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Fafard Resources

Retail FAQs

Other properties

Chemical properties — pH and soluble salts

Physical properties — aeration, water retention, and density

What should our customers expect from the mix?

What doesn't the mix do?

What does the mix do?

Grower FAQs

Where can I read more on the environmental concerns with peat moss?

Is peat moss a renewable resource?

What is the CSPMA Preservation and Reclamation Policy?

Isn't there a shortage of peatland in Canada? Isn't harvesting peat moss depleting these areas of wetlands?

Are Fafard bark mixes disease-suppressive? Other companies make these claims.

I have a green scum growing on the surface of the mix. When the mix dries out it turns brown and then water will not penetrate. What causes this?

Does Fafard have a mix for certified organic growers?

The leaves on my plants are twisted and abnormal. What is the problem and how can it be corrected?

The pH of my water is very high. Will this have an effect on the mix and the crops in it?

Why are my plants yellow?

I have weeds everywhere. Where did they come from?

The mix does not wet. What should I do?

What is in Fafard mixes?

How long does the fertilizer starter charge last and does it have trace elements?

Does bark tie up nitrogen?

Should I avoid perlite because of fluoride toxicity problems?

What is the pH of Fafard mix and how is it affected by plant culture?

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