Make quality potting soil and soil-less mixes at home. Seedling mix for seedlings in styrofoam flats 2 parts compost 2 part peat moss or coir 1 part perlite The second recipe is a soilless recipe based on the Cornell Mix concept; the third is a classic soil-based formula. Organic substitute for Cornell Mix (large quantity) 1/2 cu. yd. Sphagnum peat or coir 1/2 cu. yd perlite 10 lbs. bonemeal 5 lbs. ground limestone 5 lbs. bloodmeal Classic soil-based mix 1/3 mature compost or leaf mold, screened 1/3 garden topsoil 1/3 sharp sand Note: This mix results in a potting soil that is heavier than modern peat mixes, but still has good drainage. Compost has been shown to promote a healthy soil mix that can reduce root diseases. Perlite can be used instead of sand. Organic fertilizer can be added to this base. Prick-out mix for growing seedlings to transplant size 6 parts compost 3 parts soil 1-2 parts sand 1-2 parts aged manure 1 part peat moss, pre-wet and sifted 1-2 parts leaf mold, if available 1 6" pot bone meal The following recipe is credited to Eliot Coleman. Organic potting mix 1 part sphagnum peat or coir 1 part peat humus (short fiber) 1 part compost 1 part sharp sand (builder's) to every 80 qts. of this add: 1 cup greensand 1 cup colloidal phosphate 1 1/2 to 2 cups crabmeal, or bloodmeal 1/2 cup lime These recipes come to us courtesy of Tel: (800) 346-9140
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