5-1-1 gritty Mix - Looking for more advice

SharonRossy · April 3, 2013

Hey Everyone,

I need some clarification about container soil for tomatoes which I got on another forum. I just want to make sure - the gritty mix is the perlite and lime or is the whole thing considered gritty mix. This is going to be my first time using this type of mixture and I'm a bit nervous about the pine bark fines. I live in Montreal and there's lots of bark, but not sure about how fine they are. There are some that come almost shredded, is that what I'm looking for? And I need to screen? I posted this on the general discussion and realized it should be here.

Thanks a million.
Sharon

April 3, 2013	#1
SharonRossy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,140	5-1-1 gritty Mix - Looking for more advice Hey Everyone, I need some clarification about container soil for tomatoes which I got on another forum. I just want to make sure - the gritty mix is the perlite and lime or is the whole thing considered gritty mix. This is going to be my first time using this type of mixture and I'm a bit nervous about the pine bark fines. I live in Montreal and there's lots of bark, but not sure about how fine they are. There are some that come almost shredded, is that what I'm looking for? And I need to screen? I posted this on the general discussion and realized it should be here. Thanks a million. Sharon