Potting mix revival
2022-01-17T09:15:32+11:00
If your potted edibles are under-performing, it could be that the potting mix has simply run out of juice. Here are four steps to help freshen up your old mix.
To revamp your potting mix, you’ll need:
- Compost to boost microbial life
- Perlite to add air and structure
- Fertiliser (preferably organic pellets) to up the nutrients
- Lime or dolomite to raise the pH
Here are your four steps to potting mix success:
- Remove the plant from the pot, loosen the root ball, and tip the old mix into a bucket.
- Add about 20 per cent compost, 10 per cent perlite, a sprinkling of fertiliser and dolomite, and a teaspoon of powdered seaweed per 2L of mix.
- Mix thoroughly, then re-pot your plant with the revived mix.
- Water in with an organic wetting agent, and your plant will soon bounce back.
For plants in very large pots, it’s not always practical to remove them and give the mix a complete refresh. Instead, scoop out small sections of old mix and replace them with your newly rejuvenating mix. Once you’re done, add a layer of the same mix over the top of the pot as well, then water it in as previously described.
Want to make your own DIY potting mix for edibles? Here’s how.
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