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nmorano1

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Why is a potting media preferable to soil for growing plants in pots?
 
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What is the function of each of these basic components of potting media?
 
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Koolkid240

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Soil has small pore spaces, but an organic medium has large pore spaces to allow air to reach the roots of the plant. A potting medium will not compact under containerization as soil will. Also a medium will be sterile and not harbor disease organisms, weed seeds, and insects. Finally, potting media are lighter in weight than soil.

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organic component  to retain water and act as a reservoir for nutrients
coarse aggregate - to create large pore spaces that allow the free flow of water and air through the medium


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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