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Question for Al/Tapla......

17 years ago

I have read the (very long yet very interesting) threads on your mix. I have started using the "gritty" mix for houseplants. However, I have one question - I have a vermicomposting operation and produce a good bit of vermicompost. How would I go about using THAT in a mix? Any suggestions?

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justaguy2
17 years ago
I am not Al, but Al has been AWOL for a bit so will respond (and hope he shows up soon).

Vermicompost is great stuff, but as you know, the instant it gets wet it has the consistency of clay muck. This isn't going to do container drainage any favors. If you wish to use it then simply keep it at 10% or less of the mix and it shouldn't cause any drainage problems.

Somebody, I think it was Mary Applehoff (of Worms Eat My Garbage fame) who tested VC in containers and found that after 10 (maybe it was 15) percent of container volume results diminished.
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