The Ultimate Guide to Perfect 511 Soil Mix

Here is the best video on how to make 511 soil mix right! Your citrus in containers will thank you!
Here is the recipe:
5 parts pine or fir bark (3/8” to 1/2” in size)
1 part coarse perlite #3 in size
1 part soil mix
(1 table spoon of dolomite lime per gallon of mix) adds a ph buffer since the bark is so acidic and add cal and mg)
This mix is so easy to adjust for your climate. If it gets wet a lot, use true 511; if you are in a hotter climate like myself, add an extra part of soil.
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[@SoxInTheGarden]

Thanks for sharing your variation, Matt! 🥰🌱❤️ Lord knows I switch mine up every year. It’s all fun experimentation!

[@growingcitrusincontainers]

What’s your favorite ?

[@carriejo9759]

Great video! I agree with you in Texas we have to add more of the binder like you said! Just too hot here! Very glad you mentioned it so people can tailor their mix accordingly! Only thing I do differently is I don’t add fertilizer to the 1st bottom layer but I do on all the other layers!

[@growingcitrusincontainers]

I fert heavy. 🤷‍♂️. Thank you for watching!

[@BacktoCountry]

Good video Matt

[@growingcitrusincontainers]

Thank you sir!❤

[@doggiefamily908]

Thanks Matt. That is very helpful. I'm in Georgia, with lots of rain. I've learned to use the soil conditioner, which is a really fine bark to help with drainage.
Now I'm trying to find an inexpensive source of large 15-20 gal pots for my citrus. They are now in 5 gal home depot buckets, but need something bigger soon. Any ideas?

[@growingcitrusincontainers]

You can use reclaimed wood to build your own. Or look at Facebook market place. Thank you for watching!

[@VirginiaFruitGrower]

Get 'er done with the 5-1-1 🫡

[@growingcitrusincontainers]

Yes sir! N❤️