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Root Substrates Image source: Reed, D. 1996. Water, Media, and Nutrition for Greenhouse Crops. Ball Publishing. Batavia, Illinois.
Three Basic Types of Root Systems: Fibrous Taproot Storage Taproot Source: Raven, Evert, and Eichhorn. 1986. Biology of Plants. 4 th  Ed. Worth Publishers, Inc. Smith. 2000.The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible.  Storey Books. Pownal, VT.
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FAFARD® MIX #2 .  For germination mixture, packs and pots up to 10 inches.  Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Horticultural Vermiculite, Horticultural Perlite. Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 9 to 12 lbs. per cu. ft. FAFARD® MIX #3 .  For 4-inch and larger; pots and baskets . Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Horticultural Vermiculite, Horticultural Perlite, Aged Pine Bark. Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 14 to 17 lbs. per cu. ft. FAFARD® MIX #3B . Suitable for a wide range of crops, from seedlings to packs to baskets. Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, aged Pine Bark, Vermiculite and Perlite. More peat and less bark than #3. Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 12 to 15 lbs. per cu. ft. FAFARD® MIX #3S .  An economical soilless mix  for packs, pots and baskets composed of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Vermiculite, Aged Pine Bark,  Polystyrene Beads . Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 12 to 15 lbs. per cu. ft. FAFARD® MIX #4 . A finer textured mix with greater water-holding capacity than 3B, for pots and baskets.  Excellent for drip or subirrigation . Contains Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Aged Pine Bark and Vermiculite. Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 12 to 15 lbs. per cu. ft.
Growing Mix No. 2 . A versatile soilless mix composed of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Vermiculite and Perlite,  plus starter nutrients and wetting agent . Ready to use direct from the bale—no mixing or sterilizing! We recommend it highly for growers as a time- and money-saver. 3.8 cubic feet compressed bale. H6658-9—1-49 bales, $21.00/bale; 50-100 bales, $19.25/bale Growing Mix No. 1P . This economical peat-based growing mix contains 2 main ingredients: Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss and Perlite. It meets Fafard®’s high quality standards, pH adjusted, and  contains starter nutrients and wetting agent ,  but by not adding vermiculite; passing savings along to you!  3.8 cubic feet compressed bale. H6732-7—1-49 bales, $19.85/bale; 50-100 bales, $18.25/bale
METRO-MIX 366-P W/SCOTTS COIR   Mix contains 30-40%  processed coconut coir pith  along with medium grade vermiculite, composted pine bark and hort perlite. Includes starter nutrient charge and wetting agent. Ideal for potted plants, bedding and hanging basket production. 5.2-6.4 Ph range after wet-out. Weight approx. 48 lbs. METRO-MIX 380   A blend of composted pine bark, medium grade vermiculite, Canadian sphagnum peat moss and hort. perlite, combined with a starter nutrient charge and wetting agent. A moderately coarse mix ideal for potted and bedding plants, landscape applications and garden mums or stock plants. Ph range of 5.0-6.5 after wet-out. Weight approx. 45 lbs.  METRO-MIX 510  This mix contains sphagnum peat, vermiculite, composted pine bark, processed bark ash, wetting agent and nutrient charge.  It has a coarser texture and is useful for long-term growing-on of hanging baskets, potted plants, nursery container plants and interiorscapes . pH range after wetting is 5.3-6.7. Weight approx. 56 lbs. METRO-MIX 700  An excellent coarse mix with outstanding aeration, percolation and nutrient retention characteristics. A blend of Canadian Sphagnum peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, moderately coarse composted pine bark, wetting agent and nutrient charge. pH range is 5.3-6.5 after wetting with acid forming fertilizers. Weight approx. 57 lbs.

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  • 1. Root Substrates Image source: Reed, D. 1996. Water, Media, and Nutrition for Greenhouse Crops. Ball Publishing. Batavia, Illinois.
  • 2. Three Basic Types of Root Systems: Fibrous Taproot Storage Taproot Source: Raven, Evert, and Eichhorn. 1986. Biology of Plants. 4 th Ed. Worth Publishers, Inc. Smith. 2000.The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible. Storey Books. Pownal, VT.
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  • 21. FAFARD® MIX #2 . For germination mixture, packs and pots up to 10 inches. Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Horticultural Vermiculite, Horticultural Perlite. Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 9 to 12 lbs. per cu. ft. FAFARD® MIX #3 . For 4-inch and larger; pots and baskets . Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Horticultural Vermiculite, Horticultural Perlite, Aged Pine Bark. Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 14 to 17 lbs. per cu. ft. FAFARD® MIX #3B . Suitable for a wide range of crops, from seedlings to packs to baskets. Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, aged Pine Bark, Vermiculite and Perlite. More peat and less bark than #3. Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 12 to 15 lbs. per cu. ft. FAFARD® MIX #3S . An economical soilless mix for packs, pots and baskets composed of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Vermiculite, Aged Pine Bark, Polystyrene Beads . Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 12 to 15 lbs. per cu. ft. FAFARD® MIX #4 . A finer textured mix with greater water-holding capacity than 3B, for pots and baskets. Excellent for drip or subirrigation . Contains Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Aged Pine Bark and Vermiculite. Bag Size: 2.8 cu. ft. Wt. 12 to 15 lbs. per cu. ft.
  • 22. Growing Mix No. 2 . A versatile soilless mix composed of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Vermiculite and Perlite, plus starter nutrients and wetting agent . Ready to use direct from the bale—no mixing or sterilizing! We recommend it highly for growers as a time- and money-saver. 3.8 cubic feet compressed bale. H6658-9—1-49 bales, $21.00/bale; 50-100 bales, $19.25/bale Growing Mix No. 1P . This economical peat-based growing mix contains 2 main ingredients: Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss and Perlite. It meets Fafard®’s high quality standards, pH adjusted, and contains starter nutrients and wetting agent , but by not adding vermiculite; passing savings along to you! 3.8 cubic feet compressed bale. H6732-7—1-49 bales, $19.85/bale; 50-100 bales, $18.25/bale
  • 23. METRO-MIX 366-P W/SCOTTS COIR Mix contains 30-40% processed coconut coir pith along with medium grade vermiculite, composted pine bark and hort perlite. Includes starter nutrient charge and wetting agent. Ideal for potted plants, bedding and hanging basket production. 5.2-6.4 Ph range after wet-out. Weight approx. 48 lbs. METRO-MIX 380 A blend of composted pine bark, medium grade vermiculite, Canadian sphagnum peat moss and hort. perlite, combined with a starter nutrient charge and wetting agent. A moderately coarse mix ideal for potted and bedding plants, landscape applications and garden mums or stock plants. Ph range of 5.0-6.5 after wet-out. Weight approx. 45 lbs. METRO-MIX 510 This mix contains sphagnum peat, vermiculite, composted pine bark, processed bark ash, wetting agent and nutrient charge. It has a coarser texture and is useful for long-term growing-on of hanging baskets, potted plants, nursery container plants and interiorscapes . pH range after wetting is 5.3-6.7. Weight approx. 56 lbs. METRO-MIX 700 An excellent coarse mix with outstanding aeration, percolation and nutrient retention characteristics. A blend of Canadian Sphagnum peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, moderately coarse composted pine bark, wetting agent and nutrient charge. pH range is 5.3-6.5 after wetting with acid forming fertilizers. Weight approx. 57 lbs.