They may have changed their soiless mix, but, before I made 6 earthtainers, I bought an earthbox. The mix they provided stayed sopping wet and smelled like a sewer. I had to throw it out, along with a rotting tomato plant. Even if you go with an EB, I'd suggest not getting their soil and instead going with something like the 3:2:1 mix that Raybo suggests. The EB's have a tiny amount of growing medium compared to an Earthtainer and the plants I've planted have always reflected that. They grow just fine. However, the ones I grow in earthtainers are very robust, require pruning and always overtop the 6 foot cage tops, and are extremely productive. I recommend giving one a try, and do it along side an EB so you can then judge for yourself.
Dewayne Mater
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