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    Growbags In Place of MPC?

    Sorry for what may be a silly question but can a person (whose on a budget) use growbags such as the one below in place of mpc? For example to help fill a raised bed.

    Homebase Medium Grow Bag - 30L


    It does say to "use within packaging" but what would happen if it was used to partly fill a raised bed?

    Cheers
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  • #2
    Use it - it'll be fine for what you want.

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    • #3
      I don't see a problem using it in your raised beds. It's just the same compost but in a bag designed for people who want to grow tomatoes or whatever so they can cut holes in it and plant them.
      I work very hard so please don't expect me to think as well!

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      • #4
        I bought a couple of those & used it for potting on my peppers & a couple of tomatoes,they're growing normally It will be great in your raised bed!
        Location : Essex

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        • #5
          Oh phew, thanks everybody. Now I can get my bed topped up for a little bit cheaper

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          • #6
            I used nothing else last year, was very satisfied with it, our stock has just come in so of later this week for some.
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            • #7
              I use it when it works out cheaper than a 'standard' bag of compost - at the local garden centre they generally start to stock the cheaper growbags from about now. (Not that I'm tight fisted or anything)

              It will be fine for your intended use.
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              • #8
                Only one problem.

                Sainbugs has been taken over, they no longer sell any Homebase branded products. We were told in store today ignore the web site, it all needs updating.
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                • #9
                  I think the verve 150 litres works out cheaper at Just under £7 a bag and choice of peat free or peat at the same price. It's quite a heavy though.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Baldy View Post
                    . (Not that I'm tight fisted or anything) .
                    Balders, I heard you squeaked when you walked ;0)
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                    • #11
                      That's just his new shoes! Something I've remembered from the back of my mind says shoes that squeak mean you haven't paid for them. Tight-fisted? Think you've been found out!
                      I work very hard so please don't expect me to think as well!

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