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Roots love the Gritty Mix

12 years ago

I thought this was a pretty cool picture of how well roots enjoy the gritty mix. I had transplanted this huechera into gritty mix about two months ago.

I wanted to move it to a different container and so I pulled it out and was just amazed at how much fresh, healthy root growth it had put on. Good stuff!

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meyermike_1micha
12 years ago
Thank you for posting this picture of your beautiful plant!

Another testimony to the great results of the gritty mix.

Bravo

Mike
jodik_gw
12 years ago
Beautiful root system! Look at those healthy things! Good work! :-)

Yes, it's true... a more durable, open medium IS the difference between mediocre and fantastic! :-)
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tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
12 years ago
Very nice job making the soil. Glad you like it, too!

AL

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