A fine, free-flowing, ready-to-use, peat-free growing medium ideal for a wide range of applications where a moisture-retentive mix is required, for example hanging baskets, tubs and troughs.
• Contains Melcourt Growbark, Melcourt Sylvafibre and coir • Contains the water management aid H2Gro® • Includes balanced fertilizers, sufficient for the first 4 – 6 weeks • Long-lasting structure which does not slump even after several months • Provides excellent air / water ratio • Enables cost-effective peat-free production • Manufactured from sustainable ingredients • Tried and tested under a wide range of conditions • Detailed technical back-up available • Compatible with most irrigation systems • Compatible with liquid feeding and controlled release fertilizers • Excellent wetting and water management capacity aided by the inclusion of H2Gro® • Free-flowing texture allows easy filling of containers • Audited by the Responsible Sourcing Scheme
Can be supplied with added controlled release fertilizer as an optional extra – see Sylvamix Special
Available in 50 litre bags, maxi-bales, bulk bags and loose bulk
H2Gro® is a registered trade mark of ICL and its affiliates.
• Sylvamix Hanging Basket contains enough base fertilizer for the first few weeks only and best results will be obtained by liquid feeding or the addition of controlled release fertilizers. Such supplementary fertilizers should be applied at the manufacturers’ recommended rates for peat-based media. • No changes to normal nursery practice are required
Crop Management No particular changes to normal crop management are required. However water distribution within the medium may differ slightly to peat-based mixes so care with watering is advised at first.
Pesticides: where Sylvamix is supplied containing pesticide, (which will only ever be at the customers’ request), it is essential that the users of the product are made aware that pesticide has been incorporated, and that the full safety and handling instructions have been made available to users. There may also be restrictions on the storage period once pesticide is incorporated into the Sylvamix. Melcourt will advise the customer where this is the case, together with a link to the relevant Product Safety Data sheets.
Storage: Melcourt Sylvamix Growing Media should always be stored carefully in clean, dry, cool conditions away from any potential contaminants and direct sunlight. Avoid conditions which allow the product to become dry and dusty and if this occurs use suitable dust protection.
Sylvamix growing media can safely be stored for up to six months under suitable conditions, unless they have been supplied with controlled release fertilizers in which case they must be used within 21 days from purchase.
Main Constituents
Coniferous bark and woodfibre, coir
Origin
UK and India
Nominal Particle Size
0 – 6mm
Bulk Density
420 g/l
pH
6.5
Moisture Content
60%
Wetting Agent
Yes
Nutrients
Sufficient for the first 4 – 6 weeks on average
Air-filled porosity
21%
*All values given in the Specifications table are typical. However, some variation may occur from time to time. Melcourt Industries Ltd reserves the right to alter the specification without notice, for the purpose of product improvement.
Where to buy the Melcourt Professional Growers Range
The Melcourt Professional Growers’ Range is available through our network of Horticultural Distributors who stock our professional growers range and also administer direct deliveries.
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