If it’s cheap, it’s probably heavy on the wood fiber, and not the best bet for growing vegetables in containers. Foxfarm’s Ocean Forest Potting Mix is pricy, but good—and well worth the price if you’re growing tomatoes in pots, or growing peppers or eggplants in containers. I’...
I leave the rootball up about 1/2″ because it’ll eventually sink down into this light mix. I sprinkle in a little compost and earthworm castings for added nourishment. I keep the soil dry for 3-10 days while it’s settling in and then water thoroughly. You want your succulents to d...