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professional growing products Index 2 Corporate Story 3 Product Usage Guide 4-5 Resilience TM 6-7 Professional Packaging Notice 8 Grower Technical Services 9-11 Fafard Professional Products 11 Fafard Natural & Organic Mixes 12 Environmental Responsibility Outstanding Results Every Time Over the last 80 years Sun Gro Horticulture has become the leading supplier of superior quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based horticultural growing products to North American professional and retail markets. In fact, Sun Gro has the proud distinction of being the number one supplier to the top 100 commercial growers in North America, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro mixes start with nature s best organic soil conditioner, Canadian Sphagnum peat moss. We sustainably harvest high-quality peat from bogs located throughout Canada and the northern United States, which is supplied via 26 production and distribution facilities strategically located across North America. Our 800 experienced, dedicated employees, backed by unmatched R&D and technical support offer growers a strong understanding of plant science and unparalleled technical support. To further promote commercial growing success, Sun Gro also provides water-soluble and controlled-release fertilizers.
Our Expertise is Growing Fafard Usage Guide For professional greenhouse and nursery container use FAFARD Mix Plug Seed Cutting Liner/ Cell Pots Pots Pots Hanging Hanging Perennial Perennial Nursery Trays Germination Propagation Packs Up To Up To Over Baskets Baskets 4 /qt 6 /gallon Container Trays 5 6-10 10 Up to 12 Over 12 YPM GM-1/C-1 F-15 1-PV 1P 2 SFGM Peat Lite 2B 3B 3L 4 4M 4P 3M 3 3M 3L 52 51L Nursery RHM10 RHM30 FOF10 FOF20 FOF30 Bulk Mixes Northeast from Canada Sun Gro will continue to offer bulk mixes for Northeastern United States from our Canadian partner. Bulk mixes will be available and can be incorporated with controlled released fertilizers and water holding polymers. The amount of mix per truckload is determined by weight of the mix and varies depending upon the components in the mix. Product is also available in 60 cuft s but a quote is required before placing an order. Bulk Bale towers are also available but a minimum order of a half truck load is required. sungro.com 3
professional growing products Resilience is Sun Gro s brand name for patented growing mixes enriched with silicon. NOW AVAILABLE in select Sun Gro Sunshine, Fafard and Metro-Mix products. Plants grown with Silicon (Si) as part of the mix have: thicker, stronger stems improved root mass and structure increased drought tolerance, enhanced shelf life-less shrinkage resistance to insects and diseases** dense, compact space-saving plants reduced need for plant growth regulators - saving chemical cost increased tolerance to ph drift * Sun Gro patent protected 2014 Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Fafard, Sunshine and Sun Gro are registered trademarks of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. Metro-Mix is a registered trademark of Horticulture Brands Limited Partnership. Used under license. ** University researchers have shown increased disease resistance in plants when silicon is added to growing media. Our Expertise is Growing www.sungro.com
Our Expertise is Growing How do RESILIENCE mixes work: Once taken up by the plant, silicon accumulates in the cell walls and strengthens the plant tissues. This creates stronger plants. Stronger stems often result in compact and sturdier plants. In the plant, silicon polymerizes and turns into a gel, reducing plant water loss. This photo shows the increased stem diameter with silicon (Si) added to the growing medium. Increased stem diameter = stronger plant; reduces breakage. With silicon Without silicon Oklahoma State University Snapdragons grown in Resilience mix have stronger stems and toned, upright growth. Stronger stems. Sun Gro Discovery Center, April 2014 Salvia grown in Resilience mix shows delayed wilt with increased shelf life. Increases shelf life. Sun Gro Discovery Center, April 2014 Without Si Without Si Resilience your growing mix with a beneficial plant nutrient exclusively from Sun Gro. For technical and horticultural insight, please talk with your Sun Gro Representative Our Expertise is Growing www.sungro.com sungro.com 5
