Field soils are generally unsatisfactory for the production of plants in containers. This is primarily because soils do not provide the aeration, drainage, and water holding capacity required. To improve this situation, several soilless growing media have been developed.
For those wanting to learn more about growing media, the site offers the following:
• A description of some of the most commonly used amendments for the production of greenhouse crops.
• How to prepare soilless growing media
• Best practices for the use of growing media
For more information, go to http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamental/greenhouse-management/growing-media/.