HIGH PERFORMANCE GROWING MEDIA FOR PROFESSIONALS years
HISTORY FAFARD HAS COVERED A LOT OF GROUND SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1940. In business since 1940, Fafard has carved out an enviable position for itself in the horticulture industry. The family-owned company has not only succeeded in developing exciting new products that meet the highest standards, but has also secured the loyalty of its many, many customers. 1940 QUÉBEC PEAT MOSS founded by 10 Fafard s siblings and one nephew. Purchase of Saint-Bonaventure peat bog. 1940 1940 Beginning of the export of peat in the US. 1967 Company becomes FAFARD ET FRÈRES LTÉE. 1967 1973 Construction of first plant. Manufacturing of ready-to-use soil mixes begins. 1975 2 nd generation: Marcel Fafard 1975 1981 First composts. 1981 1984 1984 Acquisition of 2 new peat bogs (Lac St-Jean, in Quebec) and the Milot production facility. 1990 3 rd generation: Martin Fafard 1990 2002 Construction of physical and chemical laboratories and an experimental greenhouse. 2002 2002 2010 Fafard obtains Veriflora certification. (Responsible management of peatlands). 2014 Fafard is acquired by Scotts Miracle-Gro. 75 years of passion 2014 2015 Today, after 75 years in operation, Fafard plays a leading role in the industry among specialized nurseries as well as greenhouse growers. Fafard has always taken the success of its customers to heart. Helping you reach your goals has always been one of our priorities. years Thank you for your confidence in us and your continued loyalty year after year. We hope to remain a partner in your success for a long time to come.
PEAT MOSS THE SECRET BEHIND PERFORMANCE 43 Fafard s harvest and quality control specialists have always promoted the merits of peat moss. They constantly say that the key of blending really good soil lies in its primary components. Peat moss is the conerstone of a good mix and the secret behind performance. Fafard has several peatlands and some of them are very young. This allows to provide professional customers with a very fibrous peat moss, which is rarely found on the market. The company also provides more decomposed peat, enabling you to choose the options that best suits your needs. XC PEAT Very fibrous, blond peat Coarse grained Exceptional quality Unique on the market! This peat moss undergoes a vigorous screening process that ensures incomparable drainage and high gas diffusion. It promotes ultra-fast plant growth and reduces the risk of root-borne disease. PEAT Fibrous, blond peat Medium grained Superior quality Specially screened to provide excellent drainage and gas diffusion. Outperforms the average peat moss offered on the market. GERMINATING PEAT Blond peat Fine grained Perfect for use in multi-cell flats Offers an excellent balance between drainage and water retention. Promotes rapid growth. BROWN PEAT More decomposed peat Fine grained Offers good water and nutrients retention. Promotes strong and healthy plant growth. FIBRO MOSS PEAT Professional grade blond peat Medium and fine grained Perfect for creating custom blends Screened to provide good aeration and drainage. Promotes healthy plant growth. Peat moss is the key to a good mix. Both the rigorous selection and sifting of the peat moss not only allow to meet the specific needs of the different crops but also to exceed expectations in this respect.
4 ENERGY-SAVING SUBSTRATES REDUCE YOUR PRODUCTION COSTS Our research has shown that substantial reductions in growing times are entirely possible. By using a high performance substrate, you can actually reduce your heating and other costs related to production by reducing growing times while improving crop quality. Our studies have shown that using G10 promotes rapid root growth, particularly during the early stages. This kickstart allows growth to outperform growth curves exhibited with standard soil mixes all the way until the point of sale. They re what we call Energy Saving Substrates. Here is a trial putting G10 against two competing high-performance substrates. Made up of a blond, highly fibrous peat and produced using vigorous screening, G10 provides exceptional drainage and gas diffusion. No other product even comes close. TIME IS MONEY By using high-performance substrates, you can reduce growing times significantly. Economies in growth times were in the order of 10 days for poinsettias, 20 days for Patriot Watermelon Geraniums and 22 days for New Guinea Impatiens. That adds up to about 7% in cost savings over conventional growing methods. COMPETITION HIGH DIFFUSION FAFARD HIGH DIFFUSION Culture Times - Maximum Spreads Observed Days 120 100 Save 10 days 80 60 40 Save 22 days Save 20 days G10 20 0 Poinsettia Impatiens Geranium STANDARD Regular gas diffusion HIGH PERFORMANCE High gas diffusion Root quality is determined by both abundance and size as well as by the number of rootlets present. A plant s robustness, on the other hand, is determined by short internodes, sturdy stems and thick leaves. Speak with your representative today to learn more on the energy-saving substrates.
