We're finally all planted!

barbara barnett wrote:It took us quite a while to locate all the ingredients for Mel's Mix but finally we got everything and got it all together this past weekend. We're real excited about all the veggies we've planted both as seed and seedlings and are anxiously waiting for all the little seeds to sprout their little leaves.

chet wrote:

barbara barnett wrote:It took us quite a while to locate all the ingredients for Mel's Mix but finally we got everything and got it all together this past weekend. We're real excited about all the veggies we've planted both as seed and seedlings and are anxiously waiting for all the little seeds to sprout their little leaves.

Hey barbara where did you find all the ingredients for mel's mix? I live in key largo doing my sfg almost have all compost for mix but still missing one part. Its hard to find vermiculite check all hd and loews but none found. Did find a good online site and store front near west palm going on road trip this sat. to see if i can pick up some stuff. So if you have something closer let me know.

gobreeze wrote:Chet,

Medium grade vermiculite is available in Homestead at Atlantic FEC www.atlanticfec.com/ in medium grade for about $11.00 for 4 CF. I called them earlier this week to get a quote. They have it in stock and sell to the general public.

Barbara,

Congrats! I'm going to start a South Florida topic for us way down here. I have lettuce, maters, field peas, bush beans, okra, chard, carrots and spinach planted now. We're just west of you guys in Davie. Please let us know where you found your MM supplies!
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Shelby

nKedrOoStEr wrote:chet, you are being smart and you will be better off in the long run by trying to go with the coarse grade as outlined in Mel's book.

Make sure and check local garden centers and nurseries.

chet wrote:...yea i checked with them but i was looking for coarse grade. Most of parts of mix i found at home depot but had to mail order some stuff....

nKedrOoStEr wrote:I am a rookie as well, so I think its very important to stick to the plan. Everything that I have read, and where most people end up cutting some corners and not following the suggested Mel's Mix outline, all seem to end up with regrets. I have had enough garden issues in the past, and I want to make sure that if I have an issue, its not because I didn't follow something as simple to put together as Mel's Mix.
The initial cost may be more, and some of the ingredients may be harder to find in certain areas, but I am convinced that anyone who puts forth the proper effort at obtaining the right ingredients will be rewarded for it in the long run.

nKedrOoStEr wrote:Congrats on your score