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Re: In-ground Planting Mix

From: Denis denis at skg.com> on 2001.07.17 at 02:17:43(7050)
Dan:
Why did you use all Coir instead of Peat Moss. Have you had better
experiences with Coir?
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Denis at Silver Krome Gardens
Homestead Florida
Dan Levin wrote:
>
> I'm blending at the approximate ratio of
> - 40% coir (in lieu of peat moss)
> - 30% red lava gravel (graded 1/4" size [6.5 mm], clean)
> - 20 % fir bark (also graded 1/4", clean)
> - 10% horticultural sand
>
> My sample of the above looks great- but I'm really concerned what it'll turn
> into 5 years from now. Especially since my preference is to not dig out the
> entire bed and replace the contents much before 2010, if at all possible.
>
> What do the under-glass botanical gardens do?
> Anything special used for the beds inside MOBOT's Climatron for example?
>
> Thanks,
> -Dan

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