FAFARD PRO_Product_Catalog_2017-LR

2018 

HIGH PERFORMANCE 

GROWING MEDIA 

FOR PROFESSIONALS

HISTORY 

FAFARD HAS COVERED A LOT OF GROUND 

SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1940. 

In business since 1940, Fafard has carved out an enviable position for 

itself in the horticulture industry. The family-owned company has not only 

succeeded in developing exciting new products that meet the highest 

standards, but has also secured the loyalty of its many customers. 

1940 

1967 

QUEBEC PEAT MOSS is founded by 10 Fafard’s 

siblings and one nephew 

Purchase of Saint-Bonaventure peat bog 

Beginning of the export of peat in the US 

Company becomes FAFARD ET FRÈRES LTÉE. 

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1973 

Construction of first plant 

Manufacturing of ready-to-use soil mixes begins 

1975 

2 nd generation: Marcel Fafard 

1981 

1984 

1999 

2002 

2010 

2014 

Manufacturing of compost begins 

Acquisition of 2 new peat bogs (Lac St-Jean, in 

Quebec) and the Milot production facility 

3 rd generation: Martin Fafard 

Construction of physical and chemical laboratories 

and an experimental greenhouse 

Fafard obtains Veriflora ® certification 

(Responsible management of peatlands) 

Fafard joins the big family of Scotts Miracle-Gro 

PEAT MOSS | THE SECRET BEHIND PERFORMANCE 

Our harvest and quality control specialists have 

always promoted the merits of peat moss. They 

constantly say that the key of blending really good 

soil lies in its primary components. Peat moss is the 

conerstone of a good mix and the secret behind 

performance. 

We have several peatlands and some of them 

are very young. This allows to provide professional 

customers with a very fibrous peat moss, which 

is rarely found on the market. The company also 

provides more decomposed peat, enabling you to 

choose the option that best suits your needs. 

2015 

Fafard celebrates 75 years of passion 

2018 

After more than 75 years, Fafard brand plays a leading role in the 

industry among greenhouse growers as well as specialized nurseries. 

We take the success of our customers to heart. Helping you reach your 

goals has always been one of our priorities. 

Thank you for your confidence in us and your continued loyalty year 

after year. 

Peat moss is the key to a good mix. Both the rigorous selection and sifting of the peat moss not only allow to 

meet the specific needs of the different crops but also to exceed expectations in this respect.

4 ENERGY-SAVING SUBSTRATES | 

REDUCE YOUR PRODUCTION COSTS 

Our researches have shown that substantial reductions 

in growing times are entirely possible. By using a high 

performance substrate, you can actually reduce your 

heating and other costs related to production by reducing 

growing times while improving crop quality. Our studies 

have shown that using AGRO MIX ® G10 promotes rapid 

root growth, particularly during the early stages. This kickstart 

allows growth to outperform growth curves exhibited 

with standard soil mixes all the way until the point of sale. 

They’re what we call Energy Saving Substrates. 

Here is a trial putting AGRO MIX ® G10 against two 

competing high-performance substrates. Made 

up of a highly fibrous peat and produced using 

vigorous screening, AGRO MIX ® G10 provides 

exceptional drainage and gas diffusion. No other 

product even comes close. 

TIME IS MONEY 

By using high-performance substrates, you can reduce 

growing times significantly. Economies in growth times 

observed in the course of our researches were in the 

order of 10 days for Poinsettias, 20 days for Patriot 

Watermelon Geraniums and 22 days for New Guinea 

Impatiens. That adds up to about 7% in cost savings over 

conventional growing methods. 

COMPETITION 

HIGH DIFFUSION 

FAFARD 

HIGH DIFFUSION 

Culture Times - Maximum Spreads Observed 

Days 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

Save 

10 days 

Save 

22 days 

Save 

20 days 

AGRO MIX ® G10 

“ Growing in other soilless mixes, ok. 

Switching to Fafard G10, 

20 

0 

Poinsettia Impatiens Geranium 

STANDARD 

Regular gas diffusion 

HIGH PERFORMANCE 

High gas diffusion 

Root quality is determined by both abundance 

and size as well as by the number of rootlets 

present. A plant’s robustness, on the other hand, is 

determined by short internodes, sturdy stems and 

thick leaves. 

priceless! “ 

Collin Dodd, owner 

Dodd’s Greenhouses Ltd 

Speak with your representative today 

to learn more about energy-saving substrates.

PRODUCTS AND 

APPLICATIONS 

FOR OPTIMUM PLANT GROWTH, THE ROOTS NEED TO BREATHE. 

THE HIGHER THE GAS DIFFUSION IS, THE FASTER THE OXYGEN 

WILL REACH THE ROOTS. 

