Forced‑Fruiting Soil (Boosted Mix)

Texture: medium, free‑draining Drainage: Good pH: 6.2–6.8
Forced‑Fruiting Soil (Boosted Mix) - Soil

A potting mix used with fruit‑set feeding strategies. Fruit set depends on light, pollination, and variety; soil should ensure drainage, K and Ca availability.

🧱 Texture, Drainage & Fertility

Texture: medium, free‑draining

Drainage: good

Fertility: moderate

Organic Matter: moderate to high

Tendencies: salt build‑up from frequent feeding, micronutrient lockout at high EC

🧪 pH

Typical pH Range: 6.2–6.8

✅ Best Suited For

  • Chili/pepper fruiting pushes
  • Strawberry in pots
  • Compact tomato varieties

⚠️ Not Ideal For

  • Seedlings
  • Low‑feeding herbs

🛠️ Amendments & Improvements

  • Use balanced K‑forward fertilizers; ensure Ca via dolomite or CaNO3
  • Provide support/trellis to avoid stem stress

🪴 Recommended Container Mix

30% coco coir, 25% compost, 20% perlite/pumice, 15% fine bark, 5% biochar (pre‑charged), 5% worm castings; optional 0.5% gypsum for Ca without raising pH.

🔍 Diagnostics

Hand Test: Resilient, airy; doesn’t smear easily.

Jar Test: OM with moderate fines.

🐛 Common Issues & Fixes

  • Flower drop/poor set: Increase light; ensure pollination and adequate K/Ca; avoid excess N.

💡 Care Tips

  • Keep moisture even during flowering and early fruit set
  • Feed little and often; avoid EC spikes

🌦️ Malaysia Notes

High humidity helps pollen stick—use airflow and gentle shaking to aid pollination on balconies.

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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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