Professional Growing Products

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Professional
Growing Products
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
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may be duplicated or used in any way without the express written permission of Sun Gro Horticulture or its legal representatives.
®Fafard, Sunshine, Technigro and Sun Gro are registered trademarks of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. ®Metro Mix is a registered trademark of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada CM 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
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Index
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Corporate Story
Product Usage Guide
Sunshine Professional Mixes
Sunshine Natural & Organic (OMRI) Mixes
Sunshine Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss & Aggregates
Technigro Water Soluble Fertilizer
Metro-Mix Professional Mixes
Grower Technical Services
Environmental Responsibility
Conversions, Calculations & Fill Guides
North American Locations
North America
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Seba Beach, AB
Vilna, AB
Port Cartier, QB
Julius, MB
Abbotsford, BC
Maisonnette, NB
Lameque/portage, NB
Colombier, QB
Vassar, MB
Burnt Church, NB
Inkerman, NB
Kent, NB
Riviere Du Loup, QB
Fort Frances, ON St. Remi, QB
Floodwood, MN
Montreal, QB
Elma, MB
Hubbard, OR
Niagara Falls, ON
Marysville, CA
Quincy, MI
Sacramento, CA
Mcfarland, CA
Agawam,MA
Elizabeth City, NC
Filmore, UT
Anderson, SC
Santa Maria, CA
Nogales, AZ
Rosser, TX
Marshall, TX
Mccormick, SC
Pine Bluff, AR
Valdosta, GA
Orlando, FL
Apopka, FL
Outstanding Results Every Time
Over the last 80 years Sun Gro® Horticulture has become the
leading supplier of superior quality peat moss and peat- and
bark-based horticultural growing products to North America,
serving both 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 31 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. To further promote commercial growing success,
Sun Gro also provides water-soluble and controlled-release
fertilizers.
Sun Gro Horticulture recently consolidated its leadership position
in the professional growing market by acquiring Conrad Fafard,
Inc. Sun Gro’s corporate office has moved and is now in Agawam,
Massachusetts. We operate 13 customer service centers in every
major time zone for personalized service
across the whole of North America.
Production/
Distribution
Facilities
Anderson, S. Carolina
Apopka, Florida
Burnt Church, New Brunswick
Colombier, Quebec
Elizabeth City, N. Carolina
Elma, Manitoba
Fillmore, Utah
Floodwood, Minnesota
Fort Franceas, Ontario
Hubbard, Oregon
Inkerman, New Brunswick
Distribution
Abbotsford, BC
Customer
Resource
Centers
Montreal, QB
Agawam, Massachusetts
Elma, Manitoba
Fillmore, Utah
Hubbard, Oregon
Maisonnette, New Brunswick
McCormick, S. Carolina
Orlando, Florida
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Quincy, Michigan
Sacramento, California
Santa Maria, California
Seba Beach, Alberta
Vilna, Alberta
Julius, Manitoba
Kent, New Brunswick
Lameque, New Brunswick
Marshall, Texas
Marysville, California
McFarland, California
Orlando, Florida
Port Cartier, Quebec
Niagara Falls, ON
Phone Number
1-800-732-8667
1-888-982-4500
1-435-743-4032
1-800-842-3256
1-888-896-1222
1-800-634-8316
1-800-683-7700
1-800-255-9057
1-800-964-5044
1-800-222-2551
1-805-348-1923
1-888-797-7328
1-866-636-2006
Nogales, AZ
Portage, New Brunswick
Rivière Du Loup, Quebec
Quincy, Michigan
Seba Beach, Alberta
Vassar, Manitoba
Valdosta, Georgia
Vilna, Alberta
Rosser, TX
St. Remi, QB
Fax Number
1-413-789-3425
1-888-982-4501
1-435-743-4039
1-888-896-3005
1-888-896-1444
1-864-465-2002
1-800-231-5307
1-870-536-1756
1-800-964-5144
1-916-999-8450
1-805-348-9032
1-888-797-6497
1-780-636-3000
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Pot Size
Pots per
2.8 cf bag
Pots per
3.8 cf bale
Standard Round Plastic Pots
3”
372
940
4”
173
413
4.5”
117
278
6”
47
114
Square Plastic Pots
3”
346
3.5”
220
4”
131
4.5”
110
Plastic Hanging Baskets
6”
53
8”
25
10”
14
Plastic Azalea Pots
4”
198
6”
50
8”
23
889
566
336
283
137
64
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470
130
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Pots per
2.8 cf bag
Pot Size
Pots per
3.8 cf bale
Plastic Nursery Containers
1 gal
21
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2 gal
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3 gal
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Bedding Plant Containers
Stan. Flat
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24 cell
34
48 cell
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50 cell
24
72 cell
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32
80
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Ornamental Plugs (sq. cells)
406 cell
93
220
512 cell
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175
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Speedling Trays
128 cell
15
200 cell
21
338 cell
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This chart is a general guide. These measurements are approximate; they will
vary depending on the pot manufacturer and the grower’s handling of the product.
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Sunshine Usage Guide ~ For professional greenhouse and nursery container use
Metric Conversions
What One Bale or Bag of Sunshine® or Metro-Mix® Fills
Gallons
x 3785.0
x 0.13370
x 3.78530
Grams
x 0.03527
Litres
x 33.81400
x 1.05669
x 0.26420
Ounces
x 28.34952
Ounces (fluid)
x 29.57353
x 0.02957
Pints (fluid)
x 473.17647
x 0.47318
Pounds
x 453.59237
Quarts (dry)
x 67.20060
Quarts (fluid)
x 946.35800
x 0.94636
= millilitres
= cubic feet
= litres
Liquid Conversions
1 pt./100 gal.
1 qt./100 gal.
= 2 tsp./gal.
1 teaspoon
= 1/3 tbsp.
or 1/6 ounce
= ounces
= fluid ounces
= quarts
= gallons
= grams
= millilitres
= litres
LG3 or MIX #3
LA4 or MIX #4
LP5 or MIX #5
LPM6 or MIX #6*
1 fluid ounce
= 2 tbsp.
or 6 tsp.
LC15 or MIX #15
= 8 ounces,
1/2 pint,
16 tbsp.
or 48 tsp.
