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ProfessionalGrowing Products

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Call your Sun Gro representative for more information. Toll-free Customer Resource Centers: Agawam: 1-800-732-8667 • Fax: 1-413-789-3425West: 1-888-797-7328 • Fax: 1-888-797-6497 Central: 1-888-982-4500 • Fax: 1-888-982-4501 East: 1-888-896-1222 • Fax: 1-888-896-1444 Southeast: 1-800-683-7700 • Fax: 1-800-231-5307

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®Fafard, Sunshine, Technigro and Sun Gro are registered trademarks of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. ®Metro Mix is a registered trademark of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada CM Ltd.

Distributed in Canada by Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd., 52130 RR 65, PO Box 189, Seba Beach, AB T0E 2B0Distributed in the United States by Sun Gro Horticulture Distribution Inc., 770 Silver Street, Agawam, MA 01001

PROUDMEMBER OF: Healthier Growth, Naturally.

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Member ofthe CSPMA

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Abbotsford, BC

St. Remi, QB

Orlando, FLApopka, FL

Anderson, SC

Valdosta, GA

Fort Frances, ON

Port Cartier, QB

Colombier, QB

Riviere Du Loup, QB

Marysville, CA

Sacramento, CA

Mcfarland, CA

Santa Maria, CA

Maisonnette, NBLameque/portage, NB

Burnt Church, NBInkerman, NBKent, NB

Seba Beach, AB

Vilna, AB

Elma, MB

Floodwood, MN

Filmore, UT

Nogales, AZ

Julius, MB

Vassar, MB

Quincy, MI

Pine Bluff, AR Mccormick, SC

Elizabeth City, NC

Hubbard, OR

Rosser, TXMarshall, TX

Abbotsford, BC

St. Remi, QBMontreal, QBMontreal, QB


Anderson, SC

Valdosta, GA

Fort Frances, ON

Port Cartier, QB

Agawam,MAAgawam,MANiagara Falls, ONNiagara Falls, ON

Colombier, QB

Riviere Du Loup, QB

Marysville, CA

Sacramento, CA

Mcfarland, CA

Santa Maria, CA



Seba Beach, AB

Vilna, AB

Elma, MB

Floodwood, MN

Filmore, UT

Nogales, AZ

Julius, MB

Vassar, MB

Quincy, MI


Elizabeth City, NC

Hubbard, OR


North AmericaLocations

Phone Number Fax NumberAgawam, Massachusetts 1-800-732-8667 1-413-789-3425Elma, Manitoba 1-888-982-4500 1-888-982-4501Fillmore, Utah 1-435-743-4032 1-435-743-4039Hubbard, Oregon 1-800-842-3256 1-888-896-3005Maisonnette, New Brunswick 1-888-896-1222 1-888-896-1444McCormick, S. Carolina 1-800-634-8316 1-864-465-2002Orlando, Florida 1-800-683-7700 1-800-231-5307Pine Bluff, Arkansas 1-800-255-9057 1-870-536-1756Quincy, Michigan 1-800-964-5044 1-800-964-5144Sacramento, California 1-800-222-2551 1-916-999-8450Santa Maria, California 1-805-348-1923 1-805-348-9032Seba Beach, Alberta 1-888-797-7328 1-888-797-6497Vilna, Alberta 1-866-636-2006 1-780-636-3000

Abbotsford, BC

CustomerResourceCenters

Production/Distribution Facilities

Distribution Montreal, QB Niagara Falls, ON St. Remi, QBNogales, AZ Rosser, TX

Anderson, S. CarolinaApopka, FloridaBurnt Church, New BrunswickColombier, QuebecElizabeth City, N. CarolinaElma, ManitobaFillmore, UtahFloodwood, MinnesotaFort Franceas, OntarioHubbard, OregonInkerman, New Brunswick

Julius, ManitobaKent, New BrunswickLameque, New BrunswickMaisonnette, New BrunswickMarshall, TexasMarysville, CaliforniaMcCormick, S. CarolinaMcFarland, CaliforniaOrlando, FloridaPine Bluff, ArkansasPort Cartier, Quebec

Portage, New BrunswickRivière Du Loup, QuebecQuincy, MichiganSacramento, CaliforniaSanta Maria, CaliforniaSeba Beach, AlbertaVassar, ManitobaValdosta, GeorgiaVilna, Alberta

Over the last 80 years Sun Gro® Horticulture has become the

leading supplier of superior quality peat moss and peat- and

bark-based horticultural growing products to North America,

serving both professional and retail markets. In fact, Sun Gro

has the proud distinction of being the number one supplier to

the top 100 commercial growers in North America, shipping

over 70,000 truckloads of product annually.

Sun Gro mixes start with nature’s best organic soil conditioner,

Canadian Sphagnum peat moss. We sustainably harvest

high-quality peat from bogs located throughout Canada and

the northern United States, which is supplied via 31 facilities

strategically located across North America.

Our 800 experienced, dedicated employees, backed by unmatched

R&D and technical support offer growers a strong understanding

of plant science. To further promote commercial growing success,

Sun Gro also provides water-soluble and controlled-release

fertilizers.

Sun Gro Horticulture recently consolidated its leadership position

in the professional growing market by acquiring Conrad Fafard,

Inc. Sun Gro’s corporate office has moved and is now in Agawam,

Massachusetts. We operate 13 customer service centers in every

major time zone for personalized service

across the whole of North America.

Index

Outstanding Results Every Time

2 Corporate Story

3 Product Usage Guide

4 - 5 Sunshine Professional Mixes

6 Sunshine Natural & Organic (OMRI) Mixes

7 Sunshine Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss & Aggregates

8 Technigro Water Soluble Fertilizer

9 - 11 Metro-Mix Professional Mixes

12 Grower Technical Services

13 Environmental Responsibility

14 Conversions, Calculations & Fill Guides

15 North American Locations


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*LPM6 or Mix #6 is formulated to be mixed, BEFORE USE, with other coarse aggregate mix components such as coarse bark, perlite, pumice, rice hulls, etc. One or more aggregate(s) must be added to result in a total increase of 25-50% in volume. It is strongly recommended to have the final mixture tested at a reputable testing lab specializing in testing greenhouse growing media to verify the suitability to the conditions in which it will be used.

These charts are intended as guidelines to assist in mix choice for given container sizes. However other mixes may also be successfully used if properly managed. Consult your regional Technical Specialist for additional assistance in choosing a mix to match your production practices.

