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TYPICAL
TEST RESULTS
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| When
tested for available water soluble nutrients by the extract method,
typical values have been as follows: |
| Soil pH |
5.5
- 6.5
|
(pH) |
| Nitrogen |
0.5
- 1.0
|
percent |
| Phosphorus |
0.3
- 0.6
|
percent
|
| Potassium |
0.3
- 0.6
|
percent |
| Sulfur |
0.1
- 0.3
|
percent
|
| Magnesium |
0.1
- 0.3
|
percent |
| Calcium |
1.0
- 2.0
|
percent |
| Sodium |
0.05
- 0.2
|
percent |
| Iron |
0.1
- 0.5
|
percent |
| Manganese |
0.01
- 0.02
|
percent |
| Copper |
0.003
- 0.015
|
percent |
| Zinc |
0.005
- 0.015
|
percent |
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GRADIATION
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Sieve
Size
|
%
Passing
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|
1
1/2"
|
100
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1"
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1/2"
|
95-100
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1/4"
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70-90
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#10
|
50-70
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#40
|
10-30
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#100
|
0-10
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UNIT
WEIGHT
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Saturated
and surface dry
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|
30-40
lbs/cf
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Ready
Rose Mix
FEATURES
- Soilless media
- Consistent ingredients—consistent
results
- Biologically activated
with aerobic soil micro-organisms
- Naturally acidic,
pH 6.0 to 6.5
- High cationic exchange
capacity
- Rich in organic
matter
- Well drained yet
highly absorbent
INGREDIENTS
- 5 parts - Medium
aged pine bark mulch with nominal sizing from 1˝” and down
- 5 parts - Vital
Earth Rose Peat Compost—see Rose Peat Compost spec sheet
- 1/2 part - Horticultural
sand—sharp sand from Big Sandy, Texas
APPLICATIONS
- A complete soil,
primarily designed for container grown roses in one gallon pots and
up. Reduces fertilizer leach in container grown plants.
- Also used for building
and renovating rose beds.
- Can be used as
a soil amendment for a wide variety of woody ornamentals. Ready Rose
Mix will break up clay, add soil absorption, and provide essential plant
nutrients.
INSTRUCTIONS
- When building a
new bed, replace top 6 inches of soil with Ready Rose Mix. Till sub-soil
to encourage proper rooting. Best results are obtained when used with
Carl Pool’s Acid Rose Food at a rate of one cup per medium size rose
bush.
- When used as a
soil amendment, simply mix 50/50 with existing soil.
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