MVP (MM 200)
1 quart
= grams
= cubic inches
LB2 or MIX #2
= 3 tsp.
or 1/2 ounce
= millilitres
= litres
1 gallon
= 32 ounces,
4 cups,
2 pints
or 64 tbsp.
= 4 quarts,
8 pints,
16 cups
or 128 ounces
Seed
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Redi-earth (Plug & Seedling)
VP (MM 250)
LT5
#1 Natural & Organic
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Celsius to Fahrenheit:
Multiply by 1.8 and add 32,
thus 60°C =140°F.
F° = Degrees in Fahrenheit
C° = Degrees in Celsius
Desired ppm x Injector ratio
% N as a decimal x 120,000
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250 x 100
.20 x 120,000
Blend Name
(and former name of products)
360 SUN-COIR (MM 360 Coir)
= 1.04
The answer (1.04) is the number of pounds of fertilizer to use per gallon of concentrate.
For a diluted tank mix, the injector ratio is 1.
NOTE: When making your fertilizer concentrate, always put the fertilizer in the bucket first
and then add water to bring it up to the desired number of gallons.
Pots
6” to 10”
Pots
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360
To determine how many pounds of fertilizer to use to make one gallon of concentrate
at your desired parts per million (ppm), use the following formula: Multiply your desired
ppm of Nitrogen by your injector ratio and divide that by the percentage of Nitrogen
in the fertilizer, expressed as a decimal, times 120,000.
For example, you want to feed at 250 ppm using 20-9-20 with a 1:100 injector.
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*LPM6 or Mix #6 is formulated to be mixed, BEFORE USE, with other coarse aggregate mix components such as coarse bark, perlite, pumice, rice hulls, etc. One or more aggregate(s) must be added to result in a total increase
of 25-50% in volume. It is strongly recommended to have the final mixture tested at a reputable testing lab specializing in testing greenhouse growing media to verify the suitability to the conditions in which it will be used.
366 (SS 935)
Fahrenheit to Celsius:
Subtract 32 and
multiply by 0.55,
thus 68°F = 20°C.
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340 (MM 400)
Fertilizer Concentrate Calculation
Cutter Liner
Propagation
Trays
LC1 or MIX #1
1 tablespoon
1 cup
= millilitres
= litres
= 1 tsp./gal.
Blend Name
Loosefill Bag or
Compressed Bale:
Cell
Packs
300
Temperature Conversions
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(MM 366P Coir, MM 366 Coir,
MM 470 Coir)
366P SUN-COIR
380 (SS 980)
380 SUN-COIR (MM 380 Coir, MM 470 Coir)
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820 (SB 200, MM 280)
830 (SB 350, MM Bedding II)
840 (SB 400)
Pots
up to 5”
Pots
6” to 10”
Pots
over 10”
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Consult your regional Technical Specialist for additional assistance in choosing a mix to match your production practices.
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Professional Mixes
Sunshine products are produced under the industry’s
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.”
highest quality standards and designed to meet the
unique needs of your crops while fitting into the flow of
your operations. Sunshine products are offered in either
compressed or loosefill packaging in a variety of sizes,
from the easy-to-handle 3.8 cubic foot bale to the
economy-sized Big Shots or Sun Tower.
Sunshine Mix #1 / LC1
Sunshine Mix #2 / LB2
Sunshine Mix #3 / LG3
Mix #1 is, by far, our most versatile formulation expert
growers choose for the production of a wide variety of
crops.
Ingredients:
• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss
• Coarse perlite
• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)
• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent
Mix #2 is appropriate for the same general uses as Mix #1,
but no nutrient charge has been added, allowing you to have
complete control over fertilization.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
• Gypsum
Mix #3 is designed for germinating seeds and other
propagation applications. It has a specially screened shorter
fiber peat, and a low fertilizer charge to protect seedlings
and plugs.
Ingredients:
• Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss
• Vermiculite
• Low nutrient charge (with Gypsum)
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
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SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
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 and soils wherever applied.
• Sun Gro carefully harvests peat
moss to allow for easy restoration.
Sunshine Mix #4 / LA4
Sunshine Mix #5 / LP5
Sunshine Mix #6 / LPM6
Mix #4 is 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.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
Mix #5 is designed to enhance root development in
ornamental and vegetable transplant plugs.
Ingredients:
• Fine perlite
Mix #6 contains no aggregate, allowing drainage control
and choice of aggregate (eg. pumice or bark).
Ingredients:
• Nutrient charge
(contains additional fertilizer and Gypsum)
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
• Sun Gro harvests from bogs
that can be restored to functioning
wetlands, wildlife habitat or
farmland.
Proud member of:
Canadian
Sphagnum
Peat Moss
Member of
the CSPMA
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†Pallet counts vary by site due to raw material variability. Please contact your local Sun Gro Customer Resource Center for specific pallet counts for your area.
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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
Sunshine Mix #7 / LGP7
Sunshine Mix #15 / C15
Polymer gel holds available water near the roots, making
it an excellent mix for plants needing frequent watering
or receiving less than ideal care once they leave the
greenhouse.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite, starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)
• Super absorbent polymer
Mix #8 is an all-purpose mix with vermiculite and perlite,
which makes it suitable for a wide variety of plants.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite & vermiculite
Mix #15 is a multi-purpose formulation expert growers
select for the production of a wide variety of crops.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
For testing services, please follow the link to learn more about our testing options.
www.sungro.com/services/analytical-services
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
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SIZE
UNITS/
PALLET
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110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Sunshine MVP
Sunshine VP (Metro-Mix 250)
Sunshine Plug & Seedling Mix is designed for a wide
variety of propagation applications as well as a growing on
medium for small containers and small propagule types.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
Excellent for propagation and growing on. Outstanding for
bedding plants, smaller potted plants & hanging baskets.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Coarse perlite
Sunshine VP contains less aggregate and more vermiculite
and can be used for similar crops as Sunshine MVP.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Coarse perlite
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
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.
UNITS/
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Sunshine Redi-earth Plug & Seedling
SIZE
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
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SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
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PALLET
2
SIZE
UNITS/
PALLET
2
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
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SunTower®
Sunshine LT5
Using a high quality mix like Sunshine Tobacco Mix, LT5,
will get your tobacco plants off on the right foot. LT5 can
help assure the production of robust plugs, which will lead
to a healthy, robust and profitable crop in the field.
