Does it matter what soil I use to plant vegtables?

Question

I want to plant cilantro and tomatos. Should I use organic soil or something basic, and not like Miracle Grow?

Answer 1

organic or chemical thats the question But results are what you want. If you have a large enough space try both ways and see which works better for you. No matter what a soil that drains well but will hold moisture will do well. Sounds like you might be using a pot.
If so remember these two require different fertilize. tomatoes need less nitrogen which is easy to do organically. cilantro your using the plant itself, it requires more nitrogen.

I like to use a combination of organic methods and chemical. Starting with a good organic mix and supplementing with chemical fertilize such as miracle grow.

If your planning a small in ground garden I suggest a soil test and also two seperate plots for those two plants so you can prepare and fertilize differently. Also mulch is your friend

GOOD LUCK

Answer 2

I'm not sure what organic soil is but, often the condition of the soil is as important as the nutriants. Anway, if it's just a few feet and you want to plant several tomatoes and cilantro, just dig it up with a spade and add maybe a 40 lb bag of potting soil or top soil usually available at your local box store, Lowe's or Home Depot or what ever serves as such in your home town. Break up the soil and mix in the bag of top soil to loosen the soil so roots from your plants can establish themselves. Water your new plants and keep them moist til they're well established.
Keep them free of bugs and weeds.
A little trick for preventing cut worms is to put a paper collar around the bottom of the tomato plant. Use a stiff paper about 2 inches wide and about 12 inches long and bring the ends together and staple. Put at the bottom of your tomato plant and it'll protect the stem from the dirty, rotton cut-worms.
Good Luck
John

Answer 3

You recommend compost this is made with kinfolk scraps of greens and any eco-friendly aspects - no meat or grease waste no citrus peels. It takes time to make compost by way of fact each and every little thing has to break down. you will get some good potting soil for this 12 months and initiate making compst for next 12 months.