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  HOW TO SOW TOMATO SEEDS IN POTS There are two main types of tomato: compact  bush  varieties, and larger  cordon  varieties. The latter grow better in large growing bags, 30cm pots, or in the ground, and will need to be staked for support.  Bush  varieties don’t need support as they grow much shorter and bushier. They can be grown in pots and hanging baskets easily. Tomato plants prefer slightly acidic soil, with an ideal pH of 6.0-6.8. They are also thirsty plants, requiring a good amount of water and lots of nourishment. Coco coir falls naturally within this pH range, is highly water retentive and absorbs nutrients well, making it an ideal substrate for thriving tomato plants. SOWING TOMATO SEEDS FOR HEALTHY GERMINATION As seedlings grow well at room temperature, around 18–21C, you can give them a good start by growing indoors during the earliest stages. If your seedlings are growing in a greenhouse, or similar temperature-controlled environment, you can sow as early as late-Februa

  Coco Coir Help Home Gardeners “Grow like the Pros” When a consumer buys those tasty “grown on the vine” tomatoes in their local grocery store, chances are those vines were sprouted and grown in a blend of “Coco Coir” growing medium rather than peat moss. Hydroponic and greenhouse growers around the world are well acquainted with Coco Coir (pronounce “coy-er”) growing compounds, and celebrate its convenience and water, nutrient and labor-saving properties. But as popular as the use of Coco “Peat” or “Coco fiber” in hydroponic and potting mixtures is with commercial growers, Coco Peat is new to most home gardeners in North America. Starting with the baseline that coir is sustainable, eco-friendly, long-lasting and organic, the user-friendly properties of this product are sure to make it the “go to” growing media for growing veggies in a pot or in the ground. Coco Peat is an Amazing Soil Conditioner Coco coir is more than a substitute for Peat moss—it has many superior qualities. Coco c

  How To Mix  Potting Soil  – Recipes For Seedlings, Herbs, And Vegetables, And Cacti And Succulents Potting Soil  for Seedlings Seedlings like light, airy soil with good moisture retention. Nutrients are not as important for this early stage of plant growth. This soil mixture is for starting seeds before later repotting to richer soil. 3 parts coco coir   or  sphagnum peat moss 1 part worm castings  or   compost 1 part vermiculite ½ part perlite Potting Soil  for Flowers, Herbs, and Veggies This mixture is great for most herbs and vegetables. Some flowers like acidic soil or require additional supplementation, but this mixture is a good starting base for any indoor or outdoor plant. 2 parts coco coir  or   sphagnum peat moss 1 part worm castings  or   compost 1 part vermiculite ½ part sand organic fertilizer (the amount depends on which fertilizer you use — all  organic fertilizers  have thorough instructions on a by-volume basis) Potting Soil  for Cacti and Succulents Cacti and succu

What Are The Basic Components Of  Potting Soil ? There are four basic parts of  potting soil  that you need to account for if you decide to make your own  potting soil  mix. Different materials can be substituted depending on product availability and your gardening or environmental priorities, but your  potting soil  mixture will need to contain the following components: Base Substrate Moisture Retention/Aeration Nutrition Drainage Containers are great for a number of reasons, namely that they’re versatile, space-saving, and allow you to be more efficient in your use of resources. If you have a small garden space or live in an apartment with a balcony or rooftop, containers are for you. Choosing A Base  Potting Soil  Substrate This is the foundation of the  potting soil . The substrate is the most abundant item and will give your soil its bulk and its primary structure. Substrates are generally inert, meaning they offer no nutritional value to your plants. Substrates are largely respon