2018-2019 Horticultural Catalog

Professional Growing Media
Over the last 80 years Sun Gro® Horticulture has become the leading supplier of superior
quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based horticultural growing products to North
American professional and retail markets. In fact, Sun Gro has the proud distinction of
being the number one supplier to the top 100 commercial growers in North America,
shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually.
SUNGRO ® PROFESSIONAL GROWING PRODUCTS
Metro-Mix soilless media consists of a variety of peat-, compost- and bark-based mixes that are
suited for the culture of a wide range of crops in container sizes large and small. Some formulas
include processed bark ash or coconut coir pith (coir), distinctive ingredients that offer unique
characteristics to blends. All formulas are pH adjusted.
Fafard 52/Metro-Mix 852
Recommended for use with flowering plants, hanging baskets,
foliage plants and perennials.
• 53-63% Bark
• Canadian sphagnum peat moss
• Small amounts of perlite and vermiculite
• Starter nutrient charge (with gypsum
and a slow-release nitrogen)
RESILIENCE®, our trade name
for Silicon(Si) is a beneficial
plant nutrient. When added
to a growing medium it helps
strengthen cell walls, making a
plant stronger.
Benefits:
• Better root growth
• Earlier Flowering
• Increased stem diameter
• Longer time to wilt
• Dolomitic limestone and a wetting agent Bale size Pallet Catalog Price Per Each
(cu ft) Qty Number 1-9 10-41 42 & up
2.8 42 10-09670 $ 14.10 $ 13.25 $ 12.27
professional growing media
Fafard 3-B/Metro-Mix 830
Excellent general purpose mix that is recommended for flowering plants, bedding plants, hanging
baskets, foliage plants and interiorscapes.
• 43-53% Canadian sphagnum peat moss
• Bark
• Perlite and vermiculite
• Starter nutrient charge (with gypsum and a slow-release nitrogen)
• Dolomitic limestone and a wetting agent
Bale size Pallet Catalog Price Per Each
(cu ft) Qty Number 1-9 10-47 48 & up
2.8 48 10-09510 $ 15.60 $ 14.82 $ 13.73
Fafard 4M Mix
General purpose mix which is finer in texture and holds more water. Can be used for seeds, cuttings,
bedding plants, hanging baskets, foliage plants and interiorscapes. Perfect for flowering plants.
• 40-50% Canadian sphagnum peat moss
• Fine bark
• Vermiculite
• Starter nutrient charge (with gypsum and a slow-release nitrogen)
• Dolomitic limestone and a wetting agent
Bale size Pallet Catalog Price Per Each
(cu ft) Qty Number 1-9 10-47 48 & up
2.8 48 10-09620 $ 16.45 $ 15.46 $ 14.31
Fafard Germinating Mix
Fine textured mix with good drainage and water holding capacity. Best used for seed and plug
propagation, it may also be used for cuttings and bedding plants.
• 65% Canadian sphagnum peat moss
• Fine perlite
• Vermiculite
• Starter nutrient charge (with gypsum)
• Dolomitic limestone and a wetting agent
Bale size Pallet Catalog Price Per Each
(cu ft) Qty Number 1-9 10-53 54 & up
2.8 54 10-09520 $ 17.90 $ 16.83 $ 15.75
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