«Growing in other soilless mixes, ok. Switching to Fafard G10, priceless!» Colin Dodd, owner Dodd s Greenhouses Ltd
PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR OPTIMUM PLANT GROWTH, THE ROOTS NEED TO BREATHE. THE HIGHER THE GAS DIFFUSION IS, THE FASTER THE OXYGEN WILL REACH THE ROOTS. GREENHOUSES NURSERIES G10 G9 G7 G6 G5 G3 G2 G1 Gas diffusion 10 9 7 7 7 5 4 2 6 GREENHOUSES Perennials Vegetable plants Hanging baskets Annuals Annuals - Flats Potted flowers* Sub-irrigation NURSERIES Perennials, trees and shrubs Fall-garden mums PROPAGATION Cuttings Tree nursery seedings N7 O6 ORGANIC SEEDING BERRIES O2 OS S5 S4 B10 B7 Gas diffusion 6 3 5 6 5 9 6 5 GREENHOUSES Vegetable plants Hanging baskets Annuals Potted flowers* PROPAGATION Plugs 338 and up Plugs 288 and less Sprouts Cuttings BERRIES - CONTAINER PRODUCTION Strawberries Raspberries Blueberries B5 * POINSETTIA, EASTER LILY, GERBERA, HYDRANGEA NEW GUINEA IMPATIENS LEGEND: RECOMMENDED HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
6GREENHOUSES HIGH GAS DIFFUSION 47 G10 ENERGY-SAVING SUBSTRATE BENEFITS: Superior quality of the roots Better resistance to insects and diseases Reduction of losses Better water and nutrients absorption Faster growth of plants G9 WITH COCO CHARACTERISTICS: D : 9 A : 9 R : 7 G : 9 INGREDIENTS: peat, coconut husk fibre, limestone, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent AGRG9-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 70 lb AGRG9-BB 220 cft. (8.15 cyd.) Big bale 1 2000 lb G7 CHARACTERISTICS: D : 7 A : 6 R : 6 G : 7 INGREDIENTS: peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, perlite, limestone, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent AGRG7-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 65 lb AGRG7-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 550 lb AGRG7-BB 220 cft. (8.15 cyd.) Big bale 1 1970 lb G6 CHARACTERISTICS: D : 6 A : 6 R : 7 G : 7 INGREDIENTS: peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, perlite, coconut husk fibre, limestone, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent AGRG6-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 30 lb AGRG6-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 65 lb AGRG6-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 635 lb AGRG6-BB 220 cft. (8.15 cyd.) Big Bale 1 1990 lb G10 AGGREGATE-FREE CHARACTERISTICS: D : 9 A : 9 R : 7 G : 10 INGREDIENTS: peat, limestone, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent AGRG10-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 68 lb AGRG10-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 600 lb AGRG10-BB 220 cft. (8.15 cyd.) Big bale 1 1884 lb G5 CHARACTERISTICS: D : 6 A : 6 R : 7 G : 7 INGREDIENTS: peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, perlite, limestone, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent AGRG5-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 25 lb AGRG5-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 65 lb AGRG5-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 665 lb AGRG5-BB 220 cft. (8.15 cyd.) Big Bale 1 1995 lb LEGEND : FROM 1 TO 10 (10 = BEST) D : DRAINAGE A : AERATION R : WATER RETENTION G : GAS DIFFUSION
8 GREENHOUSES REGULAR GAS DIFFUSION G3 WITH COMPOST G2 WITH COMPOST CHARACTERISTICS: D : 5 A : 5 R : 8 G : 5 INGREDIENTS: peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, brown peat, perlite, aged softwood bark, compost, limestone, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, wetting agent AGRG3-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 50 lb AGRG3-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 1050 lb AGRG3-BB 175 cft. (6.48 cyd.) Big bale 1 2845 lb CHARACTERISTICS: D : 4 A : 4 R : 9 G : 4 INGREDIENTS: Brown peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, perlite, compost, limestone, gypsum, micronutrients, wetting agent AGRG2-42 42 l Bag 80 25 lb AGRG2-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 1160 lb AGRG2-BB 135 cft. (5 cyd.) Big bale 1 2400 lb COMPOST Compost adds organic matter and nutrients available substantially at the planting stage. The compost itself contains nutrients but it also has a buffering capacity which allows it to absorb nutrients from another source (ex: fertilizer), to store it and release it gradually thereafter. G1 WITH COMPOST CHARACTERISTICS: D : 1 A : 2 R : 9 G : 2 INGREDIENTS: Brown peat, compost, sand, limestone, micronutrients AGRG1-30 30 l Bag 80 30 lb AGRG1-B 2.5 cyd. Tote 2 2010 lb AGRG1-BB 120 cft. (4.4 cyd.) Big bale 1 2770 lb Our research shows that compost is an excellent growth stimulator offering comparable or superior results to growth stimulators frequently used on the market. LEGEND : FROM 1 TO 10 (10 = BEST) D : DRAINAGE A : AERATION R : WATER RETENTION G : GAS DIFFUSION