GREENHOUSES 

NURSERIES 

AGRO MIX ® 

G10 

AGRO MIX ® 

G9 

AGRO MIX ® 

G7 

AGRO MIX ® 

G6 

AGRO MIX ® 

G5 

AGRO MIX ® 

G3 

AGRO MIX ® 

G2 

AGRO MIX ® 

G1 

Gas diffusion 10 9 7 7 7 5 4 2 6 

GREENHOUSES 

Perennials 

AGRO MIX ® 

N7 

Vegetable plants 

Hanging baskets 

Annuals 

Annuals - Flats 

Potted flowers* 

Sub-irrigation 

NURSERIES 

Perennials, trees and shrubs 

Fall-garden mums 

PROPAGATION 

Cuttings 

Tree nursery seedings 

GREENHOUSES 6 | HIGH GAS DIFFUSION 

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ENERGY-SAVING SUBSTRATE 

• Superior quality of the roots 

• Better resistance to insects and diseases 

• Reduction of losses 

• Better water and nutrients absorption 

• Faster growth of plants 


AGGREGATE-FREE 

WITH COCO 

CHARACTERISTICS: D: 9 A: 9 R: 7 G: 9 

INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, coconut husk fibre, limestone, balanced 

nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent 

PRODUCT SIZE PACKAGING QTY/PAL APPROX. WEIGHT 

AGRG9-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 90 lb 

AGRG9-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 850 lb 

AGRG9-BB 220 cft. (8.15 cyd.) Big bale 1 2600 lb 



INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, perlite, limestone, balanced nutrient 

charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent 

AGRO MIX ® 

O8 

ORGANIC SEEDING BERRIES 

AGRO MIX ® 

O6 

AGRO MIX ® 

O2 

AGRO MIX ® 

OS 

AGRO MIX ® 

S5 

AGRO MIX ® 

S4 

AGRO MIX ® 

B10 

AGRO MIX ® 

B7 

Gas diffusion 10 6 3 5 6 5 9 6 5 

GREENHOUSES 

Vegetable plants 

Vegetables 

Hanging baskets 

Annuals 

Potted flowers* 

PROPAGATION 

NEW 

AGRO MIX ® 

B5 






WITH COCO 


INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, perlite, coconut husk fibre, limestone, 

balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent 


AGRG6-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 30 lb 



AGRG6-BB 220 cft. (8.15 cyd.) Big Bale 1 1990 lb 

Plugs 338 and up 

Plugs 288 and less 

Sprouts 

Cuttings 

BERRIES - CONTAINER PRODUCTION 

Strawberries 

Raspberries 

Blueberries 


AGGREGATE-FREE 


INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, limestone, balanced nutrient charge 

with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent 







INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, perlite, limestone, balanced nutrient 

charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent 





AGRG5-BB 220 cft. (8.15 cyd.) Big Bale 1 1995 lb 

* POINSETTIA, EASTER LILY, GERBERA, HYDRANGEA 

NEW GUINEA IMPATIENS 

LEGEND: 

RECOMMENDED 

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 

LEGEND: FROM 1 TO 10 (10 = BEST) D: DRAINAGE A: AERATION R: WATER RETENTION G: GAS DIFFUSION

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Photo: AGRO MIX ® G2 

Photo: AGRO MIX ® G1 

GREENHOUSES | REGULAR GAS DIFFUSION 

ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS | GREENHOUSES 

PROPERTIES 


WITH COMPOST 


WITH COMPOST 

PRODUCTS INGREDIENTS APPLICATIONS PACKAGING D A R G 


INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, brown peat, perlite, aged 

softwood bark, compost, limestone, balanced nutrient charge with 

micronutrients, wetting agent 





INGREDIENTS: Brown peat, professional peat, perlite, compost, 

limestone, gypsum, micronutrients, wetting agent 


AGRG2-42 42 l Bag 80 25 lb 


AGRO MIX ® 

PC40 

Professional peat, perlite, 

sea compost, limestone, 

balanced nutrient charge 

with micronutrients, gypsum, 

wetting agent 

Baskets, patio planters 

Bag 3.8 cft. Bulk 5 7 6 6 

Bag 

3.8 cft. 

Bulk 


AGRG2-BB 135 cft. (5 cyd.) Big bale 1 2400 lb 


WITH COMPOST 

AGRO MIX ® 

G1 

lightweight 

Brown peat, professional 

peat, perlite, compost, sand, 

limestone, micronutrients, 

wetting agent 

Geraniums, window boxes, 

baskets, chrysanthemums, 

perennials 

Bag Bulk 

1 2 9 2 

Bag 

Bulk 

COMPOST 


INGREDIENTS: Brown peat, compost, sand, limestone, micronutrients 

Compost adds organic matter and nutrients 

available substantially at the planting stage. The 

compost itself contains nutrients but it also has 

a buffering capacity which allows it to absorb 

nutrients from another source (ex: fertilizer), to store 

it and release it gradually thereafter. 


