Question about Al's Gritty Mix

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Daisies87 Pelham, NY Jun 14, 2010

Would this be a good mix for container grown Japanese Maples as well?

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jun 14, 2010

Pretty sure you can use it for anything you want to grow in a pot, but hopefully Al can confirm.

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Daisies87 Pelham, NY Jun 14, 2010

I'm also not clear as to which of Al's mixes is more suitable for growing mixed combinations of annuals in patio containers (either the 5:1:1 bark,peat,perlite or the 1:1:1 bark,turface,granigrit). I'm trying to research as many threads as I can on the mixes and if there is a level below "beginner" unfortunately I am there. Thanks to all that can help :)

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carrielamont Milton, MA(Zone 6a) Jun 14, 2010

You could D-mail Al, he loves fan-mail!

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Daisies87 Pelham, NY Jun 14, 2010

Thanks Carrie, it's good to hear that he doesn't mind questions :)

The feedback on this soil mix has been positive for many who have tried the mix, so naturally I am very curious about it as well. Gritty mix would take care of my "beginner over-watering tendencies", if it is indeed recommended for container grown annuals. I purchase my annuals from an organic nursery. Right now they look great and seem to be growing well, but luck has been on my side, and I'm hopeful that they will continue to hold up.

As for Japanese maples, it seems drainage would be much better in this medium. I just don't know if they would be getting all that they need from the mix (besides the addition of some fertilizer as suggested). I haven't upgraded my subscription yet on this forum so my access to info is somewhat limited, but I'm glad that I stumbled upon some of the articles for this mix on the web.

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Daisies87 Pelham, NY Jun 14, 2010

Haha, I'm pretty sure that "organic nursery" is not the right expression though so please feel free to correct me on the right phrase (organic approach, I think....oh well :) In any case, I also purchase their home made soil, which will remain a mystery, but I am looking forward to trying Al's.

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