49 Photo : G1 ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS GREENHOUSES PROPERTIES PRODUCTS INGREDIENTS APPLICATIONS PACKAGING D A R G PC40 peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, perlite, sea compost, limestone, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum, wetting agent Baskets, patio planters Bag 3.8 cft. 5 7 6 6 G1 lightweight Brown peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, perlite, compost, sand, limestone, micronutrients, wetting agent Geraniums, window boxes, baskets, chrysanthemums, perennials Bag 1 2 9 2 PRECIS MIX * peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, perlite, coconut husk fibre, limestone, gypsum, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, wetting agent Simply water this readyto-use grow bag, make holes in it, and be ready for planting. Grow bag 7 8 7 7 * PRECIS MIX : organic mix available on demand LEGEND : FROM 1 TO 10 (10 = BEST) D : DRAINAGE A : AERATION R : WATER RETENTION G : GAS DIFFUSION
ORGANIC 10 SEEDING WE CAN ALSO CREATE A CUSTOM ORGANIC MIX SPECIFICALLY FORMULATED FOR YOUR GROWING NEEDS O6 CHARACTERISTICS: D : 6 A : 7 R : 7 G : 6 INGREDIENTS: peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, coconut husk fibre, sea compost, perlite, limestone AGRO6-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 40 lb AGRO6-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 95 lb O2 CHARACTERISTICS: D : 3 A : 3 R : 9 G : 3 INGREDIENTS: Brown peat, FIBRO MOSS peat, sea compost, coconut husk fibre, perlite, limestone AGRO2-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 55 lb OS CHARACTERISTICS: D : 5 A : 5 R : 8 G : 5 INGREDIENTS: Germinating peat, coconut husk fibre, fine grade perlite, sea compost, limestone S5 CHARACTERISTICS: D : 7 A : 6 R : 6 G : 6 INGREDIENTS: Sifted germinating peat, medium grade perlite, coconut husk fibre, limestone, gypsum, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, wetting agent AGRS5-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 35 lb AGRS5-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 70 lb AGROS-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 35 lb FAFARD ALSO OFFERS A RANGE OF COMPOSTS TO ADD TO YOUR ORGANIC MIXES PRODUCTS INGREDIENTS SIZE/PACKAGING QTY/PAL SEA COMPOST COMFA30 Compost, sphagnum peat moss, seaweed, shrimp flour 30 l / 12.5 kg Bag 85 S4 CHARACTERISTICS: D : 6 A : 5 R : 7 G : 5 INGREDIENTS: Sifted germinating peat, fine grade perlite, coconut husk fibre, limestone, gypsum, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, wetting agent AGRS4-85 3 cft. (85 l) Bag 54 30 lb AGRS4-3.8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 65 lb BIOFOR COMPOST CF30 FERTILO COMPOSTED CHICKEN MANURE FUMFEFA30 Compost, sphagnum peat moss, aged softwood bark Composted chicken manure, composted barnyard manure, sphagnum peat moss 30 l / 12.5 kg Bag 30 l / 12.5 kg Bag 85 85 LEGEND : FROM 1 TO 10 (10 = BEST) D : DRAINAGE A : AERATION R : WATER RETENTION G : GAS DIFFUSION
411 PETITS BERRIES FRUITS CONTAINER - CULTURE PRODUCTION HORS SOL PROPERTIES PRODUCTS INGREDIENTS APPLICATIONS PACKAGING D A R G B10* peat, XC peat, coconut husk fibre, limestone, wetting agent, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum Strawberries 3.8 cft. 9 9 7 9 * Biofungicides can be added on request B7 Sifted aged softwood bark, FIBRO MOSS peat, compost, sand, limestone, micronutrients, gypsum Raspberries 5 6 5 6 B5 Sifted aged softwood bark, FIBRO MOSS peat, brown peat, balanced nutrient charge with micronutrients, gypsum Blueberries (ph 4.5-5.5) 4 5 6 5 LEGEND : FROM 1 TO 10 (10 = BEST) D : DRAINAGE A : AERATION R : WATER RETENTION G : GAS DIFFUSION