Blend Name Seed Cutter Liner Cell Pots Pots Pots Hanging Hanging Loosefill Bag or Germination Propagation Packs up to 5” 6” to 10” over 10” Baskets Baskets Compressed Bale: & Plug Trays Trays Up to 12” over 12” LC1 or MIX #1 • • • • • • • LB2 or MIX #2 • • • • • • • LG3 or MIX #3 • LA4 or MIX #4 • • • • • • LP5 or MIX #5 • • LPM6 or MIX #6* •* •* •* •* •* •* LGP7 or MIX #7 • • • • • • LC8 or MIX #8 • • • • • • LC15 or MIX #15 • • • • • • • Redi-earth (Plug & Seedling) • • MVP (MM 200) • • • • • • • VP (MM 250) • • • • • • • LT5 • • #1 Natural & Organic • • • • • • • #3 Natural & Organic • #4 Natural & Organic • • • • • • #5 Natural & Organic • •

Blend Name Cell Pots Pots Pots Hanging Hanging Perennials Perennials Nursery (and former name of products) Packs up to 5” 6” to 10” over 10” Baskets Baskets 4“/quart 6”/gallon Containers Up to 12” over 12” 300 • • • • • 340 (MM 400) • • 360 • • • • • 360 SUN-COIR (MM 360 Coir) • • • • • • 366 (SS 935) • • • • • • • • 366P SUN-COIR • • • • • • • 380 (SS 980) • • • • • • • • 380 SUN-COIR (MM 380 Coir, MM 470 Coir) • • • • • • • 510 • • • • • •

560 SUN-COIR (MM 560 Coir) • • • • • 820 (SB 200, MM 280) • • • • • • 830 (SB 350, MM Bedding II) • • • • • • 840 (SB 400) • • • • • • • • 841 • • • • • • • • 852 (MM Bedding I) • • • • • • • 865 (SB 650, MM Perennial I) • • • • • • 900 (SB 300, MM 700) • • • • • • 902 (MM 702) • • • • 960 (SS 960) • • • • • • •

(MM 366P Coir, MM 366 Coir, MM 470 Coir)

Sunshine Usage Guide ~ For professional greenhouse and nursery container use

Metro-Mix Usage Guide ~ For professional greenhouse and nursery container use

Pots per2.8 cf bag

Pots per3.8 cf balePot Size

Plastic Azalea Pots4” 198 4706” 50 1308” 23 57

Square Plastic Pots3” 346 889

3.5” 220 5664” 131 336

4.5” 110 283

Standard Round Plastic Pots3” 372 9404” 173 413

4.5” 117 2786” 47 114

Plastic Hanging Baskets6” 53 1378” 25 64

10” 14 37

Pots per2.8 cf bag


Speedling® Trays128 cell 15 36200 cell 21 50338 cell 31 73

Ornamental Plugs (sq. cells)406 cell 93 220512 cell 74 175

Plastic Nursery Containers1 gal 21 492 gal 11 283 gal 9 18

Bedding Plant ContainersStan. Flat 14 3224 cell 34 8048 cell 23 5550 cell 24 5772 cell 33 77

This chart is a general guide. These measurements are approximate; they will vary depending on the pot manufacturer and the grower’s handling of the product.

What One Bale or Bag of Sunshine® or Metro-Mix® Fills

Liquid Conversions

1 pt./100 gal.

1 qt./100 gal.

1 teaspoon

1 tablespoon

1 fluid ounce

1 cup

1 quart

1 gallon

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2 tbsp.or 6 tsp.

8 ounces,1/2 pint,16 tbsp.or 48 tsp.

32 ounces,4 cups,2 pintsor 64 tbsp.

4 quarts,8 pints,16 cupsor 128 ounces

Metric Conversions

Gallonsx 3785.0 x 0.13370 x 3.78530 Gramsx 0.03527 Litresx 33.81400 x 1.05669 x 0.26420 Ouncesx 28.34952 Ounces (fluid)x 29.57353 x 0.02957 Pints (fluid)x 473.17647 x 0.47318 Poundsx 453.59237 Quarts (dry)x 67.20060 Quarts (fluid)x 946.35800 x 0.94636

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Fertilizer Concentrate Calculation

To determine how many pounds of fertilizer to use to make one gallon of concentrate

at your desired parts per million (ppm), use the following formula: Multiply your desired

ppm of Nitrogen by your injector ratio and divide that by the percentage of Nitrogen

in the fertilizer, expressed as a decimal, times 120,000.

For example, you want to feed at 250 ppm using 20-9-20 with a 1:100 injector.

The answer (1.04) is the number of pounds of fertilizer to use per gallon of concentrate.

For a diluted tank mix, the injector ratio is 1.NOTE: When making your fertilizer concentrate, always put the fertilizer in the bucket first and then add water to bring it up to the desired number of gallons.

Desired ppm x Injector ratio% N as a decimal x 120,000 .20 x 120,000 1.04= =

250 x 100

Fahrenheit to Celsius:Subtract 32 and

multiply by 0.55,

thus 68°F = 20°C.

Celsius to Fahrenheit:Multiply by 1.8 and add 32,

thus 60°C =140°F.

F° = Degrees in Fahrenheit C° = Degrees in Celsius

Conversions, Calculations & Fill Guides

Temperature Conversions


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Environmental ResponsibilitySun Gro® Horticulture is the leader in sustainable peat resources. We endorse and support the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss

Association’s definition of sustainable peatland management as the “balanced stewardship of the environmental, social and

economic values of Canada’s renewable peatland resource.”

Quick Canadian - Peat Moss Facts

• Peat Moss is abundant and

environmentally sustainable.

• Peat Moss grows more than

50 times faster than it is harvested.

• Canada has more than 260 million

acres of peatlands (25% of the

world’s supply).

• Harvested peat moss improves

plants and soils wherever applied.

• Sun Gro carefully harvests peat

moss to allow for easy restoration.

• Sun Gro harvests from bogs

that can be restored to functioning

wetlands, wildlife habitat or

farmland.

Proud member of:

Healthier Growth, Naturally.


Member ofthe CSPMA

Professional MixesSunshine products are produced under the industry’s

highest quality standards and designed to meet the

unique needs of your crops while fitting into the flow of

your operations. Sunshine products are o�ered in either

compressed or loosefill packaging in a variety of sizes,

from the easy-to-handle 3.8 cubic foot bale to the

economy-sized Big Shots or Sun Tower.

†Pallet counts vary by site due to raw material variability. Please contact your local Sun Gro Customer Resource Center for specific pallet counts for your area.

