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PostSubject: Recycling potting mix   Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:35 pm

I recycle all my mixes (mainly just used for striking roots before planting out). I find that the quality seems to improve over time. Especially if you start with good stuff. I'm always mixing in new ingredients to top it up though. I'm also a big fan of charcoal (straight outta the bonfire pit), I've heard that charcoal keeps things like salts and PH under control. So far I've never had a problem with any fungus either.

It seems that the non-organic material stays as the same while the organic component only improves with age. Like a good wine I guess...
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PostSubject: Re: Recycling potting mix   Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:29 pm

Call me wasteful, but I wouldn't want to recycle too much potting mix. Certainly I wouldn't recycle seed raising mix without nuking it in the microwave to sterilise it first...

However, if you're constantly topping up exhausted nutrients with fresh goodies, I can see how this would be beneficial for mature plants.
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PostSubject: Re: Recycling potting mix   Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:33 pm

I sift my soil to get the sand back and use that for cuttings.
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