professional growing products Professional Packaging Notice Attention all customers: Please be advised that over the next few months, Sun Gro professional branded packaging for compressed and loosefill products will be manufactured in three dedicated packages: 1. Professional Growing Mix 2. Professional Propagation Mix 3. Professional Peat Moss Our Expertise e is Growing www.sungro.com
Our Expertise is Growing All relevant product information will be thermal printed directly on the bottom left front side of the bag or via a pressure sensitive label. The information will include: SKU: 521 2.8 CFL CONTAINS OTHER NONPLANT FOOD INGREDIENT: Beneficial Substance: 0.01% silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ) from calcium silicate Purpose Statement: To improve root growth. 3B Product LOT CODE: SYL 10 234 INGREDIENTS: Canadian Sphagnum peat moss, bark, vermiculite, perlite dolomite lime and wetting agent. of USA 0 00000 00000 0 For more information, please visit www.sungro.com or consult with your Sun Gro Horticulture sales representative or call Agawam: 1-800-732-8667 Western Region: 1-800-797-7328 Central Region: 1-888-982-4500 Eastern Region: 1-888-896-1222 Southeast Region: 1-800-683-7700 2014 Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Fafard, Sunshine and Sun Gro are registered trademarks of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. Metro-Mix is a registered trademark of Horticulture Brands Limited Partnership. Used under license. sungro.com 7
professional growing products Grower Technical Services Sun Gro Horticulture s superior technical specialists are one of our greatest assets. Our many expert horticultural scientists work with customers to answer technical questions, provide a full suite of testing services and find the best-fit products for their needs. From start to finish, Sun Gro experts are there to help you achieve superior results every time. Sun Gro Horticulture s technical specialists will help you and your growers: Choose the right products for your needs Answer technical questions Interpret test results Improve your growing operations Sun Gro Horticulture provides the best analytical services to meet our customer s needs. We provide the following analyses and services to optimize all your growing parameters: Water Analysis Growing Media Analysis Plant Tissue Analysis Fertilizer Analysis If you have a question for our technical specialists, go to our contact page on our website www.sungro.com/contact-us and one of our team members will assist you. For testing services, please follow the link to learn more about our testing options: www.sungro.com/services/analytical-services
Our Expertise is Growing FAFARD The Science Behind the Art Professional The Fafard name has signified horticultural excellence since the 1920s. Fafard brand lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight peat-based and bark-based mixes are expertly blended for consistently productive crops. We also offer coir-based mixes as well as many custom mix additives. Whether ordering custom mixes in bulk, or smaller, easier to handle bags by the pallet, growers are always pleased with Fafard products and services. Fafard brands are not sold in Canada. Fafard Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Our high-quality Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is recommended for many professional uses from greenhouse and nursery production, golf course construction and maintenance, mushroom production and landscaping. 110 cu ft Hi-Rise 1/pallet Quantum XL 5.5 cu ft 20/pallet 3.8 cu ft 30/pallet Fafard Growing Mix / #1 This all-purpose, peat moss based medium is a lightweight, plug-grade growing mix ideal for propagation and the production of potted bedding plants and hanging baskets. It also makes a great base for growers who like to mix their own. Long-lasting Wetting Agent 110 cu ft 1/pallet Hi-Rise Quantum XL 3.8 cu ft 30/pallet Fafard Growing Mix / #F-15 The versatile Fafard Growing Mix F-15 is recommended for the production of a wide variety of potted plants and hanging baskets. It is also suitable for seed starting and cuttings. Long-lasting Wetting Agent 110 cu ft 1/pallet Hi-Rise