Sunshine Mix #1 / LC1Mix #1 is, by far, our most versatile formulation expert growers choose for the production of a wide variety of crops.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET110 cu � 1 loosefill totes 2 55 cu � 2 3.8 cu � 302.8 cu � 51-54†loosefill



Sunshine Mix #2 / LB2Mix #2 is appropriate for the same general uses as Mix #1, but no nutrient charge has been added, allowing you to have complete control over fertilization.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Gypsum• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #3 / LG3Mix #3 is designed for germinating seeds and other propagation applications. It has a specially screened shorter fiber peat, and a low fertilizer charge to protect seedlingsand plugs.Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Low nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #4 / LA4Mix #4 is recommended where high air capacity and fast drainage are needed: during winter months, with water and salt sensitive crops, or where frequent leaching is required.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET110 cu � 1 loosefill totes 2 55 cu � 2 3.8 cu � 30 2.8 cu � 51-54†loosefill


SIZE UNITS/ PALLET110 cu � 1 loosefill totes 255 cu � 2 3.8 cu � 30 2.8 cu � 51-54†loosefill

Sunshine Mix #5 / LP5Mix #5 is designed to enhance root development in ornamental and vegetable transplant plugs.Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Fine perlite• Low nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #6 / LPM6Mix #6 contains no aggregate, allowing drainage control and choice of aggregate (eg. pumice or bark).Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Nutrient charge (contains additional fertilizer and Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


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SunTower®SunTower brings a whole new dimension to compressed growing media. It’s a 110 cu ft compressed bale that combines convenience, economical savings, transports easily and can be stored outdoors.

• Reduces packaging waste • Improves your efficiency• Saves time in unloading • 22-24 SunTowers per load• Equivalent to more than 28 - 3.8 cu ft bales • Now available everywhere!• Most popular Sunshine products available

Big Shot®Our 55 cu ft compressed Big Shot bale lends itself to the most efficient mechanized handling available. This means less handling and lower packaging disposal costs. Big Shot is available in a “cube” format, or with a lifting panel.*

*Li�ing panel not available out of all production plants.

Grower Technical ServicesSun Gro® Horticulture’s superior technical specialists are one of our greatest assets. Our many

expert horticultural scientists work with customers to answer technical questions, provide

a full suite of testing services, and find the best-fit products for their needs.

From start to finish, Sun Gro experts are there to help you achieve superior results every time.

Sun Gro Horticulture’s technical specialists will help you and your growers:• Choose the right products for your needs

• Answer technical questions

• Interpret test results

• Improve your growing operations

Sun Gro Horticulture provides the best analytical services to meet our customer’s needs. We provide the following analyses and services to optimize all your growing parameters:• Water Analysis • Growing Media Analysis

• Plant Tissue Analysis • Fertilizer Analysis

If you have a question for our technical specialists, go to our contact page on our website

www.sungro.com/contact-us and one of our team members will assist you.

For testing services, please follow the link to learn more about our testing options.

www.sungro.com/services/analytical-services

Sunshine Mix #8 / LC8Mix #8 is an all-purpose mix with vermiculite and perlite, which makes it suitable for a wide variety of plants.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite & vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #15 / C15Mix #15 is a multi-purpose formulation expert growers select for the production of a wide variety of crops.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Redi-earth Plug & SeedlingSunshine Plug & Seedling Mix is designed for a wide variety of propagation applications as well as a growing on medium for small containers and small propagule types.Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine MVPExcellent for propagation and growing on. Outstanding for bedding plants, smaller potted plants & hanging baskets.Ingredients: • Vermiculite• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine VP (Metro-Mix 250)Sunshine VP contains less aggregate and more vermiculiteand can be used for similar crops as Sunshine MVP.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine LT5Using a high quality mix like Sunshine Tobacco Mix, LT5, will get your tobacco plants off on the right foot. LT5 can help assure the production of robust plugs, which will lead to a healthy, robust and profitable crop in the field.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum fine grade peat moss• Fine perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #7 / LGP7Polymer gel holds available water near the roots, making it an excellent mix for plants needing frequent watering or receiving less than ideal care once they leave the greenhouse.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite, starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent• Super absorbent polymer

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET110 cu ft 1 loosefill totes 2 55 cu ft 2 3.8 cu ft 302.8 cu ft 51-54†loosefill

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET 110 cu ft 1 loosefill totes 2 55 cu ft 2 3.8 cu ft 302.8 cu ft 51-54†loosefill


SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 cu ft 2 loosefill2.8 cu ft 54loosefillBulk

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET2.8 cu ft 54loosefill

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 cu ft 2 loosefill2.8 cu ft 54loosefill

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Additional Metro-Mix formulations are available on www.sungro.com.

Custom BlendsWorking with you, Sun Gro will develop a custom blended growing mix to meet your

needs and specifications. Just like Sun Gro’s standard formulations, your Sun Gro custom

blend will only contain qualified raw materials and be blended for uniformity and consistent

performance. We encourage you to work with your Sun Gro District Manager and a

regional Technical Specialist to develop the perfect mix for your greenhouse or nursery.

Many other additives are regionally available. Contact your Sun Gro District Manager

for more details.

Natural & Organic MixesSun Gro Horticulture has long set the standard for the

industry to follow in professionally formulated growing mixes.

We formulate our mixes to give consistent results in every bag,

bale and truckload. We o�er a wide variety of consistent and

dependable peat-based blends made with select Canadian

Sphagnum peat moss, aggregates and nutrients to meet

every crop’s need.

The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit

organization founded in 1997. Its mission is to provide professional, independent, and transparent review of materials and processes to determine their suitability for producing, processing, and handling organic food and fiber. An OMRI® Listed product has been reviewed by OMRI and determined to be in compliance with the

USDA National Organic Program standards and may be used in an organic growing system. More information about OMRI

can be found on their website at www.omri.org

#1 Natural & OrganicSunshine #1 Natural & Organic is our most versatile formulation that expert growers choose for the production of a wide variety of crops. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Organic starter nutrient charge, Gypsum• Dolomitic limestone and an organic wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET110 cu � 1 60, 75 or 80 cu � 2 loosefill55 cu � 2 3.8 cu � 302.8 cu � 51 loosefill

Metro-Mix 841Metro-Mix 841 is a medium-textured, well-drained general purpose mix. It is well suited for growing crops in containers ranging in size from cell packs to gallons. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 and 70 cu � 2 loosefill2.8 cu � 48loosefillBulk

Metro-Mix 852(consolidated w/ Metro-Mix Bedding Plant I)

A heavyweight bark mix for the perennial grower, Metro-Mix 852 contains 50-60% composted pine bark for superior drainage and container stability. Ingredients: • Bark** • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite and coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and a wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET 60 cu � 2 loosefill2.8 cu � 45loosefillBulk

Metro-Mix 865A heavyweight mix for perennial growers, Metro-Mix 865 contains a high bark content for superior drainage and excellent container stability. Ingredients: • Bark**• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 900(formerly Metro-Mix 700 and SB 300)

