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GROUND & RAISED BEDS

Lasagna Method Layering

STEP ONE

Biology – Choose one this crop season

  • John and Bob’s Maximize – 8 lbs covers 1000 or use 11/2  cup per plant, once a crop.
  • Worm Gro (Worm Casting) – Add 1/4 cup and layer over entire bed.
  • Malibu Compost – Add 1/2 to 1 inch layer over entire bed.

STEP TWO

Soil Conditioner

  • John and Bob’s Optimize – 3 lbs covers 1000 sq ft or a palm full per plant, once this crop season.

STEP THREE

Fertilizer

  • John and Bob’s Nourish Bio Soil – 6 lbs covers 1000 sq ft or add 11/2 cups per plant, every six months.
  • Jong’s Grow Better – Add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, every month.
  • Down To Earth (All Purpose) – Apply once every month. 11/2 cups per plant.

STEP FOUR

Top Cover – Choose one this crop season

  • Roger’s Gardens Premium Planting Mix – Add a 1” to 3” layer over the entire bed.
  • Garden and Bloom Planting Mix – Add a 1” to 3” layer over the entire bed.
  • Garden and Bloom Harvest Supreme – Add a 1” to 3” layer over the entire bed.

CONTAINERS – OLD & NEW SOIL

Lasagna Method Layering

STEP ONE

Biology – Choose one this crop season

  • John and Bob’s Maximize – Use 1 to 11/2  cup per plant, once a crop.
  • Worm Gro (Worm Casting) – Add 1/4 cup and layer over entire surface.
  • Malibu Compost – Add a one inch layer over entire surface.

STEP TWO

Soil Conditioner

  • John and Bob’s Optimize – A palm full per plant, once this season.

STEP THREE

Fertilizer

  • John and Bob’s Nourish Bio Soil – add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, once this crop season.
  • Jong’s Grow Better – Add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, every month.
  • Down To Earth (All Purpose) – Add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, every month.

STEP FOUR

Top Cover – Choose one this crop season

  • Roger’s Gardens Premium Planting Mix.
  • Garden and Bloom Planting Mix.
  • Garden and Bloom Harvest Supreme.

New Soil Tips

  • Add potting soil 60% to the top of container.
  • Add the first three amendments. (No need to mix)
  • Add remaining soil to fill container to about an inch below the lip.

Old Soil Tips

  • Remove old plant or plants
  • Add the first three amendments (No need to mix)
  • Add potting soil to fill soil level to one inch below the lip of the container.