AGRG1-30 30 l Bag 80 30 lb 



PRECIS MIX ® * 

Professional peat, perlite, 

coconut husk fibre, limestone, 

gypsum, balanced nutrient 

charge with micronutrients, 

wetting agent 

* Organic mix available on demand 

Simply water this readyto-use 

grow bag, make 

holes in it, and be ready 

for planting. 

Grow bag 

7 8 7 7 

Our research shows that compost is an excellent 

growth stimulator offering comparable or superior 

results to other growth stimulators frequently used 

on the market. 


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ORGANIC 

BERRIES | CONTAINER PRODUCTION 

AGRO MIX ® O8 

NEW 





INGREDIENTS: Coco chunck, professional peat, sea compost, perlite, 

limestone, natural fertilizer 


AGR-O8-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 41 lb 

AGR-O8-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 905 lb 


INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, coconut husk fibre, sea compost, 

perlite, limestone, gypsum 


AGRO6-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 40 lb 

AGRO6-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 95 lb 

AGR-O6-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 915 lb 

AGRO MIX ® 

B10* 

Professional peat, coconut husk fibre, 

limestone, wetting agent, balanced 

nutrient charge with micronutrients, 

gypsum 

* Biofungicides can be added on request 

Strawberries 

3.8 cft. 

Bulk 

9 9 7 9 


AGRO MIX ® OS 

CHARACTERISTICS : D : 3 A : 3 R : 9 G : 3 

INGREDIENTS: Brown peat, professional peat, sea compost, coconut 

husk fibre, perlite, limestone, gypsum 


INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, coconut husk fibre, fine grade perlite, 

sea compost, limestone, gypsum 

AGRO MIX ® 

B7* 

Sifted aged softwood bark, 

professional peat, compost, sand, 

limestone, micronutrients, gypsum 

Raspberries 

Tote 

Bulk 

5 6 5 6 


AGRO2-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 55 lb 

AGRO2-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 1250 lb 


AGROS-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 35 lb 

AGROS-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 850 lb 

* Organic mix also available: OB7 

WE CAN ALSO CREATE A CUSTOM ORGANIC MIX SPECIFICALLY FORMULATED FOR YOUR GROWING NEEDS 

FAFARD ALSO OFFERS A RANGE OF COMPOSTS TO ADD TO YOUR ORGANIC MIXES 

AGRO MIX ® 

B5* 


professional peat, brown peat, 

balanced nutrient charge with 

micronutrients, gypsum 

Blueberries 

(pH 4.5 - 5.5) 

Tote 

Bulk 

4 5 6 5 

PRODUCTS INGREDIENTS SIZE/PACKAGING QTY/PAL 

* Organic mix also available: OB5 

SEA COMPOST 

COMFA30 

Compost, sphagnum peat moss, 

seaweed, shrimp flour 

30 l / 12.5 kg | Bag | Bulk 

85 

BIOFOR ® COMPOST 

CF30 

Compost, sphagnum peat moss, 

aged softwood bark 

30 l / 12.5 kg | Bag | Bulk 

85 

FERTILO ® COMPOSTED 

CHICKEN MANURE 

FUMFEFA30 

Composted chicken manure, 

composted barnyard manure, 

sphagnum peat moss 

30 l / 12.5 kg | Bag 

85 


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NURSERIES 

AGRO MIX ® N7 


INGREDIENTS: Sifted aged softwood bark, professional peat, compost, 

sand, limestone, micronutrients, gypsum 


AGRN7-42 42 l Bag 70 35 lb 

AGRN7-B 2.25 cyd. Tote 2 1710 lb 

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ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS | NURSERIES 



SEEDING 

AGRO MIX ® S5 

AGRO MIX ® S4 

AGRO MIX ® 

ON7 


professional peat, compost, sand, 

natural fertilizer, limestone 


(organic production) 

Tote 

Bulk 

5 6 5 6 


INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, medium grade perlite, coconut husk 

fibre, limestone, gypsum, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, 

wetting agent 


AGRS5-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 35 lb 


INGREDIENTS: Professional peat, fine grade perlite, coconut husk fibre, 

limestone, gypsum, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, 

wetting agent 


AGRS4-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 30 lb 

AGRS5-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 70 lb 

AGRS4-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 65 lb 

AGRO MIX ® 

N7 

with fertilizer * 


professional peat, compost, 

sand, limestone, slow release 

fertilizer, gypsum 


(rapid growth) 

Tote 

Bulk 

5 6 5 6 

* Different doses of fertilizers available 

AGRO MIX ® 

N7 

acid loving 


professional peat, compost, 

sand, micronutrients, gypsum 

Rhododendrons, 

evergreens, blueberries 

(pH 4.5 - 5.5) 

