Square Foot Gardening Forum
[table bgcolor=#000000 height=275][tr][td]
MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Toplef10MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? 1zd3ho10

Hello Guest!
Welcome to the official Square Foot Gardening Forum.
There's lots to learn here by reading as a guest. However, if you become a member (it's free, ad free and spam-free) you'll have access to our large vermiculite databases, our seed exchange spreadsheets, Mel's Mix calculator, and many more members' pictures in the Gallery. Enjoy.

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? I22gcj10MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? 14dhcg10

[/td][/tr][/table]

Join the forum, it's quick and easy

Square Foot Gardening Forum
[table bgcolor=#000000 height=275][tr][td]
MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Toplef10MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? 1zd3ho10

Hello Guest!
Welcome to the official Square Foot Gardening Forum.
There's lots to learn here by reading as a guest. However, if you become a member (it's free, ad free and spam-free) you'll have access to our large vermiculite databases, our seed exchange spreadsheets, Mel's Mix calculator, and many more members' pictures in the Gallery. Enjoy.

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? I22gcj10MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? 14dhcg10

[/td][/tr][/table]
Square Foot Gardening Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Search
 
 

Display results as :
 

 


Rechercher Advanced Search

Latest topics
» Onions. Walk on?
by sanderson Yesterday at 6:02 pm

» Bokashi
by OhioGardener Yesterday at 8:13 am

» New to SFG and in Virgina
by sanderson Yesterday at 1:38 am

» Compost bins: Open vs. closed
by Scorpio Rising 3/27/2024, 10:38 am

» Recommended store bought compost - Photos of composts
by sanderson 3/26/2024, 5:56 pm

» 6 metal trellis frames
by docachna 3/25/2024, 4:31 pm

» N & C Midwest: March and April 2024
by Scorpio Rising 3/24/2024, 3:01 pm

» What Have You Picked From Your Garden Today
by OhioGardener 3/24/2024, 1:28 pm

» Senseless Banter...
by OhioGardener 3/23/2024, 6:02 pm

» Joann's fabric bankruptcy
by neefer 3/23/2024, 12:33 am

» New gardener from Santa Fe NM
by CantersVary 3/22/2024, 7:50 pm

» Kiwi's SFG Adventure
by KiwiSFGnewbie 3/22/2024, 5:07 pm

» Heat Mat Temperature Test
by OhioGardener 3/22/2024, 2:09 pm

» Victory Garden Reboot
by Scorpio Rising 3/22/2024, 11:53 am

» Mark's first SFG
by sanderson 3/22/2024, 11:43 am

» Commercial (bagged or bulk) compost question
by Mikesgardn 3/21/2024, 7:09 pm

» Think Spring 2024
by Scorpio Rising 3/20/2024, 10:34 am

» Fire Ring / Round Raised Bed Planter
by sanderson 3/19/2024, 4:51 pm

» Galvanized Fire Ring for Rhubarb Raised Beds?
by OhioGardener 3/18/2024, 10:34 am

» Happy St. Patrick's Day
by Scorpio Rising 3/17/2024, 5:54 pm

» Happy Birthday!!
by Scorpio Rising 3/11/2024, 10:28 am

» What are you eating from your garden today?
by Scorpio Rising 3/10/2024, 8:38 pm

» Why I love Oregano in the garden.
by OhioGardener 3/10/2024, 8:16 am

» Comfrey
by OhioGardener 3/9/2024, 6:07 pm

» Sealing Barrels Flowers Struggling-Need Ideas
by Turan 3/9/2024, 3:09 pm

» Hello again from a slightly different part of Central PA!
by sanderson 3/9/2024, 1:46 pm

» Chicken manure compost
by Oopsiedaisy 3/8/2024, 7:56 pm

» Chinese Broccoli
by sanderson 3/7/2024, 10:28 pm

» Heat Mat Lifespan
by Scorpio Rising 3/7/2024, 9:33 am

» Now is The Time To Take Seed Inventory
by OhioGardener 3/6/2024, 4:36 pm

Google

Search SFG Forum

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

+4
Allyn
sanderson
jimmy cee
freedoms1791
8 posters

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  freedoms1791 10/20/2014, 11:17 pm

I can't get this to work?
freedoms1791
freedoms1791

Male Posts : 20
Join date : 2014-10-15
Age : 68
Location : Zone: 5A Northern IL. Gurnee, IL.

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  jimmy cee 10/21/2014, 10:15 pm

Hi Freedoms
Why not post an example ?
jimmy cee
jimmy cee

Certified SFG Instructor

Male Posts : 2215
Join date : 2013-02-16
Age : 88
Location : Hatfield PA. zone 6b

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  freedoms1791 10/21/2014, 10:44 pm

jimmy cee wrote:Hi Freedoms
Why not post an example ?

