This item comes with no directions. Can anyone who knows how to use this kind of pot explain how it is used? I live in Georgia w/ red clay for dirt.
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There is helpful video on growing blueberries from Peaceful Valley Garden Supply here:http://www.groworganic.com/organic-gardening/videos/planting-blueberries-growing-blueberriesShe shows soil composition (you will not need the extra acidity blueberries require) in general that might be useful for you. No red Georgia clay though!! The whole point is to mimic a raised bed and control/create your soil. Good luck.
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I just put potting soil in them and they grew giant tomato plants for me. I can't say there's anything special about how to use them.
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I use these in almost all of my operations. Simply start by putting somekind of bottom layer of perlite or other type of drainage material, then continue with growing fill. Check weight often to determine correct watering routine. They do tend to dry faster than plastic containers buy I like using them.
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It's very easy. The pot itself is basically made of weed-preventer cloth, sewn together in a pot shape. So, the product arrives folded up in a plastic bag. You take it out, and just "open" the pot up, shape it as it were. Think of a floppy hat, it's the same idea. You take that out of your drawer, flop it open, and put it on. With this pot, similar idea. When the pot is fully opened, it should maintain it's pre-made pot shape. Then, just add your soil. You may have to pull the edges back a bit every so often, as you put the soil in. And most important, you want to make sure that the soil is packed in properly, all the way around the edges and down to the bottom. Don't leave "air pockets" in the soil. My suggestion is to fill the pot up to about 1 to 1/2 inches before the top of the rim. Before filling the pot with soil all the way, you want to make sure you put soil in at the bottom first, leaving enough room for the plant and root ball. Also, for the most part, you want to make sure that you fill the pot up in such a way, that the plant will be planted at, or just barely above the soil line, and within 1 inch of the rim. That is a general rule. Then you are basically finished. One thing to remember is, since this entire pot is porous, you may have to water the plant a bit more often than usual. Follow the general rules of whatever it is that you are planting. And also, clay soil, for the most part, is not great for most plants. I would use a potting mix soil, or some loam soil mixed in for drainage. But again keeping in mind that this pot will aid in draining much faster than others.
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I used it for potatoes and I bought potting soil to fill it. I filled it a little bit over the potatoes and watered it to keep it moist if it didn't rain. When I got shoots, i put more dirt in to cover it up. I treat it like any other pot I use to put plants in. Place it in sun according to the plant's needs. water will sift through so it won't be floded with water. I turn it around now and then so all sides get sunlight. I am sure it didn't come with directions just like any other plant pot doesn't come with directions. Put a plant in with some dirt, add sunshine and water and watch it grow. I used it for potatoes and I bought potting soil to fill it. I filled it a little bit over the potatoes and watered it to keep it moist if it didn't rain. When I got shoots, i put more dirt in to cover it up. I treat it like any other pot I use to put plants in. Place it in sun according to the plant's needs. water will sift through so it won't be floded with water. I turn it around now and then so all sides get sunlight. I am sure it didn't come with directions just like any other plant pot doesn't come with directions. Put a plant in with some dirt, add sunshine and water and watch it grow.
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You would use a store bought potting mix and plant in that..I use mine for hydroponic tomatoes ..indoors.
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You want to skip the Georgia clay. You want to use a good soil with materials to allow easy drainage, (sand, perlite etc) along with organic materials. A good bag plotting soil from a garden center. Because the soil is going to allow the water to flow thru, you will need to water often for best results. The cloth pots have worked great for me and I have ordered more.
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You can plant anything in this pot just add dirt. I would not recommend red clay. These pots tend to dry out faster then a plastic pot but provide a much better rooting system for your plant.
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You have to start you clay cooker in a cold oven. Then gradually build temp. My understanding of wood fired oven is that they need to be thoroughly preheated????
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You'll need to open it up and adjust the pots. They are little screws on the inside. If you turn each one a little and watch the image you'll notice it changes it. Tweak them until you get what you need.
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The "pots" are each separate in a way and drip into the lower level so it doesn't take as much soil as you might think. I used regular potting soil I think...I know I didn't mix anything special in.
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I would recommend that you read the directions that come with the stakes. I did put most of the ceramic part into the soil (about 3") as the moist ceramic being in contact with the soil is what keeps the plant at the proper hydration.
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I've used the 7 gallon Smart Pot last year. It did well. This year I am reusing them. I had one minor problems with one of them. The handle on one of my Smart Pots came apart. Both than that, I love them. Our gardens are clay and impossible to dig holes to plant. I use a variety of Smart Pots...not gorgeous, but they work and the are reasonably inexpensive.Melinie
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Start with one side and slide the wood through the ceramic loop on the pot. Bend the wood at the natural point where it looks like it bends and slide it back up through the wooden ring which should secure it back onto itself. Then repeat this for the other side as well. Sorry, a picture is worth a thousand words but I hope this was helpful
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I haven't used mine yet, but on the box there should be directions. If you don't have the box I suggest you google the product for help. So sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
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My problem has always been outside on the bottom. I would soak till corn got soft enough to remove. Then use the Calphalon product. I think it's the only option. Will the pot is usable? I don't know. Be gentle.
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There are no timing directions included. I have not made rice or any other grain in this streamer pot. I don't think its suitable for the same. You may need some kind of a grain insert if you want to steam grains.
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It's been awhile but as I recall, it does come with a little insert thing that talks about how to season it --- basically by grinding dry corn or beans and baking it. I also ground used dried garlic, comino seeds and dried onion . I will say this though...to get a really great finish is going take time and repeated applications...if you are in a great hurry, you might want something else. In my mind, these are heirloom pieces of kitchenware that are meant to last a lifetime and passed down. They get better with age! Recipe booklet...not one that I remember, sorry...but any combo of yumminess will work. Just rinse out after the fact and bake dry thoroughly. Luck!
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Hi Marianne,All I can tell you is that the set that I received did not include directions. Lucky for us we knew the game. Wish I could be of more help. Tom
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That is precisely how I use it. I get approximately a month of use. Then I go to individual pots. Need to keep an eye on the roots towards the end. They will grow together making it harder to remove plants....fyi
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I cannot give simple instructions. I have not used it enough. I know that I did striggle with too much so one time so decided it was important to go slow on the salt. Good luck.
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I can't remember if it came with instructions, but if you can't find any here's a good website for them: http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/tipsandtechniques/ht/Season_Tagine.htmYou probably need to get a diffuser (inexepensive) if you want to use on the stovetop
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Bah humbug to these alarmists. I use it in a metal bowl, and mix it with a metal spoon. WTF are they worried will happen? Nothing has, in my case. They don't seem to actually even know what the problems are with using metal to mix the clay. It's simply something they "heard". Don't be a wimp. I might even throw in some bleach too, just to kick it up a notch. Oh, and some ghost peppers. And some eye of newt too.
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I also didn't receive any instructions with the purchase. I looked up suggestions on google. This is what I've found, I sprinkle/spray water on my plants once a week. The suggestions said less than that however it is incredibly dry in my apartment so they are requiring it more frequently. When I planted them I made sure that they had a great drainage system (rocks in the very bottom with topsoil above that).