The reason I dont let the soil dry out is because if I do that. I'm letting my microherd dry out also and die. So I keep my soil moist but not wet. Keeping the microbes alive is my goal because in turn they will feed the plant. I have some maxsea now from last year you want it? I have found what works here and I live closer to the Bay than you probably no hills here flatlands. I can show you the dry amendments I use also what I have and didnt use this year. I got a plant in a baby hole and it went beast on me very happy pics later. dirrtyd