PRO-MIX BX BIOFUNGICIDE + MYCORRHIZAE
BX - general purpose
PRO-MIX BX is a solution for growers seeking to benefit from both the nutrient retention ability of vermiculite and a perlite content providing limited but proper drainage capacities. Combined with high-quality fibrous peat moss, this formulation is ideal for growers looking for a general purpose medium which creates a well-balanced growing environment.
Where to find our products
Crops
- Annuals
- Foliage plants
- Potted flowering plants
- Greenhouse vegetables
- Perennials
- Young plant propagation
- Vegetable transplants
- Hydroponic
- Medicinal Plants
Benefits
- This product answers the needs of most growing applications
- Light-weight, low bulk-density
- High water-holding capacity
- Vermiculite improves nutrient retention
Certifications
-
VeriFlora® is an agricultural sustainability certification and eco-labeling program recognized as the gold-standard in the floriculture and horticulture industries.
Publications
Active Ingredients
BIOFUNGICIDE* + MYCORRHIZAE
*BIOFUNGICIDE is only available in the USA
- Protects & enhances plant growth
- Most advanced technologies in active ingredients
- Saves time & money
Advice from our specialist
PRO-MIX BX continues to be the most popular growing medium and the most recognized by commercial growers. It has a high water holding capacity and provides good structure for developing root systems. A balanced starter nutrient charge helps transplants acclimate to their new rooting environment for fast root development. This formulation is perfect for the new or well established grower for uniform and predictable plant growth.
Training center
-
Grower Profile: Ritter Greenhouse
Ritter Greenhouses, located just outside St. Louis in Bridgeton, MO, was started in 1966 as a small greenhouse operation growing vegetable transplants used solely on the Ritters' family farm.
-
Survival of BIOFUNGICIDE and MYCORRHIZAE in PRO-MIX Growing Media
BIOFUNGICIDE™ + MYCORRHIZAE™ are active ingredients that are available premixed in different PRO-MIX® formulations. The following article will address questions that come up regarding the integrity of these organisms.
-
Influence of Fertilizer on Growing Media
Horticulture Specialist from our Grower Services team, JoAnn Peery, explains the 2 main factors to determine the fertilizer you should use depending on your water quality and the kind of crops you are growing.
Ingredients
-
SPHAGNUM PEAT MOSS (75-85%)
?
Canadian Sphagnum peat moss is a natural, organic matter that comes from a peat bog. This primary resource is carefully harvested by vacuum harvesters. Peat moss comes in various fibrosity and levels of decomposition. Once carefully graded, peat moss assures that qualities of each grade are optimized for based on grower and uses for a final product reaching high quality requirements.
-
PERLITE
?
Perlite is an alumino-silicate ore of volcanic origin. The raw ore is crushed, graded and screened in various particle sizes. Perlite has a high total-porosity and improves drainage and air porosity.
-
VERMICULITE
?
Vermiculite is an expanded aluminum-iron, magnesium silicate mineral ore that is mined throughout the world. Vermiculite has a high total-porosity and has good nutrient-holding ability.
-
LIMESTONE
?
Used to adjust pH to optimum range. Also a source of Calcium and Magnesium.
-
WETTING AGENT
?
A wetting agent is a substance that reduces the surface tension of water, allowing water to penetrate and uniformly wet growing media.
-
BIOFUNGICIDE
?
Biofungicide is a naturally occurring strain of bacteria called Bacillus pumilus (GHA180). This bacterium enhances plant growth and combats harmful organisms such as Fusarium, Pythium and Rhizoctonia.
-
MYCORRHIZAE - PTB297 TECHNOLOGY
?
Mycorrhizae - PTB297 Technology is a Biological Growth Enhancer that increases the yield of flower, fruit and vegetable plants by extending the root system to acquire the most of available nutrients in the soil. Mycorrhizae also improve resistance to root diseases and stresses.
Documents and specifications
| Code | Size (Regional availability may vary) | Units per pallet | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1028500RG | 2.8 cu ft Loose | 57 | 25 - 35 lb |
| 1038500RG | 3.8 cu ft Comp. | 30 | 60 - 75 lb |
| 1055500RG | 55 cu ft Comp.* | 2 | 800 - 1050 lb |
| 1080500RG | 80 cu ft Loose | 2 | 700 - 850 lb |
| 1135500RG | 135 cu ft Comp. | 1 | 2200 - 2700 lb |
| *West only |
| 1028500RG | |
|---|---|
| Size (Regional availability may vary) | 2.8 cu ft Loose |
| Units per pallet | 57 |
| Weight | 25 - 35 lb |
| 1038500RG | |
|---|---|
| Size (Regional availability may vary) | 3.8 cu ft Comp. |
| Units per pallet | 30 |
| Weight | 60 - 75 lb |
| 1055500RG | |
|---|---|
| Size (Regional availability may vary) | 55 cu ft Comp.* |
| Units per pallet | 2 |
| Weight | 800 - 1050 lb |
| 1080500RG | |
|---|---|
| Size (Regional availability may vary) | 80 cu ft Loose |
| Units per pallet | 2 |
| Weight | 700 - 850 lb |
| 1135500RG | |
|---|---|
| Size (Regional availability may vary) | 135 cu ft Comp. |
| Units per pallet | 1 |
| Weight | 2200 - 2700 lb |
| Size (Regional availability may vary) | *West only |
| Units per pallet | |
| Weight | |
