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jimmat

make a well drained soil w/o perlite?

8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

Hi,

I can not get perlite where i am (costa rica)

What would be the recomendations for making an organic WELL drained soil. 1 part sand and 1 part organic? Or? Any suggestions?

Thx

Jim

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