Tote 

Bulk 

5 6 5 6 

NURSERY MIX 

HD 

NURSERY MIX 

Professional peat, sifted aged 

softwood bark, brown peat, 

compost, sand, limestone, 


Brown peat, sifted aged 

softwood bark, professional 

peat, sand, compost, limestone, 



(medium water retention) 


(slow drainage) 

Tote 

Tote 

Bulk 

Bulk 

4 5 6 5 

3 4 8 3 

AGRO MIX ® S5 and AGRO MIX ® S4 are designed 

for the production of seedlings in multi-cell trays. 

The key to success: the rigorous sifting process 

that allows us to obtain fine and uniform particles. 

Moreover, all components are selected according 

to their particle size to facilitate filling of the trays. 


Photo: Custom mix, Mosaïcultures Internationales, Copyright, Guy Boily 

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CUSTOM MIXES 

OUR LABORATORIES 

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Do you prefer your own mix? Our team of experienced specialists will create for you the mix that matches your 

needs. Whether it is for an adjustment of the pH level, electrical conductivity, water retention or the development 

of a new soil mix, our experts will work closely with you to fine-tune your custom mix to obtain superior results. 

Your basic mix can be composed of one or 

more of the following ingredients: 

• Professional peat 

• Brown peat 

• Compost 

• Aged softwood bark 

• Coconut husk fibre 

• Perlite 

• Sand 

• Gypsum 

• Clay 

• Limestone 

To this mix, you can add one or 

more of the following additives: 

• Wetting agent 

• Nutrient charge 

• Controlled release fertilizer 

• Natural fertilizer 

• Biofungicide 

• Micronutrients 

• Polymer 

• Repressive additives 

• Any other additive 

that you choose 

PROFESSIONAL SPHAGNUM PEAT MOSS 

ACADIAN 

REGULAR 

FINE 

PRODUCTS SIZE PACKAGING QTY/PAL APPROX. WEIGHT 

SAM-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 65 lb 

SAM-55 55 cft. Compressed quantum 2 1050 lb 

SAM-110 110 cft. Compressed big bale 1 2150 lb 

SPR-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 58 lb 

SPR-55 55 cft. Compressed quantum 2 925 lb 

SPR-110 110 cft. Compressed big bale 1 1850 lb 

SPF-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 65 lb 

SPF-55 55 cft. Compressed quantum 2 1050 lb 

SPF-110 110 cft. Compressed big bale 1 2150 lb 

QUALITY CONTROL LAB 

Our quality control experts carry out rigorous 

oversight of the soil blending process. Physical 

and chemical properties (pH, humidity, electrical 

conductivity, etc.) of each lot are measured to 

ensure they respect established standards for 

quality. 

CHEMICAL LAB 

Following an incubation period, the chemical 

properties of samples in our quality control lab are 

re-analyzed in the chemical lab. We measure the 

concentration of nutritional elements and evaluate 

the effect of chemical and biological additives on 

the quality of our products so as to ensure we use 

the very best soil enhancers available. 

PHYSICAL LAB 

The physical lab develops new analytical methods 

and improves existing processes with the goal of 

optimizing the physical and chemical properties 

of our products. 

EXPERIMENTAL GREENHOUSE 

We are one of the rare companies that enjoy 

all the benefits of experimental greenhouses. 

Adjacent to the physical lab, the experimental 

greenhouse lets us carry out research that helps 

us target avenues for improvement, test new 

additives or validate product performance. Our 

numerous greenhouse trials guarantee your crop 

success and ensure your profitability. 

TECHNICAL SERVICES 

Our technical team accompanies growers 

throughout the growing process, providing 

meticulous follow-up during plant growth and 

throughout every new product trial, by fine tuning 

watering schedules for example. 

Different lab analysis services are also available to 

you to ensure your peace of mind. 

By offering the very best in service, we look to build 

win-win relationships with our customers with the 

broader goal of obtaining results that are nothing 

short of exceptional. 

Speak with your representative today to take 

advantage of our technical services. 

You have everything to gain!

TRIAL REQUEST 

Interested in trialing one of our products? 

or 

• Complete our Trial Request form at: 

www.fafard.ca/en/growers/trial 

• Contact one of our sales representatives 

The technical team will contact you to set up your greenhouse trial and ensure that the 

substrate is used to its full potential. Take advantage of this tailor made service and obtain 

spectacular results. 

Scotts Canada Ltd. 

771, rue Principale 

Saint-Bonaventure (Quebec) J0C 1C0 

T: 819 396-2293 / 1 800 561-5204 

F: 819 396-2136 

www.fafard.ca/en/growers 

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