Quantum XL 3.8 cu ft 30/pallet Fafard Growing Mix / #1-P An all-purpose lightweight growing mix, Fafard Growing Mix 1-P is our most versatile peat based formulation for expert growers. It can be used for a wide variety of crops from cuttings to finished product. Long-lasting Wetting Agent 110 cu ft 1/pallet Hi-Rise Quantum XL 33.8 cu ft 30/pallet Fafard Growing Mix / #1-PV Like our popular Fafard Growing Mix F-15 but with added vermiculite, Mix 1-PV has increased water-holding capacity and is recommended for a wide variety of crops from cuttings to finished containers. Long-lasting Wetting Agent 110 cu ft 1/pallet Hi-Rise Quantum XL 3.8 cu ft 30/pallet Fafard Growing Mix / #2 Comparable to our popular all-purpose Fafard Growing Mix 1-P, Mix 2 is equally lightweight but has added vermiculite. It is suitable for the production of a wide variety of crops, especially those requiring good drainage and aeration. Long-lasting Wetting Agent 110 cu ft 1/pallet Hi-Rise Quantum XL 3.8 cu ft 30/pallet sungro.com 9
professional growing products Fafard Germination Mix Designed for propagation and seedling production in smaller cell trays, Fafard Germination Mix is a fine, porous blend comprised of screened peat moss to enable seed germination while ensuring young plants have a good start. Plug Grade Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Plug Grade Perlite Starter nutrient charge with gypsum 110 cu ft (1/pallet) Hi-Rise 64 cu ft (2/pallet) 55 cu ft (2/pallet) 3.8 cu ft (30/pallet) Fafard 2B Mix Fafard 3B Mix This middleweight mix is designed for small to medium- sized container crops grown indoors and out. It contains aged bark to provide added structure and drainage to the mix. 2.8 cu ft bag 51/pallet A versatile middleweight formula, Fafard 3B Mix is our most popular bark based mix for expert growers. It is fit for a wide variety of crop plants grown in many container sizes from cell flats to larger pots. Fafard 3L Mix Similar to our popular Fafard 3B Mix, but with slightly lower water retention, our 3L Mix is equally versatile and recommended for a variety of potted crops produced both indoors and out. Fafard 4 Mix Fafard 4 Mix is a versatile middleweight blend that offers a higher degree of water retention. It is recommended for a variety of potted crops produced both indoors and out. Fafard 4M Mix Fafard 4M Mix is an all-purpose middleweight blend similar to Fafard 4 Mix but with finer bark. It is recommended for the production of a wide variety of crops in various container sizes. 2.8 cu ft bag 48/palle Fafard 4P Mix An all-purpose, middleweight mix, Fafard 4P Mix is similar to Fafard 4 Mix but has added perlite for additional porosity. It is recommended for the production of a wide variety of crops in various container sizes. Fafard 3 Mix A heavyweight mix with a high volume of bark, Fafard 3 Mix is suited to most container sizes, large or small, and is recommended for both indoor and outdoor production. 2.8 cu ft bag 42/pallet Fafard 3M Mix Similar to Fafard 3 Mix, but with finer bark to make a denser mix, our equally heavyweight 3M Mix is ideal for the production of many container crops including bedding, flowering and foliage plants. It is also suitable for interior-scapes. 2.8 cu ft bag 42/pallet Fafard 52 Mix The heavyweight Fafard 52 Mix has a high percentage of bark and has been specifically formulated for outdoor containers and large interior pots. It is also excellent for the production of perennials, roses and nursery containers. 2.8 cu ft bag 42/pallet
Our Expertise is Growing Fafard 51L Mix Fafard 51L Mix is similar to Mix 52 but with finer bark and no vermiculite. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor production, it is a finer textured mix formulated for the production of a wide variety of container crops, including perennials, roses and nursery stock. Starter Nutrient Charge (with Gypsum) 55 cu ft (2/pallet) 2.8 cu ft bag (42/pallet) Fafard Nursery Mix A heavyweight bark-based mix, Fafard Nursery Mix is specifically formulated for the production of perennial and nursery crops grown both indoors or out. It is ideal for medium- and large-sized containers. Starter Nutrient Charge (with Gypsum) 2.8 cu ft bag 42/pallet Fafard RHM 10 A porous, peat-based medium with added rice hulls, Fafard RHM 10 