Fruiting Soil (Retail Potting Mix)

Texture: medium, structured Drainage: Good pH: 6.2–6.8
Fruiting Soil (Retail Potting Mix) - Soil

Container medium for fruiting vegetables and dwarf fruit trees, emphasizing structure, potassium, and calcium availability.

🧱 Texture, Drainage & Fertility

Texture: medium, structured

Drainage: good

Fertility: moderate to high

Organic Matter: high

Tendencies: nutrient leaching in heavy rain, blossom end rot if Ca is limited

🧪 pH

Typical pH Range: 6.2–6.8

✅ Best Suited For

  • Tomato, chili, eggplant
  • Strawberry
  • Dwarf citrus (tweaked pH)

⚠️ Not Ideal For

  • Seed starting
  • Cacti/succulents

🛠️ Amendments & Improvements

  • Include Ca/Mg (dolomite) sparingly
  • Use controlled‑release fert; supplement K during fruit set

🪴 Recommended Container Mix

35% coco coir, 25% compost, 20% perlite/pumice, 10% fine bark, 5% biochar (pre‑charged), 5% worm castings; optional 0.5–1% dolomite.

🔍 Diagnostics

Hand Test: Holds together lightly; resilient.

Jar Test: OM dominated; some fines for moisture holding.

🐛 Common Issues & Fixes

  • Blossom end rot (tomato/pepper): Keep moisture even; ensure Ca availability; avoid EC spikes.

💡 Care Tips

  • Use 20–30 L containers for fruiting crops
  • Mulch surface and water deeply

🌦️ Malaysia Notes

Alternate heavy rain and heat drives swings—use mulch and slow‑release feeding.

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Note

Use these profiles as practical guides. Local site conditions vary—observe water infiltration, plant responses, and adjust amendments accordingly.

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