Posted this in another thread, figured I'd post my own thread and get more help specifically.


Made some 5-1-1 today for my container veggies and some houseplants that are falling flat and need a refresh.

I used:

Coast of Maine Enriching Mulch (5x)
https://coastofmaine.com/product/darkharbor/

Biobizz light mix Sphagnum (1x)

Perl-Lome perlite (1x)

Grow More dolomitic lime (1/3c)

Here is a photo.... Is this good size for the bark? Any critiques? (This soil is freshly watered!)




Did a lot of reading and what I have come to is this....


The Coast of Maine is ok to use.
I may want to screen some of the fines out.
If I don't screen, there's no need for any Peat, the fines are plenty water retentive as is.

If anyone disagrees please let me know, I plan on mixing another big batch, this time for my indoor tropicals this week.