How much potting soil is required to fill the set of three? Do you mix the soil with coconut coir? Thanks!
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The "pots" are each separate in a way and drip into the lower level so it doesn't take as much soil as you might think. I used regular potting soil I think...I know I didn't mix anything special in.
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I don't remember how much soil I used and no I didn't mix it with coconut coir. My guess on the soil was about half of a 2 cubic bag of patio plus from Kellogg's and some composte I make. I planted strawberries in it.
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A small 5 to 10 lb bag did the trick. I would only mix the coconut if what you are planting something that needs to stay moist
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I found this to be a difficult. I trust this is the one with the crappy chain. You can add the coir or not and either way that chain is not proper for the pot. It is quite heavy with just dirt-no matter as it is still heavy. I was very disappointed with it and hope you have a better pot than I had.
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My Granddaughter used just the soil in the kit. Hers grew very quickly. You could probably add some garden soil to make it grow.
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Good afternoon, Ron. The approx. amount of soil/mix is 18 liters. Thank you, Sarah | Plow & Hearth Customer Service
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i planted about 10 seeds in a rectangular pot with regular potting soil. surprisingly i only have about 11 plants out of 40 seeds. cant tell you if i did something wrong or the seeds just didnt grow
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I flattened the ground soil then sat the unit on top. I didn't use anything but a compacted peat moss and top soil mix to fill the cavities. I wish that I had started with a cheaper filler for the deeper side, but didn't think about it until after I started filling it. I grew tomatoes and flowers. They turned out beautiful.
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I believe you cannot these are intended for rooting purposes only unless you use them in conjunction with the bigger 8 inch blocks and flood tables as soon as roots pop out of these kind you need to plant into coco coir or the soil of your choosing once planted into your growing medium the block will become consumed by the soil and growing root I hope this helps
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It doesn't stay together. I can fill my trays or pots with as much or little that I need. This is not a moss, but a dried brick of grounded up coconut husk. I just love it as it is a pure starter soil.
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I just used a small pot with some regular potting soil in it. Planted three seeds, two sprouted, and one has lasted long enough to get a few leaves on it. My water is pretty hard and the soil is a little on the dense side, which may have contributed to the slow growth rate. But the one that has survived is about 2 inches now (one-two months).
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I bought two packages and planted them in the long rectangular pot. I put as much soil as I would want, sprinkled the seeds evenly, and then sprinkled some additional soil just to cover the seeds. It turned out beautifully. You can use regular soil as well in a regular round pot I'm sure.
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I would use organic sphanagan peat moss mixed with ready to use potting mix
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As I am still adding soil to my 2 bags, so this is going to be a guess, at best! I am using 62-64 dry quart bags of organic soil and feel that I will probably use at least 1 full bag and perhaps another 3-4 quarts for both of my potato bags! Hope this helps!
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I cannot tell you the exact ammount. I can tell you I purchased a large bag of potting soil and I was able to fill two planters with soil left over. I hope this is helpful.
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I wouldn't plant more than 3 and three would be pushing it. The more you have in it the more often you will have to fertilize & water them. If you plant large tomato plants like Big Boy, then I would definitely stick with just 2 plants. The more you put in, the less nutrients they will have and the more root bound they will become.
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I built mine last year I used 90x40 lb bags of soil from Lowes at 1.25 a bag, my husband had cut down some Cedar trees so I also put in a wheelbarrow load of Cedar mulch, depth is around 20 inches (that is filling it right to the top), last year I grew carrots, peas, a few lettuces and a Jalapeno (best Jalapeno's ever), this year I am trying a few potatoes, carrots and lettuces. Hope this helps.
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Soil would depend on what you are planting. I used Potting Soil for flowers. If veggies/herbs then garden soil would be fine. Also filled it almost to top (3 bags) and the flowers should drape over within a few weeks.
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I found some information here: http://www.house-garden.us/articles/guide-to-growing-in-coco/ It seems to be a very good choice as a rooting medium and an enhancement to potting soil. It helps the roots to spread out and contains beneficial bacteria (which, however, can be destroyed by the chlorine in tap water, so use purified water). You can find more information by doing a Google search of "Coconut fiber planting medium."
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1.5 cubic ft bag will probably fill 3+ . I use 5s and I can fill 2 +. And I add about 1 part perlite to 3 parts soil. Of course you can fill more with the perlite addition. Aerates the soil, for more oxygen flow, better drainage and keeps soil more "Fluffy". I dont know what you use it for, but FF soil is a little hot. So I add 1/2 cup of lime to soil mix. Especially if your plants like PH of 6.3 to 6.8.