Grower Mix Base W/ Peat Perlite Coir+ 60 Cu Ft Tote Prosource Plus
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Product Specs
- Base Mix w/ Peat, Coir & Perlite
- Volume: 60 CUFT Tote
- Weight: 1,380 LB
- Moisture Holding Capacity: Formulated for applications requiring greater moisture holding capacity
- Aeration: Offers dependable aeration
- Water Retention: Retains higher levels of moisture
- Suitable for: Greenhouse container production, perennials, foliage plants, and vegetables
- Fine Loose Fill
- Wettable Mix: Creates a wettable mix that will always re-wet no matter how dry
- Water Shedding: Will not "shed" water as with a bark/peat mix pile
- Absorbent Coir: Coir is absorbent, holding water inside the particle
- Water Holding Capacity: Ample water holding capacity with improved drainage
- Decomposition: Takes 16-24 months to begin the decomposing process once potted
- Chemical Stability: Very stable chemically with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5
- Buffering Capacity: Higher buffering capacity, allowing for adjustments in water or nutrition imbalance
- Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Higher CEC than Bark with Peat
- General Purpose HP Mix: BB400F with Aged Pine, Coir, Peat & Perlite
- Application: Perennial/Planter/Mum/HB production (EC < 1.0)
Product Features
- Base Mix w/ Peat, Coir & Perlite
- Formulated for applications requiring greater moisture holding capacity.
- Suitable for greenhouse container production, perennials, foliage plants, and vegetables.
- 60 CUFT Tote 1,380 LB
- Fine Loose Fill
- The Blend creates a wettable mix that will always rewet no matter how dry.
- Ample water holding capacity + Improved drainage = eliminates environment for root disease and freeze damage
- The Blend does not decompose readily, takes 16-24 months for the process to begin once potted.
- The Blend is very stable chemically, pH is 5.5 to 6.5.
- Higher Buffering Capacity - if water or nutrition becomes off balance, you have more time to adjust it.
- Higher Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) than Bark with Peat.
- General Purpose HP Mix : BB400F with Aged Pine, Coir, Peat & Perlite
- Perennial / Planter / Mum / HB production (EC < 1.0)
Product Shipping Weight
- 1380 pounds
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Base Mix made of?The Base Mix is formulated with peat, coir, and perlite to provide greater moisture holding capacity while maintaining good aeration levels.
- How does the Base Mix differ from traditional bark/peat mixes?The Base Mix creates a wettable mix that will always rewet, unlike bark/peat mixes that may shed water. Coir in the Base Mix is absorbent, which helps prevent overwatering.
- What are the chemical properties of the Base Mix?The Base Mix has a slow decomposition rate, stable pH levels between 5.5 to 6.5, higher buffering capacity, and higher Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) than bark with peat.
- What applications is the Base Mix suitable for?The Base Mix is ideal for greenhouse container production, perennials, foliage plants, and vegetables due to its moisture retention and aeration properties. It comes in a 60 CUFT Tote size.
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