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Old June 23, 2011   #9
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I have really good success using the following - I layer 1- 2.5 cu ft bag of Miracle Gro potting MIX, then a 25 lb bag of composted cow manure, then another MG, then another cow manure, in my big wheel barrow. when I fill the pots, I just take from the bottom and scoop up - gives me the appropriate mix. Was shocked to see that the local Home ★★★★★ cut the price of the MG mix from 13.50 to 9.50 per bag - and the composted manure ( I use Moo Nure) is about 2.50 per bag.

Still, for this season, I've gone through 40 bags of each - good thing my plants are all loaded up (otherwise the cost per tomato will be astronomical!).

And I use fresh mix in bleached pots each year - the mix in the pots at the end of the season goes into a pile to be used for the flower garden and non-tomato areas of the bigger veggie garden.
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