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New Products ferti-lome PRO Container Mix ferti-lome Pro-Container Mix is enhanced with our mycorrhizae cocktail. These soil fungi enhance the primary and all important secondary root development. We add earthworm castings, one of the most enriched soil amendments available. Our humic acid rich black peat and Canadian sphagnum peat blend complete our most advanced formula. 40 qts. bags 75 / pallet High Performance Container Mix High Performance Container Mix contains a complete fertilizer, humic and fulvic acids and extended water holding formula. Provide nutrition for up to 8 months. No wood fillers or other forest products which may interfere with uniform root growth and tie up nitrogen creating an imbalanced diet. Special water holding formula. 25 qts. bags 80 / pallet 50 qts. bags 55 / pallet 1
All Purpose Mixes Ultimate Potting Mix The Ultimate Potting Mix is our all-purpose performer. Everything necessary to grow most indoor and outdoor plants can be found in this general purpose formula. The Ultimate Potting Mix is the mix that will work well for germinating seeds as well as hanging baskets. 3 cu. ft. bags 48 / pallet 50 qts. bags 65 / pallet 25 qts. bags 90 / pallet Soil Conditioner 100% Organic Garden Soil Supercharged black peat with humic and fulvic acids, worm castings and kelp meal. The best garden conditioner substitute for sphagnum peat for square foot gardens. Perfect for flowers, vegetables and herbs. 2 cu. ft. loose 65 / pallet 2
Indoor Speciality Products Cactus Mix ferti-lome Cactus Mix is a real stand-out for versatility. This coarse mix, with granite sand and extra perlite, duplicates conditions found in arid environments. This heavyweight potting mix performs well under low water application. 4 qts. bags 30 cases / pallet 12 / cs. 16 qts. bags 70 / pallet African Violet Mix Specially formulated with a peat blend that provides good air capacity and water retention. ferti-lome African Violet Mix is an excellent mix for African Violets but it s also indicated for all the plants of the Gesneriad family such as Streptocarpus, Episcias and Gloxinias. 4 qts. bags 30 cases / pallet 12 / cs. Interior & Foliage Mix This soilless formula with added coarse textured sphagnum peat moss and perlite offers faster and more efficient drainage for plants requiring faster drying soil. This property makes the Interior & Foliage Mix a serious potting mix for all tropical and foliage plants. 16 qts. bags 120 / pallet 40 qts. bags 75 / pallet Seed & Cutting Mix Fine milled lightweight soil formula, including black peat and fine perlite, optimizes germination conditions. The sphagnum peat blend with wetting agent provides an excellent balance between moisture retention and air capacity to prevent root disease while promoting efficient rooting. The ideal starter formula for germination seeds and rooting leaf, stem, and root cuttings. 16 qts. bags 120 / pallet 3
Indoor Speciality Products Ultimate Potting Mix The Ultimate Potting Mix is our allpurpose performer. Everything necessary to grow most indoor and outdoor plants can be found in this general purpose formula. The Ultimate Potting Mix is the mix that will work well for germinating seeds as well as hanging baskets. Orchid Mix Sphagnum peat chunks, red fir bark, hardwood charcoal, and volcanic lava rock combined to create an environment that will prevent the roots from being kept too wet while providing humidity. Excellent drainage, and secure anchoring for the roots makes this longlasting mix ideal for your orchids. 4 qts. bags 30 cases / pallet 12 / cs. Speciality Products Aquatic Medium ferti-lome Aquatic Medium employs the same super-porous material, (granular diatomaceous earth), used in many pond and pool filters. Unlike clay planting material this product helps keep pond water clear. Repot directly into submersible containers with this organic freshwater medium. 21 qts. bags 45 / pallet 4
Aggregates & Decoration Perlite Perlite is a mineral which is super-heated and pops like popcorn. These lightweight particles increase aeration and decrease water-holding when incorporated into soil. Charcoal Charcoal acts as a filter to absorb impurities in water and improve air quality. It is excellent as a layer in the bottom of containers and in terrariums where water may pool. Charcoal also can help absorb impurities in fertilizer. 4 qts. bags 30 cases / pallet 12 / cs. Horticultural Vermiculite Vermiculite is the mineral Mica, super-heated to expand much like an accordion. This mineral is often used in soil mixes to increase water holding. Many growers use vermiculite in their flats in order to create a micro environment that will protect seeds from air currents and insulate the seeds to provide uniform germination temperatures. Decorative Floral Moss Floral Sphagnum Moss is used to line wire frames and hanging baskets. It is used extensively by nurserymen for air layering. Some species of orchids especially phalaenopsis are grown using Floral Sphagnum Moss. 5
Pure Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss A family tradition dedicated to the horticultural trade for decades..! OUR BASIC PRODUCT FOR ALL RETAIL AND PROFESSIONAL MIXES ferti-lome peat moss is an excellent soil amendment because of its capacity to retain water, aerate the soil and it is completely natural. All of ferti-lome s peat moss packages carry the OMRI (Organic Material Review Institute) logo, which indicates that they are approved for use in organic production. Completely natural, and organic, sphagnum peat is the answer to both compact and loose soil conditions. All soils can benefit from the addition of sphagnum peat moss. Peat is also used in compost bins to enhance decomposition and reduce odor. OMRI listed 95 % organic matter it s the ultimate source of organic matter for all your landscaping projets. Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is growing more than 60 times faster than current harvesting. Canadians are proud to share this sustainable resource to improve our soil. Several environmental agencies oversee all aspects of the peat bogs insuring a safe and sustainable ecosystem. ferti-lome peat moss is recommended because of the following qualities: It adds body to light and sandy soil. It aerates heavy and clay soil. It protects the soil from drying out and hardening. It reduces the possibility of erosion. It facilitates hoeing. It reduces the loss of fertilizer by leaching. It saves water. 6
Canadian Peat Moss and the Environment Less than.02 % of Canadian bogs are used for horticulture, providing literally thousands of years of harvestable peat (approximately 29,000 years). Canadian Sphagnum Moss is growing more than 60 times faster than the current harvesting. Several environmental agencies oversee all aspects of the peat bogs insuring a safe and sustainable ecosystem. Canadians are proud to share this renewable resource to improve our soil. Cheek Garden Products 3805 Paseo Del Toro Cove Austin, Texas United States, 78731 Toll Free : 1 800 551-8628 Phone : 1 512 997-9040 Fax : 1 888 868-3207 www.fertilomesoils.com 5 G0146A / Made and printed in Canada You want to know more...