Mt first motivation is actually for the garden as we are on heavy clay. So part of my thinking has been to use it in pots so this is added to the garden when whatever is in them is planted out. Not a very effective or quick way as it would be better applied and dug in directly. Which of course I am regularly doing anyway.
As an addition to potting compost, which should drain freely, it does seem to be unnecessary.
But I suppose seedlings are particularly demanding on not being too wet so maybe it increases the success rate?
Why use grit ? Depends what you are growing and whether in the ground or pots/containers I would think. Cacti and succulents benefit as do other plants which require sharp drainage. The quality of top soil and MPC is very hit and miss these days so sometimes git is a useful addition.
The secret is to choose a good quality git ( plenty about ) and you won't go far wrong
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Hello All from Scappoose, Oregon, US, near the Columbia River and 20 miles west of Portland. I'm also interested in the sharp sand/grit that Carol and Monty often use.
No gardening centers around here know about it, but everyone I spoke to thought that hen grit might be the same. I'm experimenting with it this spring and summer. Would love to hear from anyone who uses hen grit or chick grit with their soil mix or for topping. Thanks, Kathy
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The quality of top soil and MPC is very hit and miss these days so sometimes git is a useful addition.
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I'm also interested in the sharp sand/grit that Carol and Monty often use.
Would love to hear from anyone who uses hen grit or chick grit with their soil mix or for topping. Thanks, Kathy
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.