I'ts about time to get off me butt and mix up a batch of soil for Spring Planting.
In a "classic" Coots style mix, equal parts sphagnum, manure(s) and aeration, amongst the additional amendments there is generally some form of a liming agent used.
As I'm understanding this basic mix, the liming is primarily to act as buffer for the sphagnum.
If this be at all correct then the question...
If I use coco pith in place of the sphagnum would that obviate the need for the liming?
I would address calcium requirements with the other amendments...
Yes / No / Is I dumb or just plain stoopid
In a "classic" Coots style mix, equal parts sphagnum, manure(s) and aeration, amongst the additional amendments there is generally some form of a liming agent used.
As I'm understanding this basic mix, the liming is primarily to act as buffer for the sphagnum.
If this be at all correct then the question...
If I use coco pith in place of the sphagnum would that obviate the need for the liming?
I would address calcium requirements with the other amendments...
Yes / No / Is I dumb or just plain stoopid