Hi,
sanderson   sent a link for a excel sheet that work the size was  33 X 3 X 6 = 49.5 cf.
freedoms1791
freedoms1791

Male Posts : 20
Join date : 2014-10-15
Age : 68
Location : Zone: 5A Northern IL. Gurnee, IL.

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  sanderson 10/22/2014, 1:44 am

Yep. I just looked at the excel on page one and saw your values.

____________________________

Find more about Weather in Fresno, CA
Click for weather forecast
sanderson
sanderson

Forum Administrator

Female Posts : 21496
Join date : 2013-04-21
Age : 75
Location : Fresno CA Zone 8-9

https://connect.xfinity.com/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  Allyn 10/22/2014, 3:20 pm

It's not working for me, either. I tried in three different browsers.
Allyn
Allyn

Posts : 16
Join date : 2014-08-30
Location : Mississippi Gulf Coast, Zone 8b

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  jimmy cee 10/22/2014, 4:38 pm

jimmy cee wrote:Hi Freedoms
Why not post an example ?
Sorry I apparently knew not what I was doing with my post.... MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? 3170584802
jimmy cee
jimmy cee

Certified SFG Instructor

Male Posts : 2215
Join date : 2013-02-16
Age : 88
Location : Hatfield PA. zone 6b

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  sanderson 10/22/2014, 8:56 pm

Allyn,  Try this one.  Only enter the 3 numbers, and the other values will automatically change for your use.

https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t5088-the-old-mel-s-mix-calculator

Welcome to the Forum!  glad you\'re here

____________________________

Find more about Weather in Fresno, CA
Click for weather forecast
sanderson
sanderson

Forum Administrator

Female Posts : 21496
Join date : 2013-04-21
Age : 75
Location : Fresno CA Zone 8-9

https://connect.xfinity.com/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  Allyn 10/22/2014, 9:23 pm

sanderson wrote:Allyn,  Try this one.  Only enter the 3 numbers, and the other values will automatically change for your use.

https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t5088-the-old-mel-s-mix-calculator

Welcome to the Forum!  glad you\'re here

Oh thank you! Smile Silly me, I was trying to use the calculator link in the forum index. I had to try your link in a couple of browsers, but I did get it to work in Waterfox. Smile
Allyn
Allyn

Posts : 16
Join date : 2014-08-30
Location : Mississippi Gulf Coast, Zone 8b

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  Allyn 3/11/2015, 5:01 pm

sanderson wrote:Allyn,  Try this one.  Only enter the 3 numbers, and the other values will automatically change for your use.

https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t5088-the-old-mel-s-mix-calculator

Welcome to the Forum!  glad you\'re here

Oh dear Sad Did the calculator move? When I tried this link (which worked last time I tried it), I get this message:
"Sorry, but only administrators can read topics in this forum."
Allyn
Allyn

Posts : 16
Join date : 2014-08-30
Location : Mississippi Gulf Coast, Zone 8b

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  sanderson 3/11/2015, 5:12 pm

The calculator has been inoperable for some time. The Admin may have removed it???

____________________________

Find more about Weather in Fresno, CA
Click for weather forecast
sanderson
sanderson

Forum Administrator

Female Posts : 21496
Join date : 2013-04-21
Age : 75
Location : Fresno CA Zone 8-9

https://connect.xfinity.com/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  Allyn 3/12/2015, 10:23 pm

Well, there ya go. Smile  It's been a while since I used it last. It was a crutch anyway. I calculated the cubic footage myself using good old-fashioned math. Mrs. Hood (my elementary school math teacher) would be so proud. Smile
Allyn
Allyn

Posts : 16
Join date : 2014-08-30
Location : Mississippi Gulf Coast, Zone 8b

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  sanderson 3/12/2015, 11:35 pm

Aren't you glad you didn't take math in the Common Core?

____________________________

Find more about Weather in Fresno, CA
Click for weather forecast
sanderson
sanderson

Forum Administrator

Female Posts : 21496
Join date : 2013-04-21
Age : 75
Location : Fresno CA Zone 8-9

https://connect.xfinity.com/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Need help with calculations

Post  lneal 4/23/2016, 5:02 pm

With the calculator not working can someone please help me figure out how much I need of each component?  I have 2 x 4 garden boxes.  Also how much compost do I add to my old boxes each year?
Thanks much!
avatar
lneal

Female Posts : 15
Join date : 2010-04-14
Age : 71
Location : midway

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  trolleydriver 4/23/2016, 5:19 pm

2' x 4' x 0.5' = 4 cubic feet (assuming 6 inch depth in 2'x4' box)

Each component = 4/3 = 1.33 cubic feet (approx 1.3 cu.ft. of vermiculite, 1.3 cu.ft. peat moss, and 1.3 cu.ft. of compost).

