I found the Orchid Bark at my local nursery in 1 cubic foot bags for about the same price/cu. ft. you paid. Going to give it a go this season.
I'm also going to supplement the Pro-Mix HP with vermiculite as it appears to be an ingredient in the Pro-Mix BX that's missing from the HP mix. So my modified grow media is now as follows:
* Pro-Mix HP (3 parts)
* Orchid Bark (2 parts)
* Perlite (0.5 parts)
* Vermiculite (0.5 parts)
Then E.B. Stone Sure Start per the instructions.
I still am unsure about the following so any help whatsoever would be greatly appreciated:
1. Any issue with the 3:2:0.5:0.5 grow media mix? Really just wondering about the vermiculite. Is it needed and if so do I have the right amount?
2. I have leftover Jobes 2-5-3 fertilizer from last year. Does this seem correct to use for the fertilizer strip? As I mentioned, my results last year weren't great and I'm wondering if this might have contributed.
3. How exactly do I apply the Actinovate, Mykos, and Azos? Do I just throw these down all together at the base of the plant before I pop it in?
As always, thanks for all the suggestions.
Dan
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