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#1065From: Shepherd OgdenFeb 15, 1992 6:32 AM
Don — you will have more convenient control, but hardly less expensive. We grew 2,000 flats of plants a year when we were in the bedding plant business, and did detailed cost analysis of the mediums; Oasis was one of the most expensive. YOu might just want to look into getting a better deal on your mix. We were paying about $15 for a compressed 5.5 cu ft bale of Sunshine Mix that filled something on the order of a hundred flats. The Oasis is a foam product, the same stuff that is used in floral arrangements to hold them upright and store water in the bottom of hte vase.
#1135From: DON L SCHONBERGFeb 15, 1992 9:44 PM
I am new to CompuServe, and the question about the Oasis Wedges, was the first time I used this forum. Wow, you can really get some great information… I too have been using the compressed 5.5 cu ft. bales, the brand name is "ProMix". However, my cost is around $28. The main reason I tried the Oasis system was more for saving transplanting time. I was at a six hour symposium on "Todays Perennials" today, and I can't wait for spring. Meet a lot of great people, and like always found out how little I really know about gardening.