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Thanks Al

Posted by tootswisc z4/5Wi (My Page) on
Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 11:14

I received a package from Al yesterday so I officially can see the benefit from using Al's soil. I potted up 2 little extras that were included in the shipment.

Soooooooo?????????!!!!!!!!!...... I was surprised to see what has gotten so much attention on GW. This does not look or feel like soil. I will be looking forward to seeing the results and if this is something I will like to incorporate into my indoor gardening therapy. If I were a plant, I am not sure I would like my roots to be in this type of mix. If I find that this is as incredible as everyone else does, will I have to place pots of light rich black soil around my indoor garden so that I can stick my fingers in from time to time.

I must admit Al, my first thought was to mix this with a bag of my favorite potting mix to make the water flow thru it. But I won't of course and will be looking for epsom salts and the right kind of fertilizer.

So thanks so much Al. I'm excited to see the results.

Ddiane


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RE: Thanks Al

  • Posted by tapla z5b-6a MI (My Page) on
    Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 13:42

You're welcome, D. Did you, by mistake, throw away the fertilizer I sent, or did you just mean you'll be needing more? Did I have a "DOH!" moment & not send it? ;o)

You might want to stick a wick in your pots (through bottom) at first, until you get the feel for how often to water. The top will look/feel dry at times, but often there is still lots of water in the soil, You can use the wick to test for dampness & then water when it feels dry. It IS different, I know, but I think you're going to love how easy it is to keep the salt levels down. Because it doesn't hold perched water, you'll also be able to pretty much water on a schedule if you want - something you can't do with a more water-retentive soil w/o risking consequence.

I just hope you like it, though you probably won't get to see the best results until plants start growing again in earnest, come spring.

TTYL, Al


 
 

 

 


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