Hey everyone! So, I've had a great experience growing tomatoes – managed to get about 20 to 30 cherry tomatoes from my first try. But now that the plant is wilting and I need to remove it, I'm left with the potting soil. What's the best way to handle it? Should I just toss it, or can I save it for next season if I cover it up? Also, I need advice on repotting my succulents. The roots are already poking out of the drainage holes! What's the best method to repot them without harming their roots, and can I combine them into a larger pot? I have some echeveria/pachyveria types that are thriving, and one is even starting to bloom!
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When it comes to repotting your succulents, try to gently pull them out of the current pot without damaging the roots. If they're in ceramic pots, you might need to tap the sides or slide a knife around to break the seal. Once out, loosen the roots a bit and place them in a hole in the new soil, making sure to pack it down to remove air pockets. You can combine them into the same pot as long as it’s large enough! Just make sure they’ll have room to grow.
You can definitely amend old potting soil and reuse it rather than tossing it out. Add in some earthworm castings and maybe some gypsum to get those nutrients back up. If you’re not planting anything until next year, just store it and top it up with fresh compost come spring. It will be good as new!
That makes sense! I never thought about just refreshing it. Thanks for the tip!
What if my succulent roots are really stuck? I don't want to break them.