Suitable for stock plants, container plants, potted plants 4" and larger. This is the choice for outdoor landscape installations and large indoor specimen plants. Ingredients: • Bark** • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Perlite and Vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 902 (formerly Metro-Mix 702)

The most popular Metro-Mix formulation, similar to Metro-Mix 350, but with additional aggregate for drainage is a great choice for a wide range of crop types and container styles. Ingredients: • Bark**• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite and coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 960(formerly Sunshine 960)

This medium-textured, all-purpose mix is well suited for growing crops in containers from cell packs to hanging baskets. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


#4 Natural & OrganicSunshine #4 Natural & Organic is recommended wherehigh air capacity and fast drainage are needed: during winter months, with water and salt sensitive crops or where frequent leaching is required. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Organic starter nutrient charge, Gypsum• Dolomitic limestone and an organic wetting agent


Additional Sunshine Natural & Organic formulations available on www.sungro.com

#3 Natural & OrganicThis mix is suitable for a wide range of growing needs, particularly where less frequent watering is desired. It has a shorter fiber peat than our other mixes and a low fertilizer charge to protect seedlings and plugs. Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Fine vermiculite• Dolomitic limestone and an organic wetting agent• Low organic nutrient charge, Gypsum

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET 110 cu � 1 60, 75 or 80 cu � 2 loosefill55 cu � 2 3.8 cu � 302.8 cu � 51 loosefill

Available from the Western Region only.Additional Sunshine Natural & Organic formulations available on www.sungro.com

#5 Natural & OrganicSunshine #5 Natural & Organic is designed to enhance root development in ornamental and vegetable transplant plugs. Contains a low organic nutrient charge to protect young seedlings.Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Fine perlite• Low organic nutrient charge, Gypsum• Dolomitic limestone and an organic wetting agent


Available from the Western Region only.

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Perlite & VermiculiteSunshine Perlite and Vermiculite have a wide range of applications that will always be in demand. Clean and lightweight, these materials can be used from propagation to finished production. Sun Gro’s Sunshine brand Perlite and Vermiculite have long been known for quality and consistency and are packaged in 4 cu � bags or 60 cu � Minibulk bags.

Sun Gro is a proud memberof The Perlite Institute and

The Vermiculite Association.www.perlite.org

www.vermiculite.org

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**Product will consist of Composted Pine Bark in the Central, East and Southeast and Aged Fir Bark in the West.

Loosefill Totes Available!Our Totes are easily managed by mechanized operations and handling is eased with this loosefill option. Available in various sizes. Call your Customer Resource Center for information on availability within your region.

Grower Grade GreenOMRI listed for organic growing, Sunshine Peat Moss Grower Grade Green is a screened short fiber professional peat moss recommended for any situation when a fine growing medium is required. It is most often used in the golf course construction trade, for mushroom production, seed starting and plug production.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET110 cu � 1 55 cu � 25.5 cu � 183.8 cu � 30

Grower Grade OrangeGrower Grade Orange is less fibrous than our Grower Grade White. It is used throughout the greenhouse trade for vegetable and forestry seedling production, plant production, mushroom production and in mixing yourown media.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss


Horticultural VermiculiteA naturally occurring mineral, vermiculite is highly absorbent, lightweight and an essential part of many soilless growing mixes. In addition to Increasing mix water-holding capacity, it’s high CEC helps retain nutrients.Ingredients: • Vermiculite

SIZE UNITS/ DESCRIPTION PALLET 60 cu � 2 Medium4 cu � 30-33† Medium60 cu � 2 Coarse4 cu � 30-33† Coarse60 cu � 2 X-Coarse4 cu � 30-33† X-CoarseGrower Grade White

The most popular of our professional peat moss line, Grower Grade White has a fibrous consistency that improves aeration and increases drainage to promote plant root development. Used throughout the greenhouse trade for vegetable and flowering plant production, mushroom production. It is widely used from flat production to larger pot and hanging basket production.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET110 cu � 1 55 cu � 2 5.5 cu � 18 3.8 cu � 30

Grower Grade BlueGrower Grade Blue (Special Coarse), is our most fibrous professional peat moss. Visually, you will immediately notice that it is a very chunky peat, with a very high air capacity. It is suitable for orchids, azalea & camellia production, ground beds, bulbs, or when a highly porous mix is required for large containers.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET 110 cu � 1 55 cu � 23.8 cu � 30

PerliteUsed to improve the drainage and aeration of growing media, Sunshine Perlite is a porous, lightweight, expanded volcanic rock. Its high porosity makes it a good aggregate in potting and germination mixes.Ingredients: • Perlite

SIZE UNITS/ DESCRIPTION PALLET 60 cu � 2 Course4 cu � 30-33† Course

Canadian Sphagnum Peat MossOur select line of Canadian Sphagnum

peat moss is 100% organic in nature.

The high water retention and air holding

characteristics make Sunshine Grower

Grades ideally suited to the cultivation

of most crops and other professional uses.

Metro-Mix 380 (consolidated w/Sunshine 980)

The most popular Metro-Mix formulation. Similar to Metro-Mix 350, but with additional aggregate for drainage. A great choice for a wide range of crop types and container styles. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss • Vermiculite• Bark** • Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

PRODUCT UNITS/ PALLET 60 cu � 2 loosefill2.8 cu � 45loosefill2392191 Bulk

Metro-Mix 380 SUN-COIR™Similar to Metro-Mix 380, but features the benefits of coir. Gaining popularity as a mix for bedding plants and other crop types in mid to large size containers. Ingredients: • Bark** • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• SUN-COIR• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 cu � 2 loosefill2.8 cu � 45loosefillBulk

Metro-Mix 510Excellent for a wide variety of crops grown in mid to large containers. Especially suited for stock plants and container plants.Ingredients: • Bark** • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite • Bark ash• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and a wetting agent


Metro-Mix 560This heavyweight mix is outstanding for bedding plants, potted plants and perennials in medium to large-sized containers. Features the benefits of coir.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Bark** • Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 cu � 2 loosefill2.8 cu � 45 loosefillBulk

Metro-Mix 820(formerly SB 200 and Metro-Mix 280)

Metro-Mix 820 is a medium texured, well-drained growing mix for hanging baskets and potted crops.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 and 70 cu � 2 loosefill2.8 cu � 48 loosefillBulk

Metro-Mix 830A highly versatile mid weight bark mix for use in growing a wide range of greenhouse crops such as poinsettias, bedding plants, hanging baskets, geraniums and pot mums. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Coarse perlite and Vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 840Medium textured, well-drained, enhanced air capacity general purpose mix. It is well suited for growing crops in containers ranging from cell packs to hanging baskets. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent



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Professional MixesOur Metro-Mix lineup o�ers a broad range of applications

ranging from small cell-packs to large containers.

