Gardening in Fuerteventura

[GMT]

Bought compost is not renowned for draining well - it would help to mix some well washed gritty sand (not the fine stuff from Dunes beach!) or 'molida' (Ground lava rock) into the compost and try to find a way to keep the pot itself in the shade to keep the roots cooler. Maybe bury the pot in the ground?

Hi Tamara, where could I buy the gritty sand and/or the molida? Thanks.

[TamaraEnLaPlaya]

I got mine from Fenimoy ferreteria in Villaverde originally in sacks. Then I had a cubic metre of molida delivered, organised by my builder. I believe he ordered it from the lorry guys on the industrial estate with Ideal. The guys at the bottom just as you turn up towards Ideal.

[GMT]

I got mine from Fenimoy ferreteria in Villaverde originally in sacks. Then I had a cubic metre of molida delivered, organised by my builder. I believe he ordered it from the lorry guys on the industrial estate with Ideal. The guys at the bottom just as you turn up towards Ideal.

Thank you  

[GMT]

I got mine from Fenimoy ferreteria in Villaverde originally in sacks. Then I had a cubic metre of molida delivered, organised by my builder. I believe he ordered it from the lorry guys on the industrial estate with Ideal. The guys at the bottom just as you turn up towards Ideal.

In the end I went for picon molido, 2,44€ per sack at Aridos Alonso. I suppose a cubic metre would be cheaper but I'm OK with sacks.

[TamaraEnLaPlaya]

Probably a good idea. The cubic metre sacks don't last very long in our sun, I've twice transferred what I've got left into new bags!

[Perrypower1]

We are looking for advice please on where is best to plant a Canna Lily..North facing, fill sun sheltered etc.  Thanks loads, Perry & Yvonne

[TamaraEnLaPlaya]

If you visit Lidl at the Costa Antiqua industrial estate (IKEA etc) you will see several very nice ones at their car park entrance - full sun and regular but little water. Some of the best ones I've seen are along the drive to the Tres Islas hotel on Corralejo dunes - absolutely amazing - and definitely full sun.

I've just bought some from Oasis garden centre at the Zoo and are going to put them in a raised bed in full sun.

Good luck - let us know how they do.