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.
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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How watering influences root disease in your crops
Premier Tech Horticulture Specialist Troy Buechel gives some advices about the relationship between watering and root disease.
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How to avoid growing media compaction
Premier Tech Horticulture Specialist Troy Buechel talks about solutions to avoid compaction in your growing media.
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Influence of Light on Crop Growth
Plants require light for optimum growth and development, but the three different aspects of light, quantity, quality and duration, also have a significant influence on 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 | |
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Size (Regional availability may vary) | 2.8 cu ft Loose |
Units per pallet | 57 |
Weight | 25 - 35 lb |
10380RG | |
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Size (Regional availability may vary) | 3.8 cu ft Comp. |
Units per pallet | 30 |
Weight | 60 - 75 lb |
10800RG | |
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Size (Regional availability may vary) | 80 cu ft Loose |
Units per pallet | 2 |
Weight | 700 - 850 lb |
11350RG | |
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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 |