[Market-farming] Sun Gro Organic mixes
Allan Balliett
aballiett at frontiernet.net
Tue Jan 29 19:21:57 EST 2008
>Hi,
>
>Anyone have experience with any of the Sun Gro OMRI approved mixes for
>starting plants in the greenhouse? It looks like pricing will be better
>on the peat based mix from Sun Gro compared to a compost mix from
>Vermont Compost, I am curious as to how well they perform for vegetable
>starts. If it matters, I am located in Central/Western NY.
>
>Andy
Andy - I've used some of the Sun Gro mixes. The ones I've used have
been nutrient neutral. I don't know if they've put out any with OMRI
nutrient included. For disease suppression and deep dark green growth
over extended periods of time, I've never had anything approach the
VT Compost product, including, unfortunately, our own compost-based
soil mixes. Yes, it's expensive, No, I can't afford to not use it,
yes, I have no financial ties with VT compost.
-Allan Balliett
Fresh and Local CSA
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