Effects of Varied Soil Composition (Char, Sand, Potting Mix) on the Growth of Radish Starts
- Log in to post comments
Bear Kaufmann. Initially posted April 7, 2008. Updated August 5, 2008.
Images showing trial preparation and radish germination
(Select image to enlarge in Gallery.)
Materials/Methods
Char was Lazzari Brand mesquite BBQ char (due to availability), crushed and screened to 1/8".
No nutrients were added to the char itself or to the soil.
Soil was FoxFarm OceanForest Potting Soil.
Sand used was horticultural sand.
No mycorrhizal fungi were added.
Mixtures range from 0-100% sand, soil, and char in ~16% increments by volume. 90 pots total. 28 combinations with 3 pots each + 6 additional pots at 33%/33%/33% composition. Pots were placed randomly within the tray. Tray was rotated 180Sports News | Nike nike huarache paris for sale by owner craigslist , Gov