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ASB - Model 20 Perlite -High Porosity Grower Mix - pH 5.0 - 5.8
This unique blend offers the perfect synergy of Canadian Spaghnum peat moss, renowned for its nutrient-rich and water-absorbent properties, alongside the natural volcanic mineral perlite, known for exceptional porosity and lightweight attributes. With this meticulously crafted mixture, your plants are in for a treat. The high percentage of perlite ensures excellent drainage and aeration, effectively preventing waterlogging and root rot. This aspect is especially crucial for container-grown plants, which tend to be more susceptible to these issues. On the other hand, the Canadian Spaghnum peat moss contributes its water-retention capacity, allowing your plants to access essential moisture as needed, promoting healthy growth and development.
Enhanced Aeration: ASB Grower Mix 20% Perlite ensures superior air circulation within the growing medium. The presence of perlite, a lightweight volcanic mineral, creates air pockets in the mix, facilitating improved oxygen circulation to the plant roots. This enhances root respiration, promoting robust and healthy plant growth.
Optimal Drainage: The addition of perlite in the mix enhances drainage capabilities. Excess water can quickly pass through the medium, preventing waterlogging and potential root rot. This reliable drainage ensures optimal moisture levels for your plants.
Healthy Root Development: The excellent balance of perlite in the growing mix provides a loose and porous structure, offering roots an ideal environment to establish and grow. This encourages root branching and proliferation, setting the foundation for thriving plants.
Potting Machine Usage: ASB Grower Mix 20% Perlite is meticulously designed for usage in potting machines. The industrial-grade precision guarantees effortless and accurate filling of pots or containers, saving valuable time and resources in your commercial greenhouse or nursery. Experience seamless and efficient planting operations, allowing you to focus on nurturing your plants to their fullest potential.
Consistent Texture: ASB Grower Mix 20% Perlite maintains a uniform and stable texture, ensuring consistent performance across all your planting efforts.
Potting Mix for Container Plants: The ASB Grower Mix with 20% perlite is perfect for potting and re-potting a wide range of container plants, including houseplants, flowers, and small shrubs. The perlite aids in drainage and aeration, while the mix provides essential nutrients for healthy growth.
Propagation Medium: The ASB Grower Mix is well-suited for propagating cuttings and dividing plants. The perlite promotes air circulation around the roots, reducing the risk of root rot and ensuring successful propagation.
Transplanting Mix: When transplanting seedlings or mature plants, incorporating the ASB Grower Mix with 20% perlite into the new planting site ensures better establishment and growth. The perlite aids in root development, promoting healthier plants.
Greenhouse Cultivation: Professional growers in greenhouses can use this mix to ensure the optimal growth conditions for a wide variety of plants, thanks to the improved drainage and aeration provided by the perlite.
Available sizes:
- 110 cu. ft. 1/Pal
- 3.8 cu. ft. 30/Pal
- 80L 2.8 cu. ft. 45/Pal
ASB Grower Mix 25% Perlite is suitable for a wide range of crops, especially those that require good drainage and aeration. Some of the recommended crops for this mix include succulents, cacti, herbs, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Examples of succulents that thrive in this mix include Echeveria, Crassula, and Sedum. Cacti such as Mammillaria, Opuntia, and Echinocactus also perform well in this mix. For herbs, popular choices include basil, thyme, and rosemary. Vegetables like peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants can also be grown in ASB Grower Mix 25% Perlite.