Asalam-u-Alaikum all,
I m searching on Internet about potting mixture from September 2015 and finally reached on right path, where i can understand local names of plants, fertilizers, tools etc.
Here i want to share my purchasing experience to my new hobby gardeners.
Shop Name: Terminix
Opposite old sabzi mandi/Askari Park
Cell: 0302-2043000 0302-2049000
OSC (Ontario Seeds Cananda) Rs.15 packet. (Comments: seeds are old/expired but germination ration is 30-40%) but collection is unique. Sown some in Early November, Germinated too n waiting for result.
Local Seeds Rs.20 Packet (Comments: Germination Ration 80-90% also depend how you follow instructions).
Always follow instructions by Native Experienced Person. Because seasonal calendar is not same all over world.
Peat Moss:
Srilankan in Brown Color: Rs.100 kg. (Comments: good but germination slow)
Latvia in Black Color: Rs.200 kg (Comments: Best and Quick Germination in just 5-7 days).
Coco Coir:
1 Brick Rs.100/-
Compost:
Khaksehat: Rs.100/-4 kg (Comments: Best)
Imported Compost Rs.300/- 9kg (Comments: have not used).
Vermiculite/Perlite:
Small Jar i think 150gms for Rs.500 (Comments: too expensive i left to buy)
I asked to izhar bhai alternate of both, hope he will reply soon.
All gardening items like pots all sizes, spary's, gardening tools, fertilizers, baskets, every thing is available there.
Purchasing Experience
Moderator: Izhar
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Re: Purchasing Experience
Great... learn from your experiences and share with us.... search the topics for any query, if you are unable to find your specific query, please feel free to start your own topic...
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Re: Purchasing Experience
Jazak-Allah Izhar Bhai.Izhar wrote:Great... learn from your experiences and share with us.... search the topics for any query, if you are unable to find your specific query, please feel free to start your own topic...
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- Posts: 7
- Joined: November 3rd, 2015, 4:23 pm
- Country: Pakistan
- City: Karachi
- Gardening Interests: Want to learn about flowers/plants propagation, cuttings,making potting mixture, sowing seeds etc.
- Location: Karachi
- Contact:
Re: Purchasing Experience
I will check there. Sir you haven't reply for substitute of Vermiculite & Perlite?
Last edited by xcroon on December 14th, 2015, 5:12 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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- Moderator
- Posts: 4340
- Joined: April 11th, 2011, 9:38 am
- Country: Pakistan
- City: Karachi
- Gardening Interests: Fragrant plants, shade gardening, bulbous plants, annuals
- Location: Karachi, Sindh
Re: Purchasing Experience
Epsom salts is Rs. 40-80/kg from Jodia bazar and Bara board respectively...