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The Star Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi<br />
Thursday March 16 2017 37<br />
Q<br />
GARDENING<br />
ADVICE with<br />
Because we rent, I am<br />
gardening in containers such<br />
as tubs, buckets and even a<br />
bath! This is my second year, and<br />
the vegetables (beans, zucchinis,<br />
lettuce, tomatoes, beetroot etc) are<br />
as good as last year’s crop. I initially<br />
set my pots up with potting soil,<br />
Mulch & Grow, and compost (yours<br />
and my own). Now I need to know<br />
how to ‘pep up’ or keep the soil<br />
viable for next year’s crops. Or<br />
should I discard it and start again?<br />
Today’s winning question<br />
came from Karina Rasmussen.<br />
Congratulations!<br />
A<br />
While it is possible to ‘pep up’ your existing soil in the various containers you mention, we would<br />
strongly advise starting the new season of vegetable growing with new potting or container mix. The<br />
reason for this is because after two seasons of successful cropping, the soil in your containers will not<br />
only be depleted of essential nutrients, but will have lost some important structure that could lead to drainage<br />
or water retention issues.<br />
Emptying your containers provides an opportunity to clean them to reduce possible fungal infections, and you<br />
can also check that the existing drainage holes are suffi cient.<br />
Remember, even when using new potting or container mix, it is important to apply slow release fertiliser during<br />
the growing season to ensure your veggies grow strong and healthly throughout<br />
the season. Products to try are; Garden Time Container Mix, Daltons Premium<br />
Potting or Tub Mixes, Garden Time Complete Fertiliser, Daltons incredible<br />
edibles ® Vegetable Fertiliser.<br />
For more advice, read How to Grow guides at www.daltons.co.nz/how-to-guides<br />
Bulbs are a<br />
superb way to<br />
add springtime<br />
fragrance and<br />
colour to your<br />
garden after a long<br />
winter. Plant different<br />
varieties to give variations in height and colour. Always label<br />
where the bulbs are in the garden so they are not damaged or<br />
accidently dug up when dormant over winter.<br />
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Send us your<br />
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