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I believe Ben may be referring to some a discussion over at bonsaiweb. When I am growing my stock I first grow in 50/50 peat and perlite. I grow this stock in large (5 gallon or sometimes more) until I am ready to begin training it. When I start training I use shallow bulb pans and my regular bonsai soil. The soil requirements for growing in a small bonsai pot or even a bulb pan are quite different than growing in a large nursery container.

24-May-2004	#7
Ryan bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Apr-2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Ohio Country: U.S.A. USDA Zone: Zone 5b AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 17	I believe Ben may be referring to some a discussion over at bonsaiweb. When I am growing my stock I first grow in 50/50 peat and perlite. I grow this stock in large (5 gallon or sometimes more) until I am ready to begin training it. When I start training I use shallow bulb pans and my regular bonsai soil. The soil requirements for growing in a small bonsai pot or even a bulb pan are quite different than growing in a large nursery container. __________________ My Bonsai Community