Certain Metro-Mix formulas include processed bark ash

or SUN-COIR (coconut coir), distinctive ingredients that

o�er unique characteristics to a blend. All formulas are

pH adjusted, contain a starter nutrient charge and our

long-lasting wetting agent.

**Product will consist of Composted Pine Bark in the Central, East and Southeast and Aged Fir Bark in the West. Additional Metro-Mix formulations are available on www.sungro.com

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Metro-Mix 300A good choice for a wide range of crops growing in mid to large size containers. May be used in indoor / outdoor landscape installation and large specimen plants. Ingredients: • Vermiculite • Bark** and Bark ash• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 340Used for a wide range of plant types requiring better drainage. Recommended for use in mid to large size pots.Ingredients: • Vermiculite• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark** and Bark ash• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 cu � 2loosefill2.8 cu � 40 loosefillBulk

Metro-Mix 360The most popular Metro-Mix formulation. Similar to Metro-Mix 350, but with additional aggregate for drainage. A great choice for a wide range of crop types and container styles. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Bark** and Bark ash• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 cu � 2loosefill2.8 cu � 45loosefillBulk

Metro-Mix 360 SUN-COIR™Premium choice for a wide range of plants grown in smaller container types or cell packs. Also great for landscape / plantscape applications where better water holding characteristics are desired.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss • SUN-COIR • Vermiculite • Bark ash• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent



Exceptional for bedding and potted plants. Best used for mid to large size containers. May be used in indoor plantscapes and other landscape applications. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Bark**• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 366P SUN-COIR™Exceptional for bedding, potted plants and foliage, and for mid to large containers. Contains additional perlite to aid drainage. Well suited for indoor plantscapes and landscape applications. Ingredients: • Bark** • SUN-COIR• Vermiculite & Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


• Largest producer of Professional Growing Mixes in North America• 31 strategically located production facilities that allow us to be your local supplier• Unmatched plant science, research & development and technical support• High performing water soluble and controlled release fertilizers

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For more information call your local Customer Service listed below:Eastern Region 1-888-896-1222 Central Region 1-888-982-4500 Western Region 1-888-797-7328 Southeast Region 1-800-683-7700 Agawam 1-800-732-8667

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Water-Soluble FertilizersTechnigro is an e�ective, high-quality water-soluble fertilizer that

dissolves quickly and easily in all qualities of water. Regardless of the

irrigation equipment or injector, Technigro fertilizers stay in solution

and never leave trace elements in the bottom of the tank. With Technigro,

growers spend less time with fewer problems while e�ectively fertilizing

your plants.

All Technigro “Plus” formulations are recommended for use in peat-lite

growing media that do not contain appreciable amounts of micro-

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Perlite & VermiculiteSunshine Perlite and Vermiculite have a wide range of applications that will always be in demand. Clean and lightweight, these materials can be used from propagation to finished production. Sun Gro’s Sunshine brand Perlite and Vermiculite have long been known for quality and consistency and are packaged in 4 cu � bags or 60 cu � Minibulk bags.

Sun Gro is a proud memberof The Perlite Institute and

The Vermiculite Association.www.perlite.org

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**Product will consist of Composted Pine Bark in the Central, East and Southeast and Aged Fir Bark in the West.

Loosefill Totes Available!Our Totes are easily managed by mechanized operations and handling is eased with this loosefill option. Available in various sizes. Call your Customer Resource Center for information on availability within your region.

Grower Grade GreenOMRI listed for organic growing, Sunshine Peat Moss Grower Grade Green is a screened short fiber professional peat moss recommended for any situation when a fine growing medium is required. It is most often used in the golf course construction trade, for mushroom production, seed starting and plug production.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss


Grower Grade OrangeGrower Grade Orange is less fibrous than our Grower Grade White. It is used throughout the greenhouse trade for vegetable and forestry seedling production, plant production, mushroom production and in mixing yourown media.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss


Horticultural VermiculiteA naturally occurring mineral, vermiculite is highly absorbent, lightweight and an essential part of many soilless growing mixes. In addition to Increasing mix water-holding capacity, it’s high CEC helps retain nutrients.Ingredients: • Vermiculite

SIZE UNITS/ DESCRIPTION PALLET 60 cu � 2 Medium4 cu � 30-33† Medium60 cu � 2 Coarse4 cu � 30-33† Coarse60 cu � 2 X-Coarse4 cu � 30-33† X-CoarseGrower Grade White

The most popular of our professional peat moss line, Grower Grade White has a fibrous consistency that improves aeration and increases drainage to promote plant root development. Used throughout the greenhouse trade for vegetable and flowering plant production, mushroom production. It is widely used from flat production to larger pot and hanging basket production.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET110 cu � 1 55 cu � 2 5.5 cu � 18 3.8 cu � 30

Grower Grade BlueGrower Grade Blue (Special Coarse), is our most fibrous professional peat moss. Visually, you will immediately notice that it is a very chunky peat, with a very high air capacity. It is suitable for orchids, azalea & camellia production, ground beds, bulbs, or when a highly porous mix is required for large containers.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET 110 cu � 1 55 cu � 23.8 cu � 30

PerliteUsed to improve the drainage and aeration of growing media, Sunshine Perlite is a porous, lightweight, expanded volcanic rock. Its high porosity makes it a good aggregate in potting and germination mixes.Ingredients: • Perlite

SIZE UNITS/ DESCRIPTION PALLET 60 cu � 2 Course4 cu � 30-33† Course

Canadian Sphagnum Peat MossOur select line of Canadian Sphagnum

peat moss is 100% organic in nature.

The high water retention and air holding

characteristics make Sunshine Grower

Grades ideally suited to the cultivation

of most crops and other professional uses.


The most popular Metro-Mix formulation. Similar to Metro-Mix 350, but with additional aggregate for drainage. A great choice for a wide range of crop types and container styles. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss • Vermiculite• Bark** • Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

PRODUCT UNITS/ PALLET 60 cu � 2 loosefill2.8 cu � 45loosefill2392191 Bulk

Metro-Mix 380 SUN-COIR™Similar to Metro-Mix 380, but features the benefits of coir. Gaining popularity as a mix for bedding plants and other crop types in mid to large size containers. Ingredients: • Bark** • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• SUN-COIR• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 510Excellent for a wide variety of crops grown in mid to large containers. Especially suited for stock plants and container plants.Ingredients: • Bark** • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite • Bark ash• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and a wetting agent


Metro-Mix 560This heavyweight mix is outstanding for bedding plants, potted plants and perennials in medium to large-sized containers. Features the benefits of coir.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Bark** • Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 820(formerly SB 200 and Metro-Mix 280)

Metro-Mix 820 is a medium texured, well-drained growing mix for hanging baskets and potted crops.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 830A highly versatile mid weight bark mix for use in growing a wide range of greenhouse crops such as poinsettias, bedding plants, hanging baskets, geraniums and pot mums. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Coarse perlite and Vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 840Medium textured, well-drained, enhanced air capacity general purpose mix. It is well suited for growing crops in containers ranging from cell packs to hanging baskets. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent



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Additional Metro-Mix formulations are available on www.sungro.com.

