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2018-10-19

How many miles are in a cubic mile?

How many miles are in a cubic mile?

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How do you convert CFT to m3?

To convert cubic feet to cubic meters, multiply the cubic foot value by 0.0283168466 or divide by 35.3146667. For example, to find out how many cubic meters there are in 100 cubic feet, multiply 100 by 0.0283168466, that makes 2.83168466 m3 in 100 cu ft.

Can I plant directly into compost?

Growing plants in pure compost can cause problems with water retention and stability as well. So while it may be tempting, planting in pure compost is not a good idea. That’s not to say you shouldn’t plant in compost at all. Just an inch or two of good compost mixed with your existing topsoil is all your plants need.

How much compost do I add to my soil?

Determine the appropriate compost application depth for your project. The general rule of thumb is 1/4 to 1/2 inch if applying to the top of the soil and 1 to 2 inches if you plan to amend the soil. Recommended maximums are 30% compost in a soil blend, but no more than 25% compost in containers or raised beds.

What is the difference between soil improver and compost?

Any compost will beef up the organic matter in your soil and thus ‘improve’ it. A soil improver (or conditioner) is usually something you mix with your soil to enrich or rebalance it’s nutrient content, but it would be too strong to use to grow most things in undiluted.

What should not be planted next to tomatoes?

Plants that should not share space with tomatoes include the Brassicas, such as broccoli and cabbage. Corn is another no-no, and tends to attract tomato fruit worm and/or corn ear worm. Kohlrabi thwarts the growth of tomatoes and planting tomatoes and potatoes increases the chance of potato blight disease.

Is it better to stake or cage tomatoes?

If you want to grow indeterminate tomatoes in containers, it is best to grow them near a trellis or fence that you can train them up, or use very large pots that will allow large cages. Dwarf (or patio) tomatoes never need staking, but they only grow two or three feet tall and produce small tomatoes (cherry size).

How tall should a cucumber trellis be?

about four to five feet

Do Cherry Tomatoes need a cage?

Supporting Cherry Tomato Vines They are vines and can get to be quite tall so they need to be supported. Forget about an ordinary tomato cage, they will outgrow it in no time.