My Secret 'One Third' Potting Mix Recipe that Saves Money (Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries)

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[@stephenmoberg8807]

I use equal parts of premium topsoil, black Kow, peat moss, and potting soil- with 1/2 part of perlite- great mix- Steve zone 6 b

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[@ausfoodgarden]

Great video Gary! I can attest to the 1/3 1/3 1/3 mix being great for raised beds and pots. I actually use coconut coir instead of peat and use my own compost. Cheers!

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[@cassiekandy505]

It wouldn't be a bad idea to add some perlite for drainage too. I make a very similar mix.😊

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[@wyominghome4857]

A lot of variables depending upon your climate and soil. I planted seed potatoes two years ago in 50/50 shredded leaves and composted cow manure and they did really well. Last year I left out the leaves and used compost and soil and got almost nothing, so I'm going back to my original mix. Our soil here in the West is alkaline so I also add peat moss to .my berry plants along with pelleted sulfur. As for transplanting suckers and offshoots, can't you just heavily mulch the berry plants and then directly transplant the suckers and offshoots in the garden come spring? That's my plan this year. Six to 10 inches of compost and leaves. Crossing my fingers. :)

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[@yaakovrosenfeld2129]

Could I substitute my native sand/clay soil for the topsoil?

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[@franksinatra1070]

Where do you store those plants over the winter? In your greenhouse? Do they need sunlight or can I just put them in my shed? And will they survive nights in the teens and single digits?

[@tiger1554]

In my growing zone 7b the plants such as Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries all survive the snow and freezing temperatures. I have strawberries in small pots that can survive the frost. I think maybe one should be concerned with the winter if you live in zone 5 or colder you might have some trouble. Gary is in the same zone as me by the way.

[@franksinatra1070]

@@tiger1554 I'm in 7a which acts more like 6b some winters but similar climate.. Thanks

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[@djrbignell]

Home Depot in Southern California has discontinued carrying Peet Moss. I had looked at several stores in my area. Yesterday I found the last two bags in Pasadena. 😱

[@robinfreebird4784]

Try Lowe’s if you are near one

[@jacquelineperkins4916]

I can still find it at local nurseries.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Canada does a great job of managing their peat bogs. So is California getting rid of all the Miracle Gro potting mix bags that are mostly peat? I bet they arent and now gardeners have to bay 4x's as much for soil. Ugh. Please visit my new blog www.therustedgardenblog.com The Rusted Garden Vegetable Seeds & Home Garden Supplies: www.therustedgarden.com Earn 15% and become a TRG Affiliate for our seed & garden shop Sign Up Here: bit.ly/4aarkDD

[@knoxrunner]

Very educational. Thank you. I am wondering if similar savings can be done with blueberry plants.

[@ausfoodgarden]

Absolutely! But remember to keep the soil a little acidic. Peat moss and added Sulfur.

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[@ratled1]

Are leaving those small pots outside over the winter or in the green house?

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[@elizabethwallace7029]

As usual, fantastic video. Do you usually keep the potted plants in your greenhouse or just leave them outside?

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All of these plants will be staying outdoors. They can freeze. They will go into my greenhouse early so they green up sooner.

[@NitaP1569]

Thank you. Is this the same formula you used for raised beds?

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[@brianramsey3824]

I built and moved some beds and bought some bagged top soil to mix in...probably not an endorsement for top soil as much as "good grief" bagged potting soil is crap now days

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[@DavinStewart]

Sounds like a heavy mix.

[@juneramirez8580]

Peat isn't heavy, neither is compost. That's two-thirds light mix!

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