Do you reuse/recycle your mix?

Share your ideas on re-potting, potting mediums and fertilisers.

Do you recycle your mix?

I always use a fresh mix for every repot
9
13%
I always use a fresh mix for every repot
9
13%
I reuse mix only for grow pots/boxes
15
21%
I reuse mix only for grow pots/boxes
15
21%
I regrade old mix and combine with fresh mix for every repot
12
17%
I regrade old mix and combine with fresh mix for every repot
12
17%
 
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Re: Do you reuse/recycle your mix?

Post by Graeme »

All my used medium goes through the seives over the lawn. The stuff retained by the seive is washed untill all the organic particles are removed, leaving just the stone component (whatever that is as I use so much different stuff). This is then chucked into a strong black plastic bag and placed out in a full sun position until I remember it :D and then reused after 7 to 14 (or :D ) days.

I never reuse any thing, including pots, without some sort of sterilisation - hence the sun.
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Re: Do you reuse/recycle your mix?

Post by cre8ivbonsai »

Great to see everyone's differing opinions and experiences :tu:
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