Custom BlendsWorking with you, Sun Gro will develop a custom blended growing mix to meet your

needs and specifications. Just like Sun Gro’s standard formulations, your Sun Gro custom

blend will only contain qualified raw materials and be blended for uniformity and consistent

performance. We encourage you to work with your Sun Gro District Manager and a

regional Technical Specialist to develop the perfect mix for your greenhouse or nursery.

Many other additives are regionally available. Contact your Sun Gro District Manager

for more details.

Natural & Organic MixesSun Gro Horticulture has long set the standard for the

industry to follow in professionally formulated growing mixes.

We formulate our mixes to give consistent results in every bag,

bale and truckload. We o�er a wide variety of consistent and

dependable peat-based blends made with select Canadian

Sphagnum peat moss, aggregates and nutrients to meet

every crop’s need.

The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit

organization founded in 1997. Its mission is to provide professional, independent, and transparent review of materials and processes to determine their suitability for producing, processing, and handling organic food and fiber. An OMRI® Listed product has been reviewed by OMRI and determined to be in compliance with the

USDA National Organic Program standards and may be used in an organic growing system. More information about OMRI

can be found on their website at www.omri.org

#1 Natural & OrganicSunshine #1 Natural & Organic is our most versatile formulation that expert growers choose for the production of a wide variety of crops. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Organic starter nutrient charge, Gypsum• Dolomitic limestone and an organic wetting agent


Metro-Mix 841Metro-Mix 841 is a medium-textured, well-drained general purpose mix. It is well suited for growing crops in containers ranging in size from cell packs to gallons. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 852(consolidated w/ Metro-Mix Bedding Plant I)

A heavyweight bark mix for the perennial grower, Metro-Mix 852 contains 50-60% composted pine bark for superior drainage and container stability. Ingredients: • Bark** • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite and coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and a wetting agent


Metro-Mix 865A heavyweight mix for perennial growers, Metro-Mix 865 contains a high bark content for superior drainage and excellent container stability. Ingredients: • Bark**• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 900(formerly Metro-Mix 700 and SB 300)

Suitable for stock plants, container plants, potted plants 4" and larger. This is the choice for outdoor landscape installations and large indoor specimen plants. Ingredients: • Bark** • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Perlite and Vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 902 (formerly Metro-Mix 702)

The most popular Metro-Mix formulation, similar to Metro-Mix 350, but with additional aggregate for drainage is a great choice for a wide range of crop types and container styles. Ingredients: • Bark**• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite and coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


Metro-Mix 960(formerly Sunshine 960)

This medium-textured, all-purpose mix is well suited for growing crops in containers from cell packs to hanging baskets. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Bark**• Vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum) and slow release nitrogen• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


#4 Natural & OrganicSunshine #4 Natural & Organic is recommended wherehigh air capacity and fast drainage are needed: during winter months, with water and salt sensitive crops or where frequent leaching is required. Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Organic starter nutrient charge, Gypsum• Dolomitic limestone and an organic wetting agent


Additional Sunshine Natural & Organic formulations available on www.sungro.com

#3 Natural & OrganicThis mix is suitable for a wide range of growing needs, particularly where less frequent watering is desired. It has a shorter fiber peat than our other mixes and a low fertilizer charge to protect seedlings and plugs. Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Fine vermiculite• Dolomitic limestone and an organic wetting agent• Low organic nutrient charge, Gypsum

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET 110 cu � 1 60, 75 or 80 cu � 2 loosefill55 cu � 2 3.8 cu � 302.8 cu � 51 loosefill

Available from the Western Region only.Additional Sunshine Natural & Organic formulations available on www.sungro.com

#5 Natural & OrganicSunshine #5 Natural & Organic is designed to enhance root development in ornamental and vegetable transplant plugs. Contains a low organic nutrient charge to protect young seedlings.Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Fine perlite• Low organic nutrient charge, Gypsum• Dolomitic limestone and an organic wetting agent


Available from the Western Region only.

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SunTower®SunTower brings a whole new dimension to compressed growing media. It’s a 110 cu ft compressed bale that combines convenience, economical savings, transports easily and can be stored outdoors.

• Reduces packaging waste • Improves your efficiency• Saves time in unloading • 22-24 SunTowers per load• Equivalent to more than 28 - 3.8 cu ft bales • Now available everywhere!• Most popular Sunshine products available

Big Shot®Our 55 cu ft compressed Big Shot bale lends itself to the most efficient mechanized handling available. This means less handling and lower packaging disposal costs. Big Shot is available in a “cube” format, or with a lifting panel.*

*Li�ing panel not available out of all production plants.

Grower Technical ServicesSun Gro® Horticulture’s superior technical specialists are one of our greatest assets. Our many

expert horticultural scientists work with customers to answer technical questions, provide

a full suite of testing services, and find the best-fit products for their needs.

From start to finish, Sun Gro experts are there to help you achieve superior results every time.

Sun Gro Horticulture’s technical specialists will help you and your growers:• Choose the right products for your needs

• Answer technical questions

• Interpret test results

• Improve your growing operations

Sun Gro Horticulture provides the best analytical services to meet our customer’s needs. We provide the following analyses and services to optimize all your growing parameters:• Water Analysis • Growing Media Analysis

• Plant Tissue Analysis • Fertilizer Analysis

If you have a question for our technical specialists, go to our contact page on our website

www.sungro.com/contact-us and one of our team members will assist you.

