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Grower 101: Getting the Most Out of Your Mix
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | Troy Buechel
A variety of commercially prepared potting mixes are available for today’s commercial growers. Selecting the formulation that performs best for your particular situation can be a difficult task, unless you know the specific needs of the crop, your cultural practices and the characteristics of the growing medium. To get the best results for your crop, the key is to work closely with your supplier.
An article written by two of our Grower Services Representatives, Ed Bloodnick & Troy Buechel:
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