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Grower Mix Hp General Purpose 2 Cu Ft Loose Bark Coir Fine Amended Blend Prosource Plus

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Moisture-Retaining General Base Blend with Coir for Optimal Plant Growth.

Optimize your plant cultivation with our specialized General Purpose Base Blend with Coir. Crafted for growers seeking superior moisture retention, this blend boasts a perfect balance of air porosity and water holding capacity. Free of peat and perlite, it ensures consistent drainage while preserving optimal moisture levels, ideal for various greenhouse container crops and ornamental plants. Stored blend prevents water 'shedding' typically found in other mixes, ensuring a wettable consistency that resists overwatering. Chemically stable with a neutral pH range, this blend offers a delayed decomposition process, allowing for a long-lasting, supportive environment for your plants. Elevate your growing success with our General Purpose Base Blend with Coir. 2 CU FT, 50 LB

Product Information

Product Specs

General Purpose Base Blend w/ Coir

Bag Size: 2 CUFT
Weight: 50 LB
Form: Fine Loose Fill
Moisture Retention: Higher moisture retention for growers' needs
Air Porosity: Excellent air porosity
Water Holding Capacity: Increased water holding capacity
Drainage: Dependable drainage
Specific Plants: Greenhouse container crops, perennials, woody ornamentals, foliage plants

Physical Properties

Wettable Mix: Always rewets no matter how dry
Water Shedding: Does not "shed" water as with bark/peat mix
Water Absorption: Coir is absorbent, not adsorbent, difficult to overwater
Root Environment: Eliminates environment for root disease and freeze damage

Chemical Properties

Decomposition: Takes 16-24 months for decomposition to begin once potted
Stability: Very stable chemically, pH range 5.5 to 6.5
Buffering Capacity: Higher buffering capacity for water/nutritional balance adjustments
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Higher CEC than Bark with Peat

General Purpose HP Mix: BB 400F with Aged Pine, Coir
Intended Use: Perennial/Planter/Mum/HB production (EC <1.0)

Product Features

General Purpose Base Blend w/ Coir
Fine Loose Fill 2 CU FT Bag 50 LB
The Blend creates a wettable mix, will always re-wet no matter how dry.
Coir is absorbent rather than adsorbent, eliminating environment for root disease and freeze damage.
The Blend does not decompose readily and pH is 5.5 to 6.5.
Higher Buffering Capacity and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) than Bark with Peat.
General Purpose HP Mix: BB400F with Aged Pine, Coir for Perennial/Planter/Mum/HB production (EC <1.0).

Product Shipping Weight

48 pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main features of the General Purpose Base Blend with Coir
The General Purpose Base Blend with Coir offers excellent air porosity, increased water holding capacity, and dependable drainage while maintaining enhanced moisture levels. It is suitable for greenhouse container crops, perennials, woody ornamentals, and foliage plants.
How does the Blend ensure wettable mix and re-wetting capability?
The Blend creates a wettable mix that will always re-wet no matter how dry, ensuring consistent moisture content. Additionally, it does not "shed" water when stored in bulk mix piles.
What are the chemical properties of the General Purpose Base Blend with Coir?
This blend is stable chemically with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5, does not readily decompose, and has a higher Buffering Capacity. It also offers a higher Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) compared to Bark with Peat.
How does the General Purpose HP Mix BB400F differ from the Base Blend with Coir?
The General Purpose HP Mix BB 400F with Aged Pine, Coir is specifically formulated for Perennial, Planter, Mum, and HB production with an EC < 1.0, offering tailored features for these specific plant types.

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