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    Re: New work @ Sahib Aquaponics

    Thanks Sam...It was a pleasure to meet you in person...
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    Re: New work @ Sahib Aquaponics

    Saturdays farm tour....


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    Hello David,
    I have a question in regards of the Grow Bags, you say you are using potting mix in them.
    Is that all it takes? or do you add something else to it? or is there a specific formula for it? I have been using organic potting mix from Miracle Grow and it seems to be doing well on some plants but on others the soil looks too wet....

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    Hi Sam..

    I use a mix for 'wicking' beds.
    The basic mix I use is peat, pine bark fines and perlite... in a 3-2-1 ratio

    The mix can wick up to a foot. I try to keep my troughs with about an inch of water in them.

    I do add to the top third of each bag, lime, Epson salts, and organic ferts. before planting.
    I top feed as the plant grows. Heavy feeders, like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants get more.

    To keep the roots from becoming root bound...I use containers with holes in the sides.
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    Thanks David for the info...I am going to try that mixing ratio

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    Also...the smaller the container, the shallower the water.
    A 5 gallon bucket...the water can be up to 3 - 4 inches deep
    a 5 gallon grow bag (Dry gallon is smaller)...I use up to 2 inches
    a 1 gallon grow bag...I use up to 1 inch
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