afraid of the weight, as you know akadama is fragile and even more when it’s wet and I think the peebles will crush the akadama. I don´t belive so. You can mix grit and akadama. I think pure akadama is worse than mixed with grit. Grit can keep the soil structure for longer, this at least my experience here in Sweden which I think is not far from the climate in Canada. Remeber your yamadori trees will stay for a long time in that box or pot. You need a substrate that will stay in shape for several years. Pure akadama would not be my no 1 choise for this if you experience tawing and freezing during the winter. I don´t see a problem mixing 7 mm and 3 mm particles. I think equal parts of akadama, grit and turface would be your best option, both from an economical and horticultural point of view. Henrik Gistvall, Uppsala, Sweden ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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