Melcourt Sylvamix Potting is a fine, free-flowing ready-to-use peat-free growing medium suitable for a wide range of nursery applications including bedding, herbaceous perennials and pot plants.
• Contains Melcourt Sylvafibre (composted woodfibre / fine bark), coir and a wetting agent. • 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 since 2001 • Detailed technical back-up available • Compatible with most irrigation systems • Compatible with liquid feeding and controlled release fertilizers • Excellent wetting capacity • Free-flowing texture allows easy filling of pots • Audited by the Responsible Sourcing Scheme
Can be supplied with added controlled release fertilizer and pesticides or other additives as optional extras – see Sylvamix Special
Available in 50 litre bags, maxi-bales, bulk bags and loose bulk
• Sylvamix Potting 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 • 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.
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.
Typical crop applications Bedding plants, pot plants, herbaceous perennials, baskets, tubs and troughs, interior landscaping
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
The SylvaGrow packaging has been manufactured using at least 30% post consumer waste plastic. We are working with our suppliers to increase this level as quickly as we can. The bag is 100% recyclable but check regionally for local recycling options.
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
Bark & woodfibre, UK, coir India
Nominal Particle Size Range
0 – 6 mm
Typical Bulk Density
420 g/l
Moisture Content by weight
60%
Air-filled porosity
21%
pH
6.5
Nitrogen
250 mg/l
Phosphorus
80 mg/l
Potassium
300 mg/l
Electrical Conductivity
500 µS/cm
Trace Elements
Yes
*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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