Ingredients:
• Canadian Sphagnum fine grade peat moss
• Fine perlite
SIZE
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
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SunTower brings a whole new dimension to compressed growing media.
It’s a 110 cu ft compressed bale that combines convenience, economical
savings, transports easily and can be stored outdoors.
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Reduces packaging waste
Saves time in unloading
Equivalent to more than 28 - 3.8 cu ft bales
Most popular Sunshine products available
• Improves your efficiency
• 22-24 SunTowers per load
• Now available everywhere!
Big Shot®
Our 55 cu ft compressed Big Shot bale lends
itself to the most efficient mechanized handling
available. This means less handling and lower
packaging disposal costs. Big Shot is available
in a “cube” format, or with a lifting panel.*
*Lifting panel not available out of all production plants.
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Metro-Mix 841
Bale
Natural & Organic Mixes
N&O
Sun Gro Horticulture has long set the standard for the
FPO
industry to follow in professionally formulated growing mixes.
We formulate our mixes to give consistent results in every bag,
bale and truckload. We offer a wide variety of consistent and
dependable peat-based blends made with select Canadian
Metro-Mix 852
Metro-Mix 841 is a medium-textured, well-drained
general purpose mix. It is well suited for growing crops
in containers ranging in size from cell packs to gallons.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
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(consolidated w/ Metro-Mix Bedding Plant I)
A heavyweight bark mix for the perennial grower,
Metro-Mix 852 contains 50-60% composted pine bark for
superior drainage and container stability.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Vermiculite and coarse perlite
release nitrogen
• Dolomitic limestone and a wetting agent
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
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Metro-Mix 865
A heavyweight mix for perennial growers, Metro-Mix 865
contains a high bark content for superior drainage and
excellent container stability.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Perlite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
45
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PALLET
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Sphagnum peat moss, aggregates and nutrients to meet
every crop’s need.
Sunshine #1 Natural & Organic is our most versatile
formulation that expert growers choose for the production
of a wide variety of crops.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
• Organic starter nutrient charge, Gypsum
• Dolomitic limestone and an organic wetting agent
This mix is suitable for a wide range of growing needs,
particularly where less frequent watering is desired. It has a
shorter fiber peat than our other mixes and a low fertilizer
charge to protect seedlings and plugs.
Ingredients:
• Fine vermiculite
• Low organic nutrient charge, Gypsum
SIZE
110 cu ft
60, 75 or 80 cu ft
loosefill
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
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PALLET
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SIZE
110 cu ft
60, 75 or 80 cu ft
loosefill
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
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Additional Sunshine Natural & Organic formulations available
on www.sungro.com
Available from the Western Region only.
Sunshine #4 Natural & Organic is 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.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
Sunshine #5 Natural & Organic is designed to enhance
root development in ornamental and vegetable transplant
plugs. Contains a low organic nutrient charge to protect
young seedlings.
Ingredients:
• Fine perlite
SIZE
110 cu ft
60, 75 or 80 cu ft
loosefill
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
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on www.sungro.com
SIZE
110 cu ft
60, 75 or 80 cu ft
loosefill
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Metro-Mix 900
(formerly Metro-Mix 700 and SB 300)
The Organic Materials Review Institute
(OMRI) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit
organization founded in 1997. Its mission
is to provide professional, independent,
and transparent review of materials and
processes to determine their suitability
for producing, processing, and handling
organic food and fiber. An OMRI® Listed
product has been reviewed by OMRI and
determined to be in compliance with the
USDA National Organic Program standards
and may be used in an organic growing
system. More information about OMRI
can be found on their website at
www.omri.org
Suitable for stock plants, container plants, potted plants
4" and larger. This is the choice for outdoor landscape
installations and large indoor specimen plants.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Perlite and Vermiculite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
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40
Metro-Mix 902 (formerly Metro-Mix 702)
The most popular Metro-Mix formulation, similar to Metro-Mix
350, but with additional aggregate for drainage is a great
choice for a wide range of crop types and container styles.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
Metro-Mix 960
(formerly Sunshine 960)
This medium-textured, all-purpose mix is well suited for
growing crops in containers from cell packs to hanging
baskets.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Vermiculite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
Custom Blends
Working with you, Sun Gro will develop a custom blended growing mix to meet your
needs and specifications. Just like Sun Gro’s standard formulations, your Sun Gro custom
blend will only contain qualified raw materials and be blended for uniformity and consistent
performance. We encourage you to work with your Sun Gro District Manager and a
regional Technical Specialist to develop the perfect mix for your greenhouse or nursery.
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
Many other additives are regionally available. Contact your Sun Gro District Manager
for more details.
2
30
51
Additional Metro-Mix formulations are available on www.sungro.com.
www.sungro.com
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let’s
Loosefill Totes Available!
Metro-Mix 380
(consolidated w/Sunshine 980)
Our Totes are easily managed by mechanized
operations and handling is eased with this loosefill option.
Available in various sizes. Call your Customer Resource
Center for information on availability within your region.
The most popular Metro-Mix formulation. Similar to
Metro-Mix 350, but with additional aggregate for drainage.
A great choice for a wide range of crop types and container
styles.
Ingredients:
• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss • Vermiculite
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
PRODUCT
®
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
2392191
Canadian Sphagnum
Peat Moss
Our select line of Canadian Sphagnum
UNITS/
PALLET
2
peat moss is 100% organic in nature.
The high water retention and air holding
45
characteristics make Sunshine Grower
Bulk
Grades ideally suited to the cultivation
of most crops and other professional uses.
Metro-Mix 380 SUN-COIR™
Metro-Mix 510
Metro-Mix 560
Grower Grade Green
Grower Grade Orange
Similar to Metro-Mix 380, but features the benefits of coir.
Gaining popularity as a mix for bedding plants and other
crop types in mid to large size containers.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• SUN-COIR
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
Excellent for a wide variety of crops grown in mid to large
containers. Especially suited for stock plants and container
plants.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Vermiculite
• Bark ash
release nitrogen
This heavyweight mix is outstanding for bedding plants,
potted plants and perennials in medium to large-sized
containers. Features the benefits of coir.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
OMRI listed for organic growing, Sunshine Peat Moss
Grower Grade Green is a screened short fiber professional
peat moss recommended for any situation when a fine
growing medium is required. It is most often used in the
golf course construction trade, for mushroom production,
seed starting and plug production.