For testing services, please follow the link to learn more about our testing options.

www.sungro.com/services/analytical-services

Sunshine Mix #8 / LC8Mix #8 is an all-purpose mix with vermiculite and perlite, which makes it suitable for a wide variety of plants.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite & vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #15 / C15Mix #15 is a multi-purpose formulation expert growers select for the production of a wide variety of crops.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Redi-earth Plug & SeedlingSunshine Plug & Seedling Mix is designed for a wide variety of propagation applications as well as a growing on medium for small containers and small propagule types.Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine MVPExcellent for propagation and growing on. Outstanding for bedding plants, smaller potted plants & hanging baskets.Ingredients: • Vermiculite• Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine VP (Metro-Mix 250)Sunshine VP contains less aggregate and more vermiculiteand can be used for similar crops as Sunshine MVP.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine LT5Using a high quality mix like Sunshine Tobacco Mix, LT5, will get your tobacco plants off on the right foot. LT5 can help assure the production of robust plugs, which will lead to a healthy, robust and profitable crop in the field.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum fine grade peat moss• Fine perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #7 / LGP7Polymer gel holds available water near the roots, making it an excellent mix for plants needing frequent watering or receiving less than ideal care once they leave the greenhouse.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite, starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent• Super absorbent polymer


SIZE UNITS/ PALLET 110 cu ft 1 loosefill totes 2 55 cu ft 2 3.8 cu ft 302.8 cu ft 51-54†loosefill


SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 cu ft 2 loosefill2.8 cu ft 54loosefillBulk

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET2.8 cu ft 54loosefill

SIZE UNITS/ PALLET60 cu ft 2 loosefill2.8 cu ft 54loosefill

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Environmental ResponsibilitySun Gro® Horticulture is the leader in sustainable peat resources. We endorse and support the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss

Association’s definition of sustainable peatland management as the “balanced stewardship of the environmental, social and

economic values of Canada’s renewable peatland resource.”

Quick Canadian - Peat Moss Facts

• Peat Moss is abundant and

environmentally sustainable.

• Peat Moss grows more than

50 times faster than it is harvested.

• Canada has more than 260 million

acres of peatlands (25% of the

world’s supply).

• Harvested peat moss improves

plants and soils wherever applied.

• Sun Gro carefully harvests peat

moss to allow for easy restoration.

• Sun Gro harvests from bogs

that can be restored to functioning

wetlands, wildlife habitat or

farmland.

Proud member of:

Healthier Growth, Naturally.


Member ofthe CSPMA

Professional MixesSunshine products are produced under the industry’s

highest quality standards and designed to meet the

unique needs of your crops while fitting into the flow of

your operations. Sunshine products are o�ered in either

compressed or loosefill packaging in a variety of sizes,

from the easy-to-handle 3.8 cubic foot bale to the

economy-sized Big Shots or Sun Tower.

†Pallet counts vary by site due to raw material variability. Please contact your local Sun Gro Customer Resource Center for specific pallet counts for your area.

Sunshine Mix #1 / LC1Mix #1 is, by far, our most versatile formulation expert growers choose for the production of a wide variety of crops.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent




Sunshine Mix #2 / LB2Mix #2 is appropriate for the same general uses as Mix #1, but no nutrient charge has been added, allowing you to have complete control over fertilization.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Gypsum• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #3 / LG3Mix #3 is designed for germinating seeds and other propagation applications. It has a specially screened shorter fiber peat, and a low fertilizer charge to protect seedlingsand plugs.Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Vermiculite• Low nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #4 / LA4Mix #4 is recommended where high air capacity and fast drainage are needed: during winter months, with water and salt sensitive crops, or where frequent leaching is required.Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Coarse perlite• Starter nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent



SIZE UNITS/ PALLET110 cu � 1 loosefill totes 255 cu � 2 3.8 cu � 30 2.8 cu � 51-54†loosefill

Sunshine Mix #5 / LP5Mix #5 is designed to enhance root development in ornamental and vegetable transplant plugs.Ingredients: • Fine Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Fine perlite• Low nutrient charge (with Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent

Sunshine Mix #6 / LPM6Mix #6 contains no aggregate, allowing drainage control and choice of aggregate (eg. pumice or bark).Ingredients: • Canadian Sphagnum peat moss• Nutrient charge (contains additional fertilizer and Gypsum)• Dolomitic limestone and our long-lasting wetting agent


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*LPM6 or Mix #6 is formulated to be mixed, BEFORE USE, with other coarse aggregate mix components such as coarse bark, perlite, pumice, rice hulls, etc. One or more aggregate(s) must be added to result in a total increase of 25-50% in volume. It is strongly recommended to have the final mixture tested at a reputable testing lab specializing in testing greenhouse growing media to verify the suitability to the conditions in which it will be used.

These charts are intended as guidelines to assist in mix choice for given container sizes. However other mixes may also be successfully used if properly managed. Consult your regional Technical Specialist for additional assistance in choosing a mix to match your production practices.

Blend Name Seed Cutter Liner Cell Pots Pots Pots Hanging Hanging Loosefill Bag or Germination Propagation Packs up to 5” 6” to 10” over 10” Baskets Baskets Compressed Bale: & Plug Trays Trays Up to 12” over 12” LC1 or MIX #1 • • • • • • • LB2 or MIX #2 • • • • • • • LG3 or MIX #3 • LA4 or MIX #4 • • • • • • LP5 or MIX #5 • • LPM6 or MIX #6* •* •* •* •* •* •* LGP7 or MIX #7 • • • • • • LC8 or MIX #8 • • • • • • LC15 or MIX #15 • • • • • • • Redi-earth (Plug & Seedling) • • MVP (MM 200) • • • • • • • VP (MM 250) • • • • • • • LT5 • • #1 Natural & Organic • • • • • • • #3 Natural & Organic • #4 Natural & Organic • • • • • • #5 Natural & Organic • •

Blend Name Cell Pots Pots Pots Hanging Hanging Perennials Perennials Nursery (and former name of products) Packs up to 5” 6” to 10” over 10” Baskets Baskets 4“/quart 6”/gallon Containers Up to 12” over 12” 300 • • • • • 340 (MM 400) • • 360 • • • • • 360 SUN-COIR (MM 360 Coir) • • • • • • 366 (SS 935) • • • • • • • • 366P SUN-COIR • • • • • • • 380 (SS 980) • • • • • • • • 380 SUN-COIR (MM 380 Coir, MM 470 Coir) • • • • • • • 510 • • • • • •

560 SUN-COIR (MM 560 Coir) • • • • • 820 (SB 200, MM 280) • • • • • • 830 (SB 350, MM Bedding II) • • • • • • 840 (SB 400) • • • • • • • • 841 • • • • • • • • 852 (MM Bedding I) • • • • • • • 865 (SB 650, MM Perennial I) • • • • • • 900 (SB 300, MM 700) • • • • • • 902 (MM 702) • • • • 960 (SS 960) • • • • • • •

(MM 366P Coir, MM 366 Coir, MM 470 Coir)

Sunshine Usage Guide ~ For professional greenhouse and nursery container use

Metro-Mix Usage Guide ~ For professional greenhouse and nursery container use

Pots per2.8 cf bag


Plastic Azalea Pots4” 198 4706” 50 1308” 23 57

Square Plastic Pots3” 346 889

3.5” 220 5664” 131 336

4.5” 110 283

Standard Round Plastic Pots3” 372 9404” 173 413

4.5” 117 2786” 47 114

Plastic Hanging Baskets6” 53 1378” 25 64

10” 14 37

Pots per2.8 cf bag


Speedling® Trays128 cell 15 36200 cell 21 50338 cell 31 73

Ornamental Plugs (sq. cells)406 cell 93 220512 cell 74 175

Plastic Nursery Containers1 gal 21 492 gal 11 283 gal 9 18

Bedding Plant ContainersStan. Flat 14 3224 cell 34 8048 cell 23 5550 cell 24 5772 cell 33 77

This chart is a general guide. These measurements are approximate; they will vary depending on the pot manufacturer and the grower’s handling of the product.

