Sincerely420
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Ahh ok! It sounds like you would want a little more compost in that mix right?! Given that compost should make up roughly 33% of the entire mix!They look sweet don't they? lol
I can't remember if I put compost in the mix this time or not honestly lol. I usually use 1.5 cubic feet of humified compost in the mix to 12 cubic feet of base soil.
If there is compost in my current mix, there is only one bag from a regional vendor. The same vendor that provides the base for commercial compost tea manufacturers in Michigan. Their recommended application is 1/16th to 1/8th inch top soil amendment for potted plants. I usually go with 1.5 cubic feet to 12 cubic feet of roots and 50-75 lbs of castings.
Roots claims to have peat in it, but it can't be much. Definitely a much higher ratio of coco. I'm really considering taking a look at the soil options my regional people offer. They're are incredibly cheap! I've grown in the 201 and it did ok. That was before I started mixin' with the fixin's.
http://www.dairydoo.com/Morgan_Composting/Our_Products.html
I added .5cl compost to probably 1.1-1.5 cl of soil that I recovered from the big three to reuse!
Most mixes are like 1/3 compost would you agree? That could be a bold statement lol but I feel like it might be ok to make lol!
Could prob go with more casting too right?!
But wait, didn't you say you thouhgt your mix was a bit heavy?? What do you think makes it heavy? How about the aeration means mix in?