Growing Mediums & Mixes
Growing Mix - No. 2

Fafard

Improved because Fafard uses a liquid starter charge and wetting agent. Improved drainage with addition of more perlite and coarser peat moss. Also used as a soil preparation for outdoor potted plants or soil preparation.
Consists of: 70% Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, 20% Perlite, 10% Vermiculite, Liquid Starter Charge Wetting Agent.

Bulk density: 8-10 lbs.
pH range: 5.5-6.5
Size: 3.8 cu. ft. Compressed Bale
#29162
 
3.8 cu. ft. bale
Organic Compost

Fafard

This is a unique blend of peat humus and compost enriched with ingredients from the sea.  Excellent for vegetable gardens, flower beds, annuals and perennials, planting trees, shrubs and lawns.

30 quarts equals approx. 40 lbs.
#22290

 

30 qt.
Peat Humus - Organic

Fafard

Excellent 98% organic material adds new life to soil. Improves lawns, plants and shrubs by conditioning the soil, returning moisture and controls the leaching of nutrients.

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½ cu. ft. per bag.
30 quarts equals approx. 40 lbs.
#29164
 
30 qt.
Peat Moss - 100% Natural

Fafard

Adds organic matter to soil. Lightens and aerates clay soil. Used as a soil conditioner to give needed body to sandy soils. Increases water and fertilizer retention for richer soil.

3.8 cu. ft. bale covers 90 sq. ft. at 1"
#20840
#29163

 

2.2 cu. ft. bale
3.8 cu. ft. bale
Planting Mix

Fafard

This mix is a blend of peat moss, top soil and bark mulch. It's a real time saver, no need to mix different soil enrichment components.

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30 quarts equals approx. 36 lbs.
#29506

 

30 qt.
Potting Soil

Fafard

Balanced blend of nutrients in fertile soil, free of weeds & harmful organisms. Created for continued growing of house plants, seedings & flower boxes.

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30 quarts equals approx. 36 lbs.
#23830
#29188
 
15 qt.
30 qt.
Top Soil

Fafard

Easy approach to soil enrichment vitalizes your soil by loosening hard clay by separating the stiff structure, conditions and improves sandy soil by making it more compact, permitting it to hold more moisture for flowers, shrubs and lawns.

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½ cu. ft. per bag.
30 quarts equals approx. 38 lbs.
#28066
 
30 qt.

Metro-Mix 360

  

Excellent for potted plant, bedding plant, and hanging basket production.
Exceptional for propagation of seeds, cuttings, and "direct stick" applications.
Ingredients:
• Choice Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss: 35% - 45%
• Medium Grade Horticultural Vermiculite: 40% - 50%
• Patented, Processed Bark Ash: 15% - 25%
• Tested Proprietary Wetting Agent(s)
• Proprietary Starter Nutrient Charge
Specifications:
• Dry Bulk Density: 13-17 lbs./cu. ft.
• Wet Bulk Density: 28-30 lbs./cu. ft.
• pH Range: 5.7 - 6.9
Medium texture.
  MSDS
#28405 2.8 cu. ft.
Metro-Mix 510

  

Excellent for greenhouse and outdoor potted plant and container nursery production.
Proven performer with larger specimen plants and large plants grown in planter.
Ingredients:
• Choice Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss: 15% - 20%
• Medium Grade Horticultural Vermiculite: 25% - 35%
• Select, Composted Pine Bark: 40% - 45%
• Patented, Processed Bark Ash: 10% - 20%
• Tested Proprietary Wetting Agent(s)
• Proprietary Starter Nutrient Charge
Specifications for Coarse Texture:
• Dry Bulk Density: 15.5-20 lbs./cu. ft.
• Wet Bulk Density: 35 lbs./cu. ft.
• pH Range: 5.3 - 6.7
Coarse Texture
  MSDS
#28407 2.8 cu. ft.

 
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