12 NURSERIES N7 CHARACTERISTICS: D : 5 A : 6 R : 5 G : 6 INGREDIENTS: Sifted aged softwood bark, FIBRO MOSS peat, compost, sand, limestone, micronutrients, gypsum AGRN7-42 42 l Bag 70 35 lb AGRN7-B 2.25 cyd. Tote 2 1710 lb ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS NURSERIES PROPERTIES PRODUCTS INGREDIENTS APPLICATIONS PACKAGING D A R G N7 with fertilizer * Sifted aged softwood bark, FIBRO MOSS peat, compost, sand, limestone, slow release fertilizer, gypsum * Different doses of fertilizers available Perennials, trees and shrubs (rapid growth) Tote 5 6 5 6 N7 acid loving Sifted aged softwood bark, FIBRO MOSS peat, compost, sand, micronutrients, gypsum Rhododendrons, evergreens, blueberries (ph 4.5-5.5) Tote 5 6 5 6 NURSERY MIX HD FIBRO MOSS peat, sifted aged softwood bark, brown peat, compost, sand, limestone, micronutrients, gypsum Perennials, trees and shrubs (medium water retention) Tote 4 5 6 5 NURSERY MIX Brown peat, sifted aged softwood bark, FIBRO MOSS peat, sand, compost, limestone, micronutrients, gypsum Perennials, trees and shrubs (slow drainage) Tote 3 4 8 3 LEGEND : FROM 1 TO 10 (10 = BEST) D : DRAINAGE A : AERATION R : WATER RETENTION G : GAS DIFFUSION
Photo: Custom mix, Mosaïcultures Internationales, Copyright, Guy Boily CUSTOM MIXES 4 13 Do you prefer your own mix? Our team of experienced specialists will create for you the mix that matches your needs. Whether it is for an adjustment of the ph level, electrical conductivity, water retention or the development of a new soil mix, our experts will work closely with you to fine-tune your custom mix to obtain superior results. Your basic mix can be composed of one or more of the following ingredients: To this mix, you can add one or more of the following additives: peat (fibrous) FIBRO MOSS peat (Professional) Germinating peat (fine) Brown peat (decomposed) Compost Aged softwood bark Coconut husk fibre Perlite Sand Gypsum Clay Limestone Wetting agent Nutrient charge Controlled release fertilizer Natural fertilizer Biofungicide Micronutrients Polymer Repressive additives Any other additive that you choose. PROFESSIONAL SPHAGNUM PEAT MOSS FIBRO MOSS CHARACTERISTICS: Fibrous blond peat used by growers INGREDIENT: Canadian sphagnum peat moss FAF-3.8NP-M8 3.8 cft. Compressed bale 30 64 lb FAF-5.5NP-M8 5.5 cft. Compressed bale 20 90 lb QUANT-XL 55 cft. Compressed quantum 2 950 lb
14 TECHNICAL SERVICES Fafard s technical team accompanies growers throughout the growing process, providing meticulous follow-up during plant growth and throughout every new product trial, by fine tuning watering schedules for example. By offering the very best in service, Fafard looks to build win-win relationships with its customers with the broader goal of obtaining results that are nothing short of exceptional. Speak with your representative today to take advantage of our technical services. You have everything to gain! OUR LABORATORIES QUALITY CONTROL LAB Fafard s quality control experts carry out rigorous oversight of the soil blending process. Physical and chemical properties (ph, humidity, electrical conductivity, etc.) of each lot are measured to ensure they respect established standards for quality. CHEMICAL LAB Following an incubation period, the chemical properties of samples in our quality control lab are re-analyzed in the chemical lab. We measure the concentration of nutritional elements and evaluate the effect of chemical and biological additives on the quality of our products so as to ensure we use the very best soil enhancers available. PHYSICAL LAB The physical lab develops new analytical methods and improves existing processes with the goal of optimizing the physical and chemical properties of our products. EXPERIMENTAL GREENHOUSE Fafard is one of the rare companies that enjoy all the benefits of an experimental greenhouse. Adjacent to the physical lab, the experimental greenhouse lets us carry out research that helps us target avenues for improvement, test new additives or validate product performance. Our numerous greenhouse trials are the very best gage of product performance. They guarantee your crop success and ensure your profitability.
TRIAL REQUEST If you are interested in one of our products and would like to conduct a trial, simply complete our Trial Request form at: www.fafard.ca/en/growers/trial/ 415 The technical team will contact you to set up your greenhouse trial and ensure that the substrate is used to its full potential. Take advantage of this tailor made service and obtain spectacular results. Nothing makes us happier at Fafard than lending you a helping hand. Take advantage of this program to try our products today.
75 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE lead the way to PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE 771, rue Principale Saint-Bonaventure (Quebec) J0C 1C0 T : 819 396-2293 / 1 800 561-5204 F : 819 396-2136 years www.fafard.ca/en/growers ID:_CATPRO-A 07/2015