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Re: Pearlite in raised beds

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To improve moisture retention, my #1 recommendation is to mulch with at
least a 2-3 inch layer of good quality mulch.  I use bagged organic
compost or redwood compost as it does work itself into the soil and
improves my soil texture as well.  After I mulched my beds I only had to
water once a week (rather than every other day).

zone 9, so cal.

scorrao@mailserver.netcarrier.com wrote:
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> Hi,
> 
> I hope there is someone out there better at math than I.  I have (4)
> raised beds 4ft x 8ft x 18" high, the soil is about 15" high.  The
> beds dry out very quickly in the summer so I am adding pearlite and
> vermiculite to hopefully avoid the problem this summer.  The soil in
> the beds are comprised of top soil, mushroom soil, peat moss and a
> little compost.  I don't know how much of the pearlite and
> vermiculite I should add to an area that large.  I only have recipes
> for small quantities that call for cups.  I couldn't begin to tell
> you how many cups are in there.  Help please!!!!!!!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Sheila
> 
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