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80/20 Mix

80/20 Mix

Product catalog summary
Product Overview:
The 80/20 Mix is a professional growing media designed for smaller containers and short-term crops. It is composed of 80% Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss and 20% Perlite, with additional components such as a starter charge, dolomitic and hi-calcium lime, and a wetting agent. This mix is ideal for plug/propagation, 4”-6” cell flats, and bulk applications.
Composition and Ingredients:
  • 80% Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss
  • 20% Perlite
  • Starter Charge
  • Lime (Dolomitic and Hi-calcium)
  • Wetting Agent
Product Description:
The mix provides moisture retention and structure, with a pH buffered to ensure a proper Ca/Mg balance. It includes a starter charge for up to two weeks of crop support and is manufactured at an optimal moisture content to enhance soil structure and air porosity.
Available Packaging:
  • 2.8 CF Totes
  • 60 CF Totes
  • Bulk
Chemical Characteristics:
Extractable nutrient content includes N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Fe, with specific ppm ranges provided. Water-soluble nutrient content includes K, Ca, Mg, SO4, and B.
pH and Electrical Conductivity:
  • pH Range After Incubation: 5.4-6.3
  • Electrical Conductivity: 1.0-2.0 dS/m
Physical Characteristics:
  • Air Porosity: 18-23%
  • Water Holding Capacity: 55-65%
  • Manufactured Moisture Content: 50-55%
  • Dry Bulk Density: 4.5-6.5 lbs/ft3
  • Bulk Density (@manufacturing): 16-20 lbs/ft3
Additional Information:
Midwest Trading partners with Waypoint Analytical for nutrient analysis to determine mix suitability. An "A17" analysis is available for each production run, providing nutrient availability readings at the time of manufacturing. Made-to-order mixes require a minimum of 5 CY bulk or 6 pallets bagged, with a turnaround time of 5 business days.
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Product Data Sheet MIDWEST TRADING HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES, INC.® a Midwest-Orum Company 80/20 Mix Product Description: The 80/20 Mix is a peat based professional growing media designed for smaller containers, short term crops and general purpose use. A blonde long fiber Canadian sphagnum peat moss is utilized to provide moisture retention and mix structure. The mix is pH buffered with a combination of dolomitic and calcitic lime to ensure proper Ca/Mg balance in the substrate. A starter charge provides up to 2 weeks of crop support. 80/20 is manufactured at an optimum moisture content that will increase the pot per cubic foot and positively impact soil structure and air porosity. Ideal Uses: • Plug/Propagation • 4”-6” Cell Flat • Bulk • 2.8 CF Totes • 60 CF Totes • Bulk Physical Characteristics: 80% Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss 20% Perlite Starter Charge Lime (Dolomitic and Hi-calcium) Wetting Agent pH Range After Incubation 5.4-6.3 Water Holding Capacity Electrical Conductivity Manufactured Moisture Content Bulk Density (@manufacturing) Chemical Characteristics: Extractable Nutrient Content in ppm dry weight basis N (NO +NH ) Water Soluble Nutrient Content in ppm saturated paste (SME) K Made to order mixes require a minimum of 5 CY bulk or 6 pallets bagged and turnaround time of 5 business days. Midwest Trading Partners with Waypoint Analytical to run extractable nutrient analysis to determine mix suitability. An “A17” analysis is available for every production run that can serve as a tool for cultural practices at time of receipt. This analysis provides a reading of nutrient availability at time of manufacturing and can vary based on moisture, temperature, and time. Ranges are approximated based on laboratory analysis. For informational purposes only and cannot be used as a warranty.

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