This is a 2 page PDF that has a great reference charts on page 2 for planting vegetables in containers:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/publications/pm870b.pdf
Garden Soil vs. Seed Starter Mix
I've been testing different seeds with seed starting mix and the garden soil from the backyard. Much to my surprise only 1 of the seeds sprouted in the garden soil from the raised garden beds in my backyard. I just had tested this soil and it came in at about 6.5 pH. This is the same soil the tomatoes, strawberries, beans, cucumbers, dill, carrots, onions and cauliflower grew wonderfully in last year. The strawberries are even still alive and looking good after resting in this same soil over the winter.
However, it is plainly obvious that seeds prefer seed starting mix. Out of the 40 or so containers I filled and planted seeds in, only 5 of them with the seed starting mix had zero sprouts. There was only 1 sprouted in the containers filled with garden soil. I'm really very surprised. But also very glad I tried both ways. Can you imagine if I had tried with out using the seed starting mix? I'd have been so very disappointed.
However, it is plainly obvious that seeds prefer seed starting mix. Out of the 40 or so containers I filled and planted seeds in, only 5 of them with the seed starting mix had zero sprouts. There was only 1 sprouted in the containers filled with garden soil. I'm really very surprised. But also very glad I tried both ways. Can you imagine if I had tried with out using the seed starting mix? I'd have been so very disappointed.
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