DIY potting mix for edibles
2021-06-15T13:20:03+10:00
If you grow your vegies or fruit trees in pots, it’s important to use a top-notch potting mix. Here are three foolproof recipes, including one for starting from scratch.
- Vegie DIY potting mix Combine one part compost, one part aged animal manure and two parts black-tick potting mix. Blend well.
- Seed-raising mix Combine four parts sifted compost (to remove large pieces), two parts sand and one part worm castings. Blend well.
- Potting mix from scratch You can make a DIY potting mix from scratch using leaf mould (composted leaves) and regular compost as the base. To make leaf mould, form a tall circular frame out of wire mesh and position it in a shady spot. Gather fallen leaves and pile them into the frame, wetting each layer as you add more leaves. Cover with a tarp to help maintain moisture. Check regularly and add water, if needed. After a while, it will become black, rich and crumbly. Combine one part leaf mould, one part sand and two parts regular compost, and blend well.
Want to freshen up your old potting mix? Here’s how.
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