is a lightweight mix recommended for liners, seed starting and cuttings. Rice Hulls Starter Nutrient Charge (with Gypsum) 64 cu ft (2/pallet) 2.8 cu ft (51/pallet) Fafard RHM 30 Fafard RHM 30 is a porous, middleweight, peat and rice hull mix recommended for bedding plants, small and large pots, containers and hanging baskets. Rice Hulls Starter Nutrient Charge (with Gypsum) Fafard Germination Mix As its name suggests, this is a super fine mix recommended for seed starting, plugs and cuttings. It contains added plug-grade perlite and vermiculite for increased porosity and water retention. Long-lasting Wetting Agent Starter Nutrient Charge (with Gypsum) 64 cu ft (2/pallet) 2.8 cu ft bag (51/pallet) (Super-Fine Germinating Mix) Fafard Peat-Lite Mix A lightweight germination mix with added vermiculite, Fafard Peat-Lite Mix has been formulated for plug production and seed starting in open seed flats. Starter Nutrient Charge (with Gypsum) 64 cu ft (2/pallet) 2.8 cu ft (51/pallet) Natural & Organic Mixes Sun Gro Horticulture has long set the standard for professional Natural & Organic growing mixes. Our Natural & Organic mixes are the organic grower's version of our standard mixes - with an organic starter nutrient charge and an organic wetting agent. We offer a wide variety of Natural & Organic mixes to meet your organic growing needs. Fafard Natural & Organic 10 Formulated for all your organic growing needs, Fafard Natural & Organic 10 is a lightweight, peat-based mix that is suited to the culture of a wide array of greenhouse crops, and recommended for production in everything from plug trays to 10" pots. Organic Wetting Agent Organic Starter Nutrient Charge and Gypsum Fafard Natural & Organic 20 Formulated for all your organic growing needs, Fafard Natural & Organic 20 is a lightweight, peat-based mix with vermiculite added to slightly increase water retention. Natural & Organic 20 is recommended as a general greenhouse production mix. Organic Wetting Agent Organic Starter Nutrient Charge and Gypsum Fafard Natural & Organic 30 Formulated for all your organic growing needs, Fafard Natural & Organic 30 is a middleweight, peat and bark-based mix that is suited to the culture of a wide array of greenhouse crops, and recommended for production in everything from cutting liner propagation trays to 12" pots and hanging baskets. Organic Wetting Agent Organic Starter Nutrient Charge and Gypsum sungro.com 11
Environmental Responsibility Sun Gro Horticulture is the leader in sustainable peat resources. We endorse and support the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association s definition of sustainable peatland management as the balanced stewardship of the environmental, social and economic values of Canada s renewable peatland resource. Quick Canadian - Peat Moss Facts Peat Moss is abundant and environmentally sustainable. Peat Moss grows more than 50 times faster than it is harvested. Canada has more than 260 million acres of peatlands (25% of the world s supply). Harvested peat moss improves plants soil wherever applied. Sun Gro carefully harvests peat moss to allow for easy restoration. Sun Gro harvests from bogs that can be restored to functioning wetlands, wildlife habitat or farmland. Proud member of: 770 Silver Street, Agawam, MA, United States of America 01001 1-800-732-8667 www.sungro.com Call your Sun Gro representative for more information. Toll-free Customer Resource Centers: Agawam: 1-800-732-8667 Fax: 1-413-789-3425 West: 1-888-797-7328 Fax: 1-888-797-6497 Central: 1-888-982-4500 Fax: 1-888-982-4501 East: 1-888-896-1222 Fax: 1-888-896-1444 Southeast: 1-800-683-7700 Fax: 1-800-231-5307 All contents unless otherwise noted copyright 2005-2014 Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. All rights reserved. No materials contained herein may be duplicated or used in any way without the express written permission of Sun Gro Horticulture or its legal representatives. Fafard and Sun Gro are registered trademarks of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. Distributed in Canada by Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd., 52130 RR 65, PO Box 189, Seba Beach, AB T0E 2B0 Distributed in the United States by Sun Gro Horticulture Distribution Inc., 770 Silver Street, Agawam, MA 01001