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farmergiles · 07-12-2010, 03:45 PM

Sticking now.

MonstruoTejas · 07-25-2010, 08:47 AM

I grow Tomatoes and Peppers . I keep three large compost piles going at once in different states of completeness. I use earth either from my place/s or just out in the woods somewhere. I sift my compost through a screen. I add ½ earth and ½ compost. Works wonderful for maters and peppers. I am a newbie to growing grass I am doing my first grass grow using this method and they seem to love it. I am only two weeks into it today though.

I dont have compost bins but I am considering it. I just put them out there and turn them over with the tractor once or twice a month. Lots of horses contribute, dead leaves in the fall (I will pick them up curbside if I see them) contribute, table scraps (no processed foods, dairy or meat) contribute, my chickens contribute, hay, etc etc etc

Its all free though!!!!!

**mothernature** · 07-26-2010, 03:54 AM

For a long time I used:

5 - 2 quart pitchers Perelite
3 - 2 quart pitchers Vermiculite
1 - 12 ounce cup Dolomite Lime

Mixed in a heavy duty garbage bag, closed.

This mix is very dusty and I would recommend using a face mask.

It works well and is very cheap.

emilyblunt · 11-04-2010, 01:48 AM

For every 2x2x1 feet soil:

at least 16 earth worms
bat guano
blood and bone meal (from pigs preferrably)

and you're all set.

07-12-2010, 03:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
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MonstruoTejas Texas Monster Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Where I can ride my Case tractor down the road with a beer in my hand if I want to Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I grow Tomatoes and Peppers . I keep three large compost piles going at once in different states of completeness. I use earth either from my place/s or just out in the woods somewhere. I sift my compost through a screen. I add ½ earth and ½ compost. Works wonderful for maters and peppers. I am a newbie to growing grass I am doing my first grass grow using this method and they seem to love it. I am only two weeks into it today though. I dont have compost bins but I am considering it. I just put them out there and turn them over with the tractor once or twice a month. Lots of horses contribute, dead leaves in the fall (I will pick them up curbside if I see them) contribute, table scraps (no processed foods, dairy or meat) contribute, my chickens contribute, hay, etc etc etc Its all free though!!!!! __________________ "Since it's inception marijuana is natural, given by God for all living creatures to use. Let peace and sanity prevail. Let the herb grow free. There is no finer hobby on this planet than tending to a garden that gives such delightful rewards." - Greg Green. Monstruo de Tejas

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07-26-2010, 03:54 AM	#23 (permalink)
mothernature ancientbongmaster Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 1,200 Thanked 808 Times in 487 Posts	For a long time I used: 5 - 2 quart pitchers Perelite 3 - 2 quart pitchers Vermiculite 1 - 12 ounce cup Dolomite Lime Mixed in a heavy duty garbage bag, closed. This mix is very dusty and I would recommend using a face mask. It works well and is very cheap.

11-04-2010, 01:48 AM	#24 (permalink)
emilyblunt YaHookan Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	For every 2x2x1 feet soil: at least 16 earth worms bat guano blood and bone meal (from pigs preferrably) and you're all set.

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