PRO-MIX BX
BX - general purpose
PRO‑MIX BX is the solution for growers seeking to benefit from perlite's drainage and aeration capabilities. 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
- Perennials
- Foliage plants
- Potted flowering plants
- Vegetable transplants
- Greenhouse vegetables
Benefits
- This product answers the needs of most growing applications
- Light-weight, low bulk‑density
- High water-holding capacity
- Vermiculite improves nutrient retention
Certifications
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Premier Tech’s peat moss comes from bogs that are certified under the Veriflora Program. This certification ensures the application of good management principles in all aspects of sustainable development. The criteria include environmental assessment, social engagement, and product quality.
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
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Bale Breaker, Pot Filler Storage
Horticulture Specialist from our Grower Services team, JoAnn Peery, explains how to properly break up your bales with the right equipment and how to fill out and store properly your containers for a more consistant growth and better production in your greenhouse.
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Photosynthesis is the chemical reaction where carbon dioxide and water form sugars and oxygen in the presence of light energy.
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The process of respiration in plants involves using the sugars produced during photosynthesis plus oxygen to produce energy for plant growth.
Ingredients
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SPHAGNUM PEAT MOSS (75-85%)
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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.
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PERLITE
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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.
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VERMICULITE
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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.
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LIMESTONE
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Used to adjust pH to optimum range. Also a source of Calcium and Magnesium.
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WETTING AGENT
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A wetting agent is a substance that reduces the surface tension of water, allowing water to penetrate and uniformly wet growing media.
Documents and specifications
| Code | Size (Regional availability may vary) | Units per pallet | Weight |
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| 10280RG | 2.8 cu ft Loose | 57 | 25 - 35 lb |
| 10380RG | 3.8 cu ft Comp. | 30 | 60 - 75 lb |
| 10800RG | 80 cu ft Loose | 2 | 700 - 850 lb |
| 11350RG | 135 cu ft Comp. | 1 | 2200 - 2700 lb |
| *West only |
| 10280RG | |
|---|---|
| Size (Regional availability may vary) | 2.8 cu ft Loose |
| Units per pallet | 57 |
| Weight | 25 - 35 lb |
| 10380RG | |
|---|---|
| Size (Regional availability may vary) | 3.8 cu ft Comp. |
| Units per pallet | 30 |
| Weight | 60 - 75 lb |
| 10800RG | |
|---|---|
| Size (Regional availability may vary) | 80 cu ft Loose |
| Units per pallet | 2 |
| Weight | 700 - 850 lb |
| 11350RG | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
