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2. Potting soil - Wikipedia

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   A soil test may be done to analyze the chemistry of a potting mix, despite the mix not necessarily being made of soil. As an approximation for indoor home planting, the mix is generally treated as greenhouse growth medium. The main method is a saturated media extract (SME), which tests the chemical contents of a water extract of the mix.

3. Soil steam sterilization - Wikipedia

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   Soil steam sterilization (soil steaming) is a farming technique that sterilizes soil with steam in open fields or greenhouses. Pests of plant cultures such as weeds, bacteria, fungi and viruses are killed through induced hot steam which causes vital cellular proteins to unfold. Biologically, the method is considered a partial disinfection.

4. John Innes compost - Wikipedia

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   The potting mixes are used to grow different types of plants depending on their nutrient requirements. [1] All three potting mixes have the same soil component: 7 parts sterilised loam; 3 parts peat; 2 parts sharp sand [5] They each contain ground limestone, and varying quantities of the same base fertiliser mix: 2 parts hoof and horn; 2 parts ...

5. How To Garden with Perlite Potting Soil - AOL

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   Soil mixes. Buy it pre-mixed into soils at a garden center, or make your own by mixing up to one-third part perlite with your soil. For succulents and orchids, you can use more.

6. You Don't Need a Garden to Grow Dates—Here's How to Do It Indoors

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   "A good cactus potting mix comes to mind for your date palms." You may also have to occasionally fertilize your tree with a palm-safe product. Related: 8 Vegetables That Thrive in Sandy Soil ...

7. How to Propagate Philodendron for Endless Houseplants ...

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   Fill a container with well-draining potting soil and dig a hole in the soil. Place the roots in the hole and push the soil around the roots, covering the base of the cutting. "Water and put in ...