Grower Mix Hp General Purpose 60 Cu Ft Tote Bark Coir Fine Amended Blend Prosource Plus
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Product Specs
- General Purpose Base Blend with Coir
- Container Size: 60 CUFT Tote
- Weight: 1,440 LB
- Moisture Retention: Higher moisture retention for improved water holding capacity
- Air Porosity: Excellent air porosity
- Drainage: Dependable drainage with enhanced moisture levels
- Suitable For: Greenhouse container crops, perennials, woody ornamentals, foliage plants
- Physical Property:
- Wettable Mix: Always re-wets no matter how dry
- Water Shedding: Will not shed water like bark/peat mix pile
- Water Holding Capacity: Ample water holding capacity with improved drainage
- Chemical Property:
- Decomposition: Takes 16-24 months to begin decomposition
- pH: Stable chemical pH range of 5.5 to 6.5
- Buffering Capacity: Higher buffering capacity for adjusting water or nutrition balance
- Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Higher CEC than Bark with Peat
- General Purpose HP Mix BB400F with Aged Pine, Coir
- Intended Use: Perennial/Planter/Mum/HB production with electrical conductivity (EC) less than 1.0
Product Features
- General Purpose Base Blend with Coir
- Formulated for growers who require higher moisture retention
- Excellent air porosity with increased water holding capacity
- Dependable drainage while maintaining enhanced moisture levels
- Suited for greenhouse container crops, perennials, woody ornamentals, and foliage plants
- The Blend creates a wettable mix that will always re-wet no matter how dry
- Ample water holding capacity + Improved drainage = eliminates environment for root disease and freeze damage
Product Shipping Weight
- 1440 pounds
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the key 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. It is suitable for greenhouse container crops, perennials, woody ornamentals, and foliage plants.
- How does the General Purpose Base Blend with Coir ensure moisture retention?This blend creates a wettable mix that will always rewet no matter how dry. Additionally, Coir, being absorbent, holds water inside the particle, making it difficult to overwater.
- What are the advantages of using the General Purpose Base Blend over traditional bark and peat mixes?This blend stored in a bulk mix pile will not "shed" water like bark and peat mix piles. It also offers ample water holding capacity, improved drainage, and eliminates the environment for root disease and freeze damage.
- How stable are the chemical properties of the General Purpose Base Blend with Coir?The blend is chemically stable with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.5. It does not decompose readily, taking 16-24 months to begin the decomposition process once potted. It also has a higher Buffering Capacity and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) compared to Bark with Peat mixes.
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