Growing Medium
Most seedling producers throughout the world will use a growing medium that is consistently available and cost effective for the crop most grown. A Seedling nurseries growing medium is one of the single most important aspects of any seedling or propagation nursery.
Most of these can be sieved into different grades to get the ideal AFP (Air Filled Porosity) required.
Rainfall and undercover growing protection are also taken into consideration.
The top 6 worldwide consist of the following.
- Composted Bark
- Sieved , graded compost
- Sphagnum Peat Moss
- Coconut Peat
- Vermiculite
- Perlite