What One Bale or Bag of Sunshine® or Metro-Mix® Fills

Liquid Conversions

1 pt./100 gal.

1 qt./100 gal.

1 teaspoon

1 tablespoon

1 fluid ounce

1 cup

1 quart

1 gallon

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2 tsp./gal.

1/3 tbsp. or 1/6 ounce

3 tsp.or 1/2 ounce

2 tbsp.or 6 tsp.

8 ounces,1/2 pint,16 tbsp.or 48 tsp.

32 ounces,4 cups,2 pintsor 64 tbsp.

4 quarts,8 pints,16 cupsor 128 ounces

Metric Conversions

Gallonsx 3785.0 x 0.13370 x 3.78530 Gramsx 0.03527 Litresx 33.81400 x 1.05669 x 0.26420 Ouncesx 28.34952 Ounces (fluid)x 29.57353 x 0.02957 Pints (fluid)x 473.17647 x 0.47318 Poundsx 453.59237 Quarts (dry)x 67.20060 Quarts (fluid)x 946.35800 x 0.94636

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Fertilizer Concentrate Calculation

To determine how many pounds of fertilizer to use to make one gallon of concentrate

at your desired parts per million (ppm), use the following formula: Multiply your desired

ppm of Nitrogen by your injector ratio and divide that by the percentage of Nitrogen

in the fertilizer, expressed as a decimal, times 120,000.

For example, you want to feed at 250 ppm using 20-9-20 with a 1:100 injector.

The answer (1.04) is the number of pounds of fertilizer to use per gallon of concentrate.

For a diluted tank mix, the injector ratio is 1.NOTE: When making your fertilizer concentrate, always put the fertilizer in the bucket first and then add water to bring it up to the desired number of gallons.

Desired ppm x Injector ratio% N as a decimal x 120,000 .20 x 120,000 1.04= =

250 x 100

Fahrenheit to Celsius:Subtract 32 and

multiply by 0.55,

thus 68°F = 20°C.

Celsius to Fahrenheit:Multiply by 1.8 and add 32,

thus 60°C =140°F.

F° = Degrees in Fahrenheit C° = Degrees in Celsius

Conversions, Calculations & Fill Guides

Temperature Conversions


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St. Remi, QB


Anderson, SC

Valdosta, GA

Fort Frances, ON

Port Cartier, QB

Colombier, QB

Riviere Du Loup, QB

Marysville, CA

Sacramento, CA

Mcfarland, CA

Santa Maria, CA



Seba Beach, AB

Vilna, AB

Elma, MB

Floodwood, MN

Filmore, UT

Nogales, AZ

Julius, MB

Vassar, MB

Quincy, MI


Elizabeth City, NC

Hubbard, OR


Abbotsford, BC

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Anderson, SC

Valdosta, GA

Fort Frances, ON

Port Cartier, QB

Agawam,MAAgawam,MANiagara Falls, ONNiagara Falls, ON

Colombier, QB

Riviere Du Loup, QB

Marysville, CA

Sacramento, CA

Mcfarland, CA

Santa Maria, CA



Seba Beach, AB

Vilna, AB

Elma, MB

Floodwood, MN

Filmore, UT

Nogales, AZ

Julius, MB

Vassar, MB

Quincy, MI


Elizabeth City, NC

Hubbard, OR


North AmericaLocations

Phone Number Fax NumberAgawam, Massachusetts 1-800-732-8667 1-413-789-3425Elma, Manitoba 1-888-982-4500 1-888-982-4501Fillmore, Utah 1-435-743-4032 1-435-743-4039Hubbard, Oregon 1-800-842-3256 1-888-896-3005Maisonnette, New Brunswick 1-888-896-1222 1-888-896-1444McCormick, S. Carolina 1-800-634-8316 1-864-465-2002Orlando, Florida 1-800-683-7700 1-800-231-5307Pine Bluff, Arkansas 1-800-255-9057 1-870-536-1756Quincy, Michigan 1-800-964-5044 1-800-964-5144Sacramento, California 1-800-222-2551 1-916-999-8450Santa Maria, California 1-805-348-1923 1-805-348-9032Seba Beach, Alberta 1-888-797-7328 1-888-797-6497Vilna, Alberta 1-866-636-2006 1-780-636-3000

Abbotsford, BC

CustomerResourceCenters

Production/Distribution Facilities

Distribution Montreal, QB Niagara Falls, ON St. Remi, QBNogales, AZ Rosser, TX

Anderson, S. CarolinaApopka, FloridaBurnt Church, New BrunswickColombier, QuebecElizabeth City, N. CarolinaElma, ManitobaFillmore, UtahFloodwood, MinnesotaFort Franceas, OntarioHubbard, OregonInkerman, New Brunswick

Julius, ManitobaKent, New BrunswickLameque, New BrunswickMaisonnette, New BrunswickMarshall, TexasMarysville, CaliforniaMcCormick, S. CarolinaMcFarland, CaliforniaOrlando, FloridaPine Bluff, ArkansasPort Cartier, Quebec

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Over the last 80 years Sun Gro® Horticulture has become the

leading supplier of superior quality peat moss and peat- and

bark-based horticultural growing products to North America,

serving both professional and retail markets. In fact, Sun Gro

has the proud distinction of being the number one supplier to

the top 100 commercial growers in North America, shipping

over 70,000 truckloads of product annually.

Sun Gro mixes start with nature’s best organic soil conditioner,

Canadian Sphagnum peat moss. We sustainably harvest

high-quality peat from bogs located throughout Canada and

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Our 800 experienced, dedicated employees, backed by unmatched

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Sun Gro also provides water-soluble and controlled-release

fertilizers.

Sun Gro Horticulture recently consolidated its leadership position

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Index

Outstanding Results Every Time

2 Corporate Story

3 Product Usage Guide

4 - 5 Sunshine Professional Mixes

6 Sunshine Natural & Organic (OMRI) Mixes

7 Sunshine Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss & Aggregates

8 Technigro Water Soluble Fertilizer

9 - 11 Metro-Mix Professional Mixes

12 Grower Technical Services

13 Environmental Responsibility

14 Conversions, Calculations & Fill Guides

15 North American Locations

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