1:4 MPC to grit sounds a bit heavy on the grit. 2:1 would be my choice although you can probably get away with even less grit, probably. I have actually struggled with my pots drying out too much over the past few years, rather than being too wet!
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour".
1:4 MPC to grit sounds a bit heavy on the grit. 2:1 would be my choice although you can probably get away with even less grit, probably. I have actually struggled with my pots drying out too much over the past few years, rather than being too wet!
Sorry I just re-read my post thinking it was clear. I meant 1 part grit to 4 parts compost. But your 2:1 is compost:grit, or the other way round?
Yep, I meant 2:1 MPC to grit. I thought you meant 4:1 MPC to grit, that's just the order I read them in the original post. I would up the grit quantity a bit, personally.
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour".
I'd say 2 parts compost to 1 grit would be fine, but I also have to keep mine [tulips] sheltered even with that sort of mix. The climate you have is the defining factor.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've never used grit for planting bulbs in pots I've never seen it necessary , I just have a few crocks from blocking the drainage holes , no harm in having add insurance of using grit of course . Getting the pot off the ground seems more important . I do use sharp sand / grit or grit sand for bulbs going in the ground.
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They hate being wet.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks btw.
The climate you have is the defining factor.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...