Vegetable Container Mix

Texture: medium, structured Drainage: Good pH: 6.2–6.8
Vegetable Container Mix - Soil

Rich, structured blend for fruiting vegetables in pots with strong water and nutrient buffering.

🧱 Texture, Drainage & Fertility

Texture: medium, structured

Drainage: good

Fertility: high

Organic Matter: high

Tendencies: can compact after a season

🧪 pH

Typical pH Range: 6.2–6.8

✅ Best Suited For

  • Chili, tomato, eggplant
  • Cucumber (large containers)

⚠️ Not Ideal For

  • Cacti/succulents

🛠️ Amendments & Improvements

  • Side‑dress with compost during fruiting
  • Add more perlite if watering is slow

🪴 Recommended Container Mix

35% coco coir, 30% compost, 20% perlite/pumice, 10% fine bark, 5% worm castings.

🔍 Diagnostics

Hand Test: Holds together; resilient.

Jar Test: OM dominated; some fines.

🐛 Common Issues & Fixes

  • Blossom end rot (tomato): Maintain even moisture; ensure Ca availability; avoid swings.

💡 Care Tips

  • Use 20–30 L pots for fruiting crops
  • Stake/tie plants early to avoid root disturbance

🌦️ Malaysia Notes

Monsoon bursts cause leaching—use controlled‑release fert and mulch surface.

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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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