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[imranarshad263]

I perchage bags of organic compost from lahor compost pvt.I want to mix it in annual beds .please tell me in which ratio I can use it in soil.can I use it alone in a pot without soil for a plant.

[talha.bin.ayub]

I talked to the lahore compost sales person with the same query. He discouraged using 100% compost. And encouraged 50%:50% compost and bhal or 20% compost and 80% bhal in case of the requirements u have mentioned. The proportions differ for succulents and cactuses(they need better draining soils)


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[imranarshad263]

Thanks brother.in gardening videos USA UK gardener use soil fully black just like compost in pots .what is this black soil .if any one know that.it was my guess it is compost but as talaha said 50 50 ratio I confused.

[talha.bin.ayub]

I think that's peat moss. Mostly used in small pots. Looks lovely


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[imranarshad263]

Just peat moss not valid because it has no nutrition for plant

[newton]

See my reply to your other post. It is John Innes compost

[talha.bin.ayub]

Imran can u post pics of the lahore compost fertilizer? And share your experience with it. Is it a good soil mendment or does it make the potting soil compact? The plant fert which is more expensive is made up of part coco peat n part bagasse(sugarcane byproduct). The lahore compost on the other hand is composted kitchen n municipal waste only without any further additions/adjuvants


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[Muhammad Arif Khan]

Quest for the best is the driving force and every gardener is looking for the best potting medium and soil amender.The urge to improve is strong enough to add some thing even if it is not required.
Soil amendment is a continuous process, My experience of the last two decade is based on:
AFFORDABILITY, if it is a few pots Most expensive prepared medium is affordable but if the quantity required is large the cost requires consideration.
AVAILABILITY, Ready availability of same quality is essential.
The availability of nutrients and right PH requirements of the plant are even more important.
Learning in gardening is an on going process with few short cuts, it is the hit and trial that makes it interesting.
HAPPY GARDENING
Arif

[talha.bin.ayub]

Update on using builders sand as an alternative to perlite to enhance the drainage of the plant medium with respect to succulents and cacti:
There are three main sources of builders sand available in punjab n lol--
1- Ravi sand
2- Chenab sand
3- Lawrencepur sand
In the very order than they are stated, their coarseness, quality (both for construction and as an additive in plant medium), and prices INCREASES.
Those living in Rawalpindi might be lucky as Lawrencepur sand is widely used and cheaper for them. It's source is in the place stated near Kamra, enroute to peshawer.
Ravi sand is the poorest, having the highest quantity of silt and being the finest, whilst using it u ll risk compacting ure soil medium. Chenab is better than Ravi sand--u can identify Chenab sand by its looks. It ll have silvery/shiny particles setting it apart from both Lawrencepur n Ravi sand.
Thought I'd share this bit o info with the fellow gardeners here...


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[talha.bin.ayub]

Punjab n kpk *typo


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