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Old February 20, 2017   #25
Barb_FL
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I thought solarizing did make a big difference. But in Florida, the best solarizing months are the months we can't grow most things anyway.

Since we have to grow tomatoes, etc in containers, solarizing the mix keeps it contained. If we didn't keep it covered, we would have massive weeds.

I only solarize what I will want next season so can fit 2 EB of Mix in one EB. This way, I can solarize only in the EB but include what I am keeping from the Root Pouches. I also add crab shells (Neptune's Harvest) to the mix.

These are the bags I solarize in. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...00_s00?ie=UTF8

I've tried the black bags, and doubling cheaper clear bags but I've had the temps up to 140 using these.

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Ricky - I haven't used it yet, but I bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

for flushing the mix.
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