Premier Pro-Mix BX and Premier Sphagmum peatmoss...

[40AmpstoFreedom]

So the normal peatmoss version is at lowes/homedepot while the Pro-Mix BX is at the hydro store. Obviously I'd greatly appreciate not having to ever go near a hydro store as often so I was wondering if anyone has extensive experience using both by chance if there was a noticeable difference?

The only difference in composition of these two mixes is this:


Pro-mix BX contains:

• Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss (80-85 % / vol.)
• Dolomitic & Calcitic Limestone (pH adjuster)
• Endomycorrhize (Mycorise® Pro)
• Macronutrients
• Perlite — horticultural grade
• Micronutrients
• Vermiculite
• Wetting Agent

Peat moss contains:

• 100% Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss

Is there a company that sells an amendment on its own that can be added to the peat moss that mimics promixes Endomycorrhize (Mycorise® Pro)? Everything else I can replace.

Links:

http://www.premierhort.com/eProMix/Horticulture/Products/GrowingMediaCat/Mycorise/fBiostimulant.htm

http://www.premierhort.com/eProMix/Gardening/fGardening.htm

 

[Green Supreme]

Yes you can make your own , if you are willing to pay. I pay 25/bail. Seems like a lot of work making your own at that price. My medium is 8 parts Promix HP:8 parts peat moss:8 parts perlite:3 parts worm castings and 2 cups of rapid lime. Wet with bubbled water with Superthrive added and grow babies grow. Peace GS

 

[Dr Dog]

I would have to say stay away from the BX

Unless you are adding something like perlite

 

[~pHaNtOm~]

do yourself a favor and get into the phone book and call around garden nurseries or garden type stores..not hydro grow stores just your basic nursery mom and pop type places and you find what your looking for.

i been using :
ProMix BX & HP w/mycorise
Perlite
Wormcastings
Lime
for over 15 years with great lush plants every time.

 

[Cannalicious]

Hi, hi, high!

This is what I use:

Organic Sunshine #4 (it has dolomite in it)

Perlite

100% Sphagnum peat - but as a side note, not all 100% peat mosses are the same. I only use Black Gold, which is Canadian The peat is soft and easy to break up, it is a dark brown, rich in humus. My nursery switched to Magestic Earth and I bought a bail. It was a much lighter color, but more importantly, it contained a ton of twigs and these chips about the size of a quarter that looks like particle board. With much effort, I could break up these chips; they were made of pressed peat. I'm going to use it for my tomatoes I guess; I won't use it for my inside garden for fear of multiple hot spots. I will never buy it again.

And finally, I use Great White mycorrhizae. It's mostly in hydroponic stores, but I can get it at a sustainable garden shop about 20 miles from my house.

The company is http://www.plantrevolution.com. It's awesome...expensive but a little goes a long way. I am reapplying it once a month this grow to see if it makes a difference vs. just a one time application in my soil mix.

I also only use dechlorinated water with the idea that if chlorine is put in the water to help kill microbes, using tap water would be counter productive. I still haven't figured out how to make that water tepid though, sigh.

My girls are sleeping right now, but I inherited a very sick plant and it is looking better (a little) but the roots are crazy after about 4 or 5 days post application. I will try to put up a picture for you in about 12 hours.

Good luck.