• Contains Melcourt Growbark Pine, Melcourt Growbark Mixed
Conifer, two widely used and well-proven products in peat-free
and peat-reduced growing media, coir and a low percentage of
green compost
• Includes a balanced, approved organic fertilizer, sufficient for the
first 4 – 6 weeks
• Provides excellent air / water ratio
• Dry surface of the medium discourages the growth of moss and
liverwort
• Soil Association approved
• Enables cost-effective, organic peat-free production
• Manufactured from completely renewable, sustainable ingredients
• Tried and tested under a wide range of conditions since 2002
• Detailed technical back-up available
• Compatible with most irrigation systems
• Free-flowing texture allows easy filling of pots
• Audited by the Responsible Sourcing Scheme
Available in 50 litre bags, maxi-bales, bulk bags and loose bulk
• Sylvamix Natural contains enough slow-release fertilizer for the first few weeks only and best results will be obtained by supplementary feeding. Such supplementary fertilizers should be applied at the manufacturers’ recommended rates for peat-based media.
• No changes to normal nursery practice are required
• Although a wide range of plants have been grown successfully under many different management regimes, it is recommended that in the first instance small numbers are tested in order to check the suitability of this compost for your particular cultural practices
• The fertilizer in Sylvamix Natural will slowly release nutrients when in storage, so use within 6 months of purchase.
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. Sylvamix Natural will not usually require more water than a peat-based equivalent, but may benefit from a more frequent irrigation.
Typical crop applications
Bedding plants, herbs, herbaceous perennials, nursery stock etc.
Not suitable for ericaceous crops. Products suitable for this application are available from the Sylvamix Special range of
prescription media.
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.
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, coir green compost |
| Origin | UK and India |
| Nominal Particle Size | 0 – 6mm |
| pH | 6.5 |
| Bulk Density | 400 g/l |
| Air-filled porosity | 25% |
| Wetting Agent | No |
| Moisture Content | 50% |
| Nutrient content | Sufficient for the first four weeks on average |
*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.
