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DocBrock · April 20, 2018

I wouldn't use any of those soils. The tomato-tone has worked great for my peppers, as has the Alaska fish fertilizer. You don't want to use soil in containers because it is too dense and won't drain well. I used miracle Gro organic potting mix and had trouble with it, the garden soil is much more dense than what I used. I switched to pro-mix which is peat based and it was a game changer. I don't think I would use any compost either. Also throw some garden lime in the mix as well at planting to help adjust the pH and provide calcium to the peppers.

April 20, 2018	#2
DocBrock Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 111	I wouldn't use any of those soils. The tomato-tone has worked great for my peppers, as has the Alaska fish fertilizer. You don't want to use soil in containers because it is too dense and won't drain well. I used miracle Gro organic potting mix and had trouble with it, the garden soil is much more dense than what I used. I switched to pro-mix which is peat based and it was a game changer. I don't think I would use any compost either. Also throw some garden lime in the mix as well at planting to help adjust the pH and provide calcium to the peppers.