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| Alrighty, so here's my set-up:
I've got two half wine barrels, and I've already drilled holes through them. They'll be sitting on a concrete backyard floor. I just read in another thread that the 5-1-1 mix would be a good choice for these containers. Should I go this route for pumpkins? This would be my first attempt at making the mix, so I want to make sure I have everything right. - 5 parts pine bark fines....any tips on where to find this in San Francisco? All I've seen is Redwood bark.
I've read information on growing pumpkins in containers using regular potting soil, and they recommend adding extra manure before planting. Do I need to worry about that with the 511? I mean, should I add anything else. Thanks a bunch for any advice you can give me. ~ Melody |
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| I can't speak to where to find the ingredients, but the mix should work great for pumpkins. I'm growing a pumpkin vine in a much smaller container, and it's growing like a weed. It's growing so fast that I've had 4 female blossoms before my first male which just bloomed today. I wouldn't add anything else. |
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