Thanks so much everyone for your input.
Marsha, the potting medium is indeed a potting mix, there is no soil. I grow in various types of containers/bags so I fully understand that soil in containers is a big no-no. Sometimes I will add some of my own compost to the containers especially as the season progresses and the mix settles, with good results. Of course I will not be doing so with the earthboxes.
Thanks so much for explaining what you do. The proof is in your tremendous success and the seeds you graciously offer each year.
I will add the organic fertilizer strip along with 1/2 cup of lime at planting. Then the calcium nitrate and Epsom salt weekly.
I am so eager to get out there and start planting, hopefully in a couple weeks it will happen! I began working on a new raised bed last year and it's ready. I haven't grown much in ground here so this will surely be interesting.
Thank you all and Happy Growing!
Jillian
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