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Cuttings of 'Celebration Deep Red' New Guinea impatiens propagated in substrates containing 50 percent peat moss and (from L to R) 0 to 50 percent whole rice hulls and 50 to 0 percent perlite.
Using Parboiled Rice Hulls in Propagation Substrates
Researchers at Purdue University found that rice hulls, a byproduct of parboiled rice production, are a viable alternative to peat moss or perlite in vegetative... Read more
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Premier’s PRO-MIX Marketing Equates Healthy Soil with Healthy Plants
April 23, 2013
Targeting the average home gardener, Premier Horticulture is promoting the idea of investing in garden soil.
Using Parboiled Rice Hulls In Substrates to Finish Greenhouse Crops
April 3, 2013
A study at Purdue University shows that parboiled rice hulls may work as well or better than peat and perlite in some finished crops.
Using Parboiled Rice Hulls in Propagation Substrates
February 27, 2013
Researchers at Purdue University found that rice hulls, a byproduct of parboiled rice production, are a viable alternative to peat moss or perlite in vegetative cutting propagation mixes.
Jiffy Products Of America To Open New Manufacturing Facility In Norton, Mass.
February 25, 2013
The new state-of-the-art soil manufacturing facility will produce differentiated soil mixes, sourcing peat moss from Canada, Europe and coir from Jiffy Sri-Lanka.
10 Must-Know Growing Media Facts
November 16, 2012
Many growers have common questions and issues concerning their soil. We take a look at each and give tips that can be employed whether you mix your own or use a pre-formulated blend.
WholeTree Provides A Sustainable Substrate
November 13, 2012
Looking to take some of the variables out its growing media, Young’s Plant Farm started to produce one of its potting mix components from whole pine trees. Find out how the WholeTree substrate provides growing media flexibility.
Pre-formulated Growing Media: A Trend To Watch
November 5, 2012
From mega-bale sizes to custom mixes, two media experts explain the future of the media market. Here’s what you need to know.
Peat Moss Management And Sustainability In 2013
November 2, 2012
Last year’s shortage and debate about the growing media’s sustainability focused a lot of attention on peat moss. Paul Short reports on responsible peat management, demanding quality products and what growers can expect this year.
OASIS Grower Solutions Raises the Propagation Bar Again with New Corporate Website
August 20, 2012
Proving the LEAN manufacturing principle of “continuous improvement” should also apply to marketing, Oasis Grower Solutions (OGS) has upped its online presence with the re-launch of its main website, www.oasisgrower.com.
International Horticultural Technologies Introduces Gro-Tiles
July 12, 2012
This soil-less media product allows everyone from amatuer gardeners to professional landscapers create living walls and vertical gardening displays.  
Greenhouse Workers Teach Researchers How To Grow Plants
May 9, 2012
Soil and light prove important when developing experiments involving plants.
Orchid Grower: Sphagnum, Bark Both Have Place As Medium
March 15, 2012
Westerlay Orchids’ president responds to research Rocket Farms conducted comparing sphagnum peat moss and bark as a growing medium for phalaenopsis orchids.
Growing Media Supplier Loses $39 Million Lawsuit Over Fertilizer
February 22, 2012
Sun Gro Horticulture lost a multimillion dollar lawsuit to Canadian farmers who claimed a fertilizer killed their crops and cost them customers.
The Peat Shortage: A Look At The Next Harvest
November 9, 2011
Paul Short, the president of the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association (CSPMA), weighs in on the peat industry's 2012 harvesting plans, the availability of retail peat next spring and other peat-related issues surrounding this year's peat
Fafard's Advice For Managing Through The Peat Shortage
November 9, 2011