Ingredients:
• Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss
Grower Grade Orange is less fibrous than our Grower
Grade White. It is used throughout the greenhouse trade
for vegetable and forestry seedling production, plant
production, mushroom production and in mixing your
own media.
Ingredients:
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
together
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
SIZE
110 cu ft
55 cu ft
5.5 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
18
30
SIZE
110 cu ft
55 cu ft
5.5 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
Perlite & Vermiculite
Sunshine Perlite and Vermiculite have
a wide range of applications that
will always be in demand. Clean and
lightweight, these materials can be used
from propagation to finished production.
Sun Gro’s Sunshine brand Perlite and
Vermiculite have long been known for
quality and consistency and are packaged
in 4 cu ft bags or 60 cu ft Minibulk bags.
Horticultural Vermiculite
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
18
30
A naturally occurring mineral, vermiculite is highly
absorbent, lightweight and an essential part of many
soilless growing mixes. In addition to Increasing mix
water-holding capacity, it’s high CEC helps retain nutrients.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
SIZE
60 cu ft
4 cu ft
60 cu ft
4 cu ft
60 cu ft
4 cu ft
Metro-Mix 820
Metro-Mix 830
Metro-Mix 840
Grower Grade White
Grower Grade Blue
Metro-Mix 820 is a medium texured, well-drained growing
mix for hanging baskets and potted crops.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
A highly versatile mid weight bark mix for use in growing
a wide range of greenhouse crops such as poinsettias,
bedding plants, hanging baskets, geraniums and pot
mums.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite and Vermiculite
release nitrogen
Medium textured, well-drained, enhanced air capacity
in containers ranging from cell packs to hanging baskets.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
The most popular of our professional peat moss line,
Grower Grade White has a fibrous consistency that
improves aeration and increases drainage to promote plant
root development. Used throughout the greenhouse trade
for vegetable and flowering plant production, mushroom
production. It is widely used from flat production to larger
pot and hanging basket production.
Ingredients:
Grower Grade Blue (Special Coarse), is our most fibrous
professional peat moss. Visually, you will immediately
notice that it is a very chunky peat, with a very high air
capacity. It is suitable for orchids, azalea & camellia
production, ground beds, bulbs, or when a highly porous
mix is required for large containers.
Ingredients:
(formerly SB 200 and Metro-Mix 280)
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
48
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
48
**Product will consist of Composted Pine Bark in the Central, East and Southeast and Aged Fir Bark in the West.
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
SIZE
110 cu ft
55 cu ft
5.5 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
18
30
SIZE
110 cu ft
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
30
UNITS/
PALLET
2
30-33†
2
30-33†
2
30-33†
DESCRIPTION
Medium
Medium
Coarse
Coarse
X-Coarse
X-Coarse
Perlite
Used to improve the drainage and aeration of growing
media, Sunshine Perlite is a porous, lightweight, expanded
volcanic rock. Its high porosity makes it a good aggregate
in potting and germination mixes.
Ingredients:
• Perlite
SIZE
60 cu ft
4 cu ft
UNITS/
PALLET
2
30-33†
DESCRIPTION
Course
Course
Sun Gro is a proud member
of The Perlite Institute and
The Vermiculite Association.
www.perlite.org
www.vermiculite.org
www.sungro.com
7
let’s
together
®
Water-Soluble Fertilizers
Professional Mixes
Technigro is an effective, high-quality water-soluble fertilizer that
Our Metro-Mix lineup offers a broad range of applications
dissolves quickly and easily in all qualities of water. Regardless of the
ranging from small cell-packs to large containers.
irrigation equipment or injector, Technigro fertilizers stay in solution
Certain Metro-Mix formulas include processed bark ash
and never leave trace elements in the bottom of the tank. With Technigro,
or SUN-COIR (coconut coir), distinctive ingredients that
growers spend less time with fewer problems while effectively fertilizing
offer unique characteristics to a blend. All formulas are
your plants.
pH adjusted, contain a starter nutrient charge and our
long-lasting wetting agent.
All Technigro “Plus” formulations are recommended for use in peat-lite
growing media that do not contain appreciable amounts of micronutrients.
Metro-Mix 300
Metro-Mix 340
Metro-Mix 360
A good choice for a wide range of crops growing in mid
to large size containers. May be used in indoor / outdoor
landscape installation and large specimen plants.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Bark** and Bark ash
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
Used for a wide range of plant types requiring better
drainage. Recommended for use in mid to large size
pots.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
styles.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
of America’s top growers depend on
Sun Gro for their growing needs.
Here’s why:
•
•
•
•
Largest producer of Professional Growing Mixes in North America
31 strategically located production facilities that allow us to be your local supplier
Unmatched plant science, research & development and technical support
High performing water soluble and controlled release fertilizers
Let’s talk and
together
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
40
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
Metro-Mix 366 (consolidated w/Sunshine 935)
Metro-Mix 366P SUN-COIR™
Premium choice for a wide range of plants grown in
smaller container types or cell packs. Also great for
landscape / plantscape applications where better water
holding characteristics are desired.
Ingredients:
• SUN-COIR
• Vermiculite
• Bark ash
release nitrogen
Exceptional for bedding and potted plants. Best used
for mid to large size containers. May be used in indoor
plantscapes and other landscape applications.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Bark**
release nitrogen
Exceptional for bedding, potted plants and foliage, and for
mid to large containers. Contains additional perlite to aid
drainage. Well suited for indoor plantscapes and landscape
applications.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• SUN-COIR
• Vermiculite & Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
Additional Metro-Mix formulations are available on www.sungro.com
From start to finish, Sun Gro delivers Outstanding Results Every Time!
Eastern Region 1-888-896-1222
For more information call your local Customer Service listed below:
Central Region 1-888-982-4500 Western Region 1-888-797-7328 Southeast Region 1-800-683-7700
Agawam 1-800-732-8667
©2013 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 Sun Gro Horticulture Canada CM Ltd.
www.sungro.com
9
let’s
together
®
Water-Soluble Fertilizers
Professional Mixes
Technigro is an effective, high-quality water-soluble fertilizer that
Our Metro-Mix lineup offers a broad range of applications
dissolves quickly and easily in all qualities of water. Regardless of the
ranging from small cell-packs to large containers.
irrigation equipment or injector, Technigro fertilizers stay in solution
Certain Metro-Mix formulas include processed bark ash
and never leave trace elements in the bottom of the tank. With Technigro,
or SUN-COIR (coconut coir), distinctive ingredients that
growers spend less time with fewer problems while effectively fertilizing
offer unique characteristics to a blend. All formulas are
your plants.
pH adjusted, contain a starter nutrient charge and our
long-lasting wetting agent.
All Technigro “Plus” formulations are recommended for use in peat-lite
growing media that do not contain appreciable amounts of micronutrients.
Metro-Mix 300
Metro-Mix 340
Metro-Mix 360
A good choice for a wide range of crops growing in mid
to large size containers. May be used in indoor / outdoor
landscape installation and large specimen plants.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
Used for a wide range of plant types requiring better
drainage. Recommended for use in mid to large size
pots.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
styles.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
of America’s top growers depend on
Sun Gro for their growing needs.
Here’s why:
•
•
•
•
Largest producer of Professional Growing Mixes in North America
31 strategically located production facilities that allow us to be your local supplier
Unmatched plant science, research & development and technical support
High performing water soluble and controlled release fertilizers
Let’s talk and
together
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
40
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
Metro-Mix 366 (consolidated w/Sunshine 935)
Metro-Mix 366P SUN-COIR™
Premium choice for a wide range of plants grown in
smaller container types or cell packs. Also great for
landscape / plantscape applications where better water
holding characteristics are desired.
Ingredients:
• SUN-COIR
• Vermiculite
• Bark ash
release nitrogen
Exceptional for bedding and potted plants. Best used
for mid to large size containers. May be used in indoor
plantscapes and other landscape applications.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Bark**
release nitrogen
Exceptional for bedding, potted plants and foliage, and for
mid to large containers. Contains additional perlite to aid
drainage. Well suited for indoor plantscapes and landscape
applications.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• SUN-COIR
• Vermiculite & Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
Additional Metro-Mix formulations are available on www.sungro.com
From start to finish, Sun Gro delivers Outstanding Results Every Time!
Eastern Region 1-888-896-1222
For more information call your local Customer Service listed below:
Central Region 1-888-982-4500 Western Region 1-888-797-7328 Southeast Region 1-800-683-7700
Agawam 1-800-732-8667
©2013 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 Sun Gro Horticulture Canada CM Ltd.
www.sungro.com
9
let’s
Loosefill Totes Available!
Metro-Mix 380
(consolidated w/Sunshine 980)
Our Totes are easily managed by mechanized
operations and handling is eased with this loosefill option.
Available in various sizes. Call your Customer Resource
Center for information on availability within your region.
styles.
Ingredients:
• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss • Vermiculite
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
PRODUCT
®
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
2392191
Canadian Sphagnum
Peat Moss
Our select line of Canadian Sphagnum
UNITS/
PALLET
2
peat moss is 100% organic in nature.
The high water retention and air holding
45
characteristics make Sunshine Grower
Bulk
Grades ideally suited to the cultivation
of most crops and other professional uses.
Metro-Mix 510
Metro-Mix 560
Grower Grade Green
Grower Grade Orange
Similar to Metro-Mix 380, but features the benefits of coir.
Gaining popularity as a mix for bedding plants and other
crop types in mid to large size containers.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• SUN-COIR
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
Excellent for a wide variety of crops grown in mid to large
containers. Especially suited for stock plants and container
plants.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Vermiculite
• Bark ash
release nitrogen
This heavyweight mix is outstanding for bedding plants,
potted plants and perennials in medium to large-sized
containers. Features the benefits of coir.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
OMRI listed for organic growing, Sunshine Peat Moss
Grower Grade Green is a screened short fiber professional
peat moss recommended for any situation when a fine
growing medium is required. It is most often used in the
golf course construction trade, for mushroom production,
seed starting and plug production.
Ingredients:
Grower Grade Orange is less fibrous than our Grower
Grade White. It is used throughout the greenhouse trade
for vegetable and forestry seedling production, plant
production, mushroom production and in mixing your
own media.
Ingredients:
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
together
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
SIZE
110 cu ft
55 cu ft
5.5 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
18
30
SIZE
110 cu ft
55 cu ft
5.5 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
Perlite & Vermiculite
Sunshine Perlite and Vermiculite have
a wide range of applications that
will always be in demand. Clean and
lightweight, these materials can be used
from propagation to finished production.
Sun Gro’s Sunshine brand Perlite and
Vermiculite have long been known for
quality and consistency and are packaged
in 4 cu ft bags or 60 cu ft Minibulk bags.
Horticultural Vermiculite
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
18
30
A naturally occurring mineral, vermiculite is highly
absorbent, lightweight and an essential part of many
soilless growing mixes. In addition to Increasing mix
water-holding capacity, it’s high CEC helps retain nutrients.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
SIZE
60 cu ft
4 cu ft
60 cu ft
4 cu ft
60 cu ft
4 cu ft
Metro-Mix 820
Metro-Mix 830
Metro-Mix 840
Grower Grade White
Grower Grade Blue
Metro-Mix 820 is a medium texured, well-drained growing
mix for hanging baskets and potted crops.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
A highly versatile mid weight bark mix for use in growing
a wide range of greenhouse crops such as poinsettias,
bedding plants, hanging baskets, geraniums and pot
mums.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite and Vermiculite
release nitrogen
Medium textured, well-drained, enhanced air capacity
in containers ranging from cell packs to hanging baskets.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
The most popular of our professional peat moss line,
Grower Grade White has a fibrous consistency that
improves aeration and increases drainage to promote plant
root development. Used throughout the greenhouse trade
for vegetable and flowering plant production, mushroom
production. It is widely used from flat production to larger
pot and hanging basket production.
Ingredients:
Grower Grade Blue (Special Coarse), is our most fibrous
professional peat moss. Visually, you will immediately
notice that it is a very chunky peat, with a very high air
capacity. It is suitable for orchids, azalea & camellia
production, ground beds, bulbs, or when a highly porous
mix is required for large containers.
Ingredients:
(formerly SB 200 and Metro-Mix 280)
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
48
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
48
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
45
SIZE
110 cu ft
55 cu ft
5.5 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
18
30
SIZE
110 cu ft
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
30
UNITS/
PALLET
2
30-33†
2
30-33†
2
30-33†
DESCRIPTION
Medium
Medium
Coarse
Coarse
X-Coarse
X-Coarse
Perlite
Used to improve the drainage and aeration of growing
media, Sunshine Perlite is a porous, lightweight, expanded
volcanic rock. Its high porosity makes it a good aggregate
in potting and germination mixes.
Ingredients:
• Perlite
SIZE
60 cu ft
4 cu ft
UNITS/
PALLET
2
30-33†
DESCRIPTION
Course
Course
Sun Gro is a proud member
of The Perlite Institute and
The Vermiculite Association.
www.perlite.org
www.vermiculite.org
www.sungro.com
7
let’s
Metro-Mix 841
Bale
Natural & Organic Mixes
N&O
Sun Gro Horticulture has long set the standard for the
FPO
industry to follow in professionally formulated growing mixes.
We formulate our mixes to give consistent results in every bag,
bale and truckload. We offer a wide variety of consistent and
dependable peat-based blends made with select Canadian
Metro-Mix 852
Metro-Mix 841 is a medium-textured, well-drained
in containers ranging in size from cell packs to gallons.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Coarse perlite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
48
(consolidated w/ Metro-Mix Bedding Plant I)
A heavyweight bark mix for the perennial grower,
Metro-Mix 852 contains 50-60% composted pine bark for
superior drainage and container stability.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
together
Metro-Mix 865
A heavyweight mix for perennial growers, Metro-Mix 865
contains a high bark content for superior drainage and
excellent container stability.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Perlite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
45
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
Sphagnum peat moss, aggregates and nutrients to meet
every crop’s need.
Sunshine #1 Natural & Organic is our most versatile
formulation that expert growers choose for the production
of a wide variety of crops.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
This mix is suitable for a wide range of growing needs,
particularly where less frequent watering is desired. It has a
shorter fiber peat than our other mixes and a low fertilizer
charge to protect seedlings and plugs.
Ingredients:
• Fine vermiculite
SIZE
110 cu ft
60, 75 or 80 cu ft
loosefill
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51
SIZE
110 cu ft
60, 75 or 80 cu ft
loosefill
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51
on www.sungro.com
Sunshine #4 Natural & Organic is 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.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
Sunshine #5 Natural & Organic is designed to enhance
root development in ornamental and vegetable transplant
plugs. Contains a low organic nutrient charge to protect
young seedlings.
Ingredients:
• Fine perlite
SIZE
110 cu ft
60, 75 or 80 cu ft
loosefill
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51
on www.sungro.com
SIZE
110 cu ft
60, 75 or 80 cu ft
loosefill
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Metro-Mix 900
(formerly Metro-Mix 700 and SB 300)
The Organic Materials Review Institute
(OMRI) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit
organization founded in 1997. Its mission
is to provide professional, independent,
and transparent review of materials and
processes to determine their suitability
for producing, processing, and handling
organic food and fiber. An OMRI® Listed
product has been reviewed by OMRI and
determined to be in compliance with the
USDA National Organic Program standards
and may be used in an organic growing
system. More information about OMRI
can be found on their website at
www.omri.org
Suitable for stock plants, container plants, potted plants
4" and larger. This is the choice for outdoor landscape
installations and large indoor specimen plants.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Perlite and Vermiculite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
Metro-Mix 902 (formerly Metro-Mix 702)
The most popular Metro-Mix formulation, similar to Metro-Mix
350, but with additional aggregate for drainage is a great
choice for a wide range of crop types and container styles.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
Metro-Mix 960
(formerly Sunshine 960)
This medium-textured, all-purpose mix is well suited for
growing crops in containers from cell packs to hanging
baskets.
Ingredients:
• Bark**
• Vermiculite
release nitrogen
SIZE
60 and 70 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
UNITS/
PALLET
2
40
Custom Blends
Working with you, Sun Gro will develop a custom blended growing mix to meet your
needs and specifications. Just like Sun Gro’s standard formulations, your Sun Gro custom
blend will only contain qualified raw materials and be blended for uniformity and consistent
performance. We encourage you to work with your Sun Gro District Manager and a
regional Technical Specialist to develop the perfect mix for your greenhouse or nursery.
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
Many other additives are regionally available. Contact your Sun Gro District Manager
for more details.
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Additional Metro-Mix formulations are available on www.sungro.com.
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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
Sunshine Mix #7 / LGP7
Sunshine Mix #15 / C15
Polymer gel holds available water near the roots, making
it an excellent mix for plants needing frequent watering
or receiving less than ideal care once they leave the
greenhouse.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite, starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)
• Super absorbent polymer
Mix #8 is an all-purpose mix with vermiculite and perlite,
which makes it suitable for a wide variety of plants.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite & vermiculite
Mix #15 is a multi-purpose formulation expert growers
select for the production of a wide variety of crops.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
For testing services, please follow the link to learn more about our testing options.
www.sungro.com/services/analytical-services
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
SIZE
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Sunshine MVP
Sunshine VP (Metro-Mix 250)
Sunshine Plug & Seedling Mix is designed for a wide
variety of propagation applications as well as a growing on
medium for small containers and small propagule types.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
Excellent for propagation and growing on. Outstanding for
bedding plants, smaller potted plants & hanging baskets.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Coarse perlite
Sunshine VP contains less aggregate and more vermiculite
and can be used for similar crops as Sunshine MVP.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
• Coarse perlite
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
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.
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
Sunshine Redi-earth Plug & Seedling
SIZE
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
together
UNITS/
PALLET
2
54
SIZE
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
2
SIZE
UNITS/
PALLET
2
60 cu ft
loosefill
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
Bulk
54
54
SunTower®
Sunshine LT5
Using a high quality mix like Sunshine Tobacco Mix, LT5,
will get your tobacco plants off on the right foot. LT5 can
help assure the production of robust plugs, which will lead
to a healthy, robust and profitable crop in the field.
Ingredients:
• Canadian Sphagnum fine grade peat moss
• Fine perlite
SIZE
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
54
SunTower brings a whole new dimension to compressed growing media.
It’s a 110 cu ft compressed bale that combines convenience, economical
savings, transports easily and can be stored outdoors.
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Reduces packaging waste
Saves time in unloading
Equivalent to more than 28 - 3.8 cu ft bales
Most popular Sunshine products available
• Improves your efficiency
• 22-24 SunTowers per load
• Now available everywhere!
Big Shot®
Our 55 cu ft compressed Big Shot bale lends
itself to the most efficient mechanized handling
available. This means less handling and lower
packaging disposal costs. Big Shot is available
in a “cube” format, or with a lifting panel.*
*Lifting panel not available out of all production plants.
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Professional Mixes
Sunshine products are produced under the industry’s
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.”
highest quality standards and designed to meet the
unique needs of your crops while fitting into the flow of
your operations. Sunshine products are offered in either
compressed or loosefill packaging in a variety of sizes,
from the easy-to-handle 3.8 cubic foot bale to the
economy-sized Big Shots or Sun Tower.
Sunshine Mix #2 / LB2
Sunshine Mix #3 / LG3
Mix #1 is, by far, our most versatile formulation expert
growers choose for the production of a wide variety of
crops.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
Mix #2 is appropriate for the same general uses as Mix #1,
but no nutrient charge has been added, allowing you to have
complete control over fertilization.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
• Gypsum
Mix #3 is designed for germinating seeds and other
propagation applications. It has a specially screened shorter
fiber peat, and a low fertilizer charge to protect seedlings
and plugs.
Ingredients:
• Vermiculite
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
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 and soils wherever applied.
• Sun Gro carefully harvests peat
moss to allow for easy restoration.
Sunshine Mix #4 / LA4
Sunshine Mix #5 / LP5
Sunshine Mix #6 / LPM6
Mix #4 is 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.
Ingredients:
• Coarse perlite
Mix #5 is designed to enhance root development in
ornamental and vegetable transplant plugs.
Ingredients:
• Fine perlite
Mix #6 contains no aggregate, allowing drainage control
and choice of aggregate (eg. pumice or bark).
Ingredients:
• Nutrient charge
(contains additional fertilizer and Gypsum)
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
SIZE
110 cu ft
loosefill totes
55 cu ft
3.8 cu ft
2.8 cu ft
loosefill
• Sun Gro harvests from bogs
that can be restored to functioning
wetlands, wildlife habitat or
farmland.
Proud member of:
Canadian
Sphagnum
Peat Moss
Member of
the CSPMA
UNITS/
PALLET
1
2
2
30
51-54†
†Pallet counts vary by site due to raw material variability. Please contact your local Sun Gro Customer Resource Center for specific pallet counts for your area.
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Pot Size
Pots per
2.8 cf bag
Pots per
3.8 cf bale
Standard Round Plastic Pots
3”
372
940
4”
173
413
4.5”
117
278
6”
47
114
Square Plastic Pots
3”
346
3.5”
220
4”
131
4.5”
110
Plastic Hanging Baskets
6”
53
8”
25
10”
14
Plastic Azalea Pots
4”
198
6”
50
8”
23
889
566
336
283
137
64
37
470
130
57
Pots per
2.8 cf bag
Pot Size
Pots per
3.8 cf bale
Plastic Nursery Containers
1 gal
21
49
2 gal
11
28
3 gal
9
18
Bedding Plant Containers
Stan. Flat
14
24 cell
34
48 cell
23
50 cell
24
72 cell
33
32
80
55
57
77
Ornamental Plugs (sq. cells)
406 cell
93
220
512 cell
74
175
®
Speedling Trays
128 cell
15
200 cell
21
338 cell
31
This chart is a general guide. These measurements are approximate; they will
vary depending on the pot manufacturer and the grower’s handling of the product.
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Sunshine Usage Guide ~ For professional greenhouse and nursery container use
Metric Conversions
What One Bale or Bag of Sunshine® or Metro-Mix® Fills
Gallons
x 3785.0
x 0.13370
x 3.78530
Grams
x 0.03527
Litres
x 33.81400
x 1.05669
x 0.26420
Ounces
x 28.34952
Ounces (fluid)
x 29.57353
x 0.02957
Pints (fluid)
x 473.17647
x 0.47318
Pounds
x 453.59237
Quarts (dry)
x 67.20060
Quarts (fluid)
x 946.35800
x 0.94636
= millilitres
= cubic feet
= litres
Liquid Conversions
1 pt./100 gal.
1 qt./100 gal.
= 2 tsp./gal.
1 teaspoon
= 1/3 tbsp.
or 1/6 ounce
= ounces
= fluid ounces
= quarts
= gallons
= grams
= millilitres
= litres
LG3 or MIX #3
LA4 or MIX #4
LP5 or MIX #5
LPM6 or MIX #6*
1 fluid ounce
= 2 tbsp.
or 6 tsp.
LC15 or MIX #15
= 8 ounces,
1/2 pint,
16 tbsp.
or 48 tsp.
MVP (MM 200)
1 quart
= grams
= cubic inches
LB2 or MIX #2
= 3 tsp.
or 1/2 ounce
= millilitres
= litres
1 gallon
= 32 ounces,
4 cups,
2 pints
or 64 tbsp.
= 4 quarts,
8 pints,
16 cups
or 128 ounces
Seed
Germination
& Plug Trays
•
•
LC8 or MIX #8
Redi-earth (Plug & Seedling)
VP (MM 250)
LT5
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•
•
Celsius to Fahrenheit:
Multiply by 1.8 and add 32,
thus 60°C =140°F.
F° = Degrees in Fahrenheit
C° = Degrees in Celsius
Desired ppm x Injector ratio
% N as a decimal x 120,000
=
250 x 100
.20 x 120,000
Blend Name
(and former name of products)
= 1.04
The answer (1.04) is the number of pounds of fertilizer to use per gallon of concentrate.
For a diluted tank mix, the injector ratio is 1.
NOTE: When making your fertilizer concentrate, always put the fertilizer in the bucket first
and then add water to bring it up to the desired number of gallons.
Pots
6” to 10”
Pots
over 10”
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Hanging
Baskets
Up to 12”
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Hanging
Baskets
over 12”
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•
Metro-Mix Usage Guide ~ For professional greenhouse and nursery container use
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To determine how many pounds of fertilizer to use to make one gallon of concentrate
at your desired parts per million (ppm), use the following formula: Multiply your desired
ppm of Nitrogen by your injector ratio and divide that by the percentage of Nitrogen
in the fertilizer, expressed as a decimal, times 120,000.
For example, you want to feed at 250 ppm using 20-9-20 with a 1:100 injector.
Pots
up to 5”
•*
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Cell
Packs
*LPM6 or Mix #6 is formulated to be mixed, BEFORE USE, with other coarse aggregate mix components such as coarse bark, perlite, pumice, rice hulls, etc. One or more aggregate(s) must be added to result in a total increase
of 25-50% in volume. It is strongly recommended to have the final mixture tested at a reputable testing lab specializing in testing greenhouse growing media to verify the suitability to the conditions in which it will be used.
366 (SS 935)
Fahrenheit to Celsius:
Subtract 32 and
multiply by 0.55,
thus 68°F = 20°C.
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•
•
LGP7 or MIX #7
340 (MM 400)
Fertilizer Concentrate Calculation
Cutter Liner
Propagation
Trays
LC1 or MIX #1
1 tablespoon
1 cup
= millilitres
= litres
= 1 tsp./gal.
Blend Name
Loosefill Bag or
Compressed Bale:
Cell
Packs
300
Temperature Conversions
together
(MM 366P Coir, MM 366 Coir,
MM 470 Coir)
366P SUN-COIR
380 (SS 980)
380 SUN-COIR (MM 380 Coir, MM 470 Coir)
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•
•
510
820 (SB 200, MM 280)
830 (SB 350, MM Bedding II)
840 (SB 400)
Pots
up to 5”
Pots
6” to 10”
Pots
over 10”
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•
•
•
•
•
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•
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
841
852 (MM Bedding I)
865 (SB 650, MM Perennial I)
900 (SB 300, MM 700)
902 (MM 702)
960 (SS 960)
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Hanging
Baskets
Up to 12”
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Hanging
Baskets
over 12”
Perennials Perennials
4“/quart 6”/gallon
Nursery
Containers
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These charts are intended as guidelines to assist in mix choice for given container sizes. However other mixes may also be successfully used if properly managed.
Consult your regional Technical Specialist for additional assistance in choosing a mix to match your production practices.
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7
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12
13
14
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Corporate Story
Product Usage Guide
Sunshine Professional Mixes
Sunshine Natural & Organic (OMRI) Mixes
Sunshine Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss & Aggregates
Technigro Water Soluble Fertilizer
Metro-Mix Professional Mixes
North American Locations
North America
Locations
together
Seba Beach, AB
Vilna, AB
Port Cartier, QB
Julius, MB
Abbotsford, BC
Maisonnette, NB
Lameque/portage, NB
Colombier, QB
Vassar, MB
Burnt Church, NB
Inkerman, NB
Kent, NB
Riviere Du Loup, QB
Fort Frances, ON St. Remi, QB
Floodwood, MN
Montreal, QB
Elma, MB
Hubbard, OR
Niagara Falls, ON
Marysville, CA
Quincy, MI
Sacramento, CA
Mcfarland, CA
Agawam,MA
Elizabeth City, NC
Filmore, UT
Anderson, SC
Santa Maria, CA
Nogales, AZ
Rosser, TX
Marshall, TX
Mccormick, SC
Pine Bluff, AR
Valdosta, GA
Orlando, FL
Apopka, FL
Outstanding Results Every Time
Over the last 80 years Sun Gro® Horticulture has become the
leading supplier of superior quality peat moss and peat- and
bark-based horticultural growing products to North America,
serving both 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 31 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. To further promote commercial growing success,
Sun Gro also provides water-soluble and controlled-release
fertilizers.
Sun Gro Horticulture recently consolidated its leadership position
in the professional growing market by acquiring Conrad Fafard,
Inc. Sun Gro’s corporate office has moved and is now in Agawam,
Massachusetts. We operate 13 customer service centers in every
major time zone for personalized service
across the whole of North America.
Production/
Distribution
Facilities
Anderson, S. Carolina
Apopka, Florida
Burnt Church, New Brunswick
Colombier, Quebec
Elizabeth City, N. Carolina
Elma, Manitoba
Fillmore, Utah
Floodwood, Minnesota
Fort Franceas, Ontario
Hubbard, Oregon
Inkerman, New Brunswick
Distribution
Abbotsford, BC
Customer
Resource
Centers
Montreal, QB
Agawam, Massachusetts
Elma, Manitoba
Fillmore, Utah
Hubbard, Oregon
Orlando, Florida
Quincy, Michigan
Seba Beach, Alberta
Vilna, Alberta
Julius, Manitoba
Kent, New Brunswick
Lameque, New Brunswick
Marshall, Texas
Marysville, California
McFarland, California
Orlando, Florida
Port Cartier, Quebec
Niagara Falls, ON
Phone Number
1-800-732-8667
1-888-982-4500
1-435-743-4032
1-800-842-3256
1-888-896-1222
1-800-634-8316
1-800-683-7700
1-800-255-9057
1-800-964-5044
1-800-222-2551
1-805-348-1923
1-888-797-7328
1-866-636-2006
Nogales, AZ
Portage, New Brunswick
Rivière Du Loup, Quebec
Quincy, Michigan
Seba Beach, Alberta
Vassar, Manitoba
Valdosta, Georgia
Vilna, Alberta
Rosser, TX
St. Remi, QB
Fax Number
1-413-789-3425
1-888-982-4501
1-435-743-4039
1-888-896-3005
1-888-896-1444
1-864-465-2002
1-800-231-5307
1-870-536-1756
1-800-964-5144
1-916-999-8450
1-805-348-9032
1-888-797-6497
1-780-636-3000
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Growing Products
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 © 2005-2013 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, Sunshine, Technigro and Sun Gro are registered trademarks of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. ®Metro Mix is a registered trademark of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada CM 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
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MEMBER OF:
Canadian
Sphagnum
Peat Moss
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Professional Growing Products

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