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Metro-Mix® 840

A medium textured, well-drained, enhanced air capacity general purpose mix. It is well suited for growing crops in containers ranging from cell packs to hanging baskets.

Only available in U.S.

Metro-Mix® 865

A heavyweight mix for perennial growers. Contains a high bark
content for superior drainage and excellent container stability.
Suitable for rooftop garde

Sunshine ® Mix #15

This multi-purpose formulation is the mix that expert growers select for the production of a wide variety of crops. Ready to Gro! (Sunshine® Mix #15 / Fafard®-15 now share a dual label.)

Sunshine® Mix #1

The most versatile and popular professional mix we offer, Sunshine® Mix #1 is recommended for the production of a wide variety of container-grown crops, from vegetables to bedding plants and cuttings. It offers a good balance of sphagnum peat moss, perlite and nutrients that professional growers rely on year after year.

Metro-Mix® 838

Our most popular bark based mix is great for a wide range
of crops grown in many container sizes from cell packs to
larger pots

Sunshine® Mix #1 Natural & Organic

Recommended where high air capacity and fast drainage
are needed: during winter months, with water and salt
sensitive crops or where frequent leaching is required

Sunshine® Advanced Mix #4 Growing Mix

OMRI Listed for organic gardening, Sunshine® Advanced Mix #4 is recommended for indoor growing. This myco-active mix retains moisture while providing improved root aeration and drainage. This product contains RESiLIENCE®, which may improve resistance to wilting. Quantities are sold in loosefill bags. You should start your own feed program within 7 days of planting or seedling emergence.

Sunshine® Mix #4 with Mycorrhizae

A premium mix for indoor growing, Sunshine® Mix #4 with Mycorrhizae contains a higher amount of
horticultural perlite for plants that prefer greater air porosity. Its our classic #4 boosted with endomycorrhizae. This product contains RESiLIENCE®, which may improve resistance to wilting. Low phosphorus fertilizer has been included to better support mycorrhizae establishment and growth. Start your own feeding program within 14 days of planting or seedling emergence.