Keep in mind that peat moss is usually sold in compressed form.  It needs to be fluffed up before measuring volume.
avatar
trolleydriver

Forum Moderator

Male Posts : 5395
Join date : 2015-05-04
Age : 76
Location : Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  lneal 4/23/2016, 5:40 pm

thanks very much!
avatar
lneal

Female Posts : 15
Join date : 2010-04-14
Age : 71
Location : midway

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  sanderson 4/24/2016, 1:25 pm

Each year add enough new compost to bring to level back up to the original height.

____________________________

Find more about Weather in Fresno, CA
Click for weather forecast
sanderson
sanderson

Forum Administrator

Female Posts : 21496
Join date : 2013-04-21
Age : 75
Location : Fresno CA Zone 8-9

https://connect.xfinity.com/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  lneal 4/27/2016, 2:20 pm

Ok I am an idiot I cannot find a way to convert quarts to cubic feet...anyone know how to do this?
Thank you.
avatar
lneal

Female Posts : 15
Join date : 2010-04-14
Age : 71
Location : midway

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  trolleydriver 4/27/2016, 2:43 pm

lneal wrote:Ok I am an idiot I cannot find a way to convert quarts to cubic feet...anyone know how to do this?
Thank you.
Google is your friend. Here is an online calculator. Be sure to pick the correct option, such as US Quarts (Dry).

http://www.metric-conversions.org/volume/quarts-to-cubic-feet.htm
avatar
trolleydriver

Forum Moderator

Male Posts : 5395
Join date : 2015-05-04
Age : 76
Location : Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  lneal 4/27/2016, 2:46 pm

Thank you are great!
avatar
lneal

Female Posts : 15
Join date : 2010-04-14
Age : 71
Location : midway

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  lneal 4/27/2016, 3:34 pm

What happens if you add too much/or not enough 
 of one part of the mix?
avatar
lneal

Female Posts : 15
Join date : 2010-04-14
Age : 71
Location : midway

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  trolleydriver 4/27/2016, 4:50 pm

lneal wrote:What happens if you add too much/or not enough 
 of one part of the mix?
My guess is that is not critical. In some locations they use only compost because the other ingredients are not available. Now if you only had vermiculite and/or peat moss and no compost, then that would not work.

Perhaps the more experienced SFGers will provide a better answer.
avatar
trolleydriver

Forum Moderator

Male Posts : 5395
Join date : 2015-05-04
Age : 76
Location : Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  sanderson 4/28/2016, 3:22 am

Ineal, Never short the compost. Short the vermiculite, short the fluffed up peat moss, but never short the 1/3 quality compost. Do you think you opps? If so, tell us what happened and we will try to help you. I opps when I first made Mel's Mix and the folks here helped me correct the problem. Embarassed

____________________________

Find more about Weather in Fresno, CA
Click for weather forecast
sanderson
sanderson

Forum Administrator

Female Posts : 21496
Join date : 2013-04-21
Age : 75
Location : Fresno CA Zone 8-9

https://connect.xfinity.com/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  jimmy cee 4/28/2016, 6:47 am

sanderson wrote:Ineal, Never short the compost.  Short the vermiculite, short the fluffed up peat moss, but never short the 1/3 quality compost.  Do you think you opps?  If so, tell us what happened and we will try to help you.  I opps when I first made Mel's Mix and the folks here helped me correct the problem. Embarassed

I agree..Compost in my opinion is the most important item in the square foot garden program...my thoughts are it should be emphasized much more than it is.
jimmy cee
jimmy cee

Certified SFG Instructor

Male Posts : 2215
Join date : 2013-02-16
Age : 88
Location : Hatfield PA. zone 6b

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  johnp 4/29/2016, 9:47 am

If you want to know how much cubic ft. you need take your bucket 1 gal., 5 gal. or whatever. the formula is gallons times 0.1337 equals cubic ft.
johnp
johnp

Male Posts : 644
Join date : 2013-01-05
Age : 78
Location : high desert, Penrose CO

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  Zmoore 5/10/2016, 1:05 pm

How do you upload an excel spread sheet?  
I've been working on a "calculator" to do misc. calculations for me, kind of consolidating things into one "area".
Thought others may find it useful if I can figure out how to upload it.
Zmoore
Zmoore

Male Posts : 225
Join date : 2015-04-14
Location : Virginia Zone 7a

Back to top Go down

MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working? Empty Re: MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR not working?

Post  Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum