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peebee · March 30, 2019

I notice lots of the lot potting mix falls thru the screen holes as I'm filling the Earthboxes. Had an idea: how about putting a couple of paper towels down first? I figure they will still let water thru and will melt away by the time roots start to form. Your thoughts please.

March 30, 2019	#1
peebee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,714	Earthbox soil fall-thru prevention I notice lots of the lot potting mix falls thru the screen holes as I'm filling the Earthboxes. Had an idea: how about putting a couple of paper towels down first? I figure they will still let water thru and will melt away by the time roots start to form. Your thoughts please.