Re: Potting Soil

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• Subject: Re: Potting Soil
• From: m*@cvtv.net (Cindy Meredith)
• Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 21:56:19 -0500
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>Cindy, thank you for the info. Where do you find coir or coco fiber? My
>soil is
>on the clay side would that work? I really appreciate the input.

You can find coir fiber in the Worms Way Catalogue: 800-274-9676 for a free
catalogue. Also, Peaceful Valley Farm Supply has it:
http://www.groworganic.com. They have a very informative catalogue. The
coir fiber would help loosen your clay soil the same way peat would.
Good luck,  Cindy in TX, Z8/9


>
>Cindy Meredith wrote:
>
>> >Good Morning All!
>> >I have a couple of questions that I would like to put out for comment.
>> >
>> >Does anyone know of a potting soil that does not contain forest products?
>>
>> I've been using coir, also known an coco fiber. I mix it with vermiculite
>> for seed starting. For potting up, I do add soil to my mix, but you don't
>> have to. Just make sure you fertilize adequately.
>>
>>
>> >


The Herb Cottage
Rt 2  Box 90
Hallettsville, TX
phone and fax: 409/562-2153
http://theherbcottage.com

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