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  • From: "Kate Halstead" <rockyprairie AT earthlink.net>
  • To: "'Market Farming'" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Potting mix
  • Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:35:35 -0800

Sun Gro markets a line of OMRI certified mixes under the Sunshine label.
I've used their Growers Organic for years for everything from seedlings to
5-gallon tomatoes. It's sold all over the US and their retail site lists a
number of places in New York state. Not horribly cheap, but a very
consistent product. Crusting has never been an issue, but our pH is quite
low. They've got a seedling version without any perlite that I tried once
and had a huge problem with crusting, uneven moisture, etc.

Kate

-----Original Message-----
From: market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Fellenz
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 12:18 PM
To: Market Farming
Subject: [Market-farming] Potting mix

I've been using Vermont Compost Fort V potting soil for the past few years
in the greenhouse for starting my plants. It has worked OK, but I have had
some problems with crusting (I have very hard water), and some issues with
maintaining consistent moisture levels in the compost, especially for plants
like onions, celeriac, tomatoes and peppers which spend more than 3-4 weeks
in the greenhouse. I use approximately 1 pallet a year of potting soil and
am looking for some alternatives which are approved for use in a certified
organic operation, are reasonably cost effective and may perform better than
the Fort V - especially for the longer duration seedlings. In my pre-oganic
days, ProMix worked well for me.

I'm in Western NY and would like to use something which is produced
reasonably close by to reduce freight expense. Any Suggestions?
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