Products
Ecosoil™:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
EcoSoil is chemically uniform, relatively inexpensive and easily mixed. The soil has negligible shrinkage, with no soil compaction, provides adequate aeration and water drainage. It is designed to enhance capillary distribution of moisture throughout the root zone producing the most optimum plant growth environment.
The components are made of fine sand (exterior) or perlite (interior) (10%), for porosity, long fiber sphagnum peat moss (20%), ground fir bark (40%), and composted redwood mulch (30%).
SPECIFICATION
- Density wt./cu. ft. - dry basis 22.2 lbs
- Total porosity - dry basis 81.2%
- Air space at field capacity by volume (6" container) 20.2%
- Available water at field capacity (6" container) 35.0%
- PH 6.0 to 6.5
Jardinier EcoSoil™ is a premium quality, special formulation of volcanic perlite, long fiber sphagnum peat moss, ground fir bark and composted redwood mulch designed to maximize the capillary action that your Jardinier Alternative Irrigation Systems use to draw water from its reservoir to your plant?s roots. Jardinier EcoSoil™ provides the optimum balance of growth material, air and water for lush healthy plants and is recommended for use in all Jardinier Irrigation Products.
SPECIAL CAPILLARY PLANTER SOIL MIX
Jardinier Special Capillary Soil Mix is formulated for use in all our sub-surface watering systems, pots and containers. It is designed to provide an excellent and dependable media for growing a wide variety of plants. Through capillary action, this planter soil will provide a steady supply of moisture air and nutrients for the plant's root system.
BENEFITS
- A complete growing media for use in our modern sub-irrigation systems
- Ready-to-use as is. Fertilizer may be added if desired at initial planting time
- Capillary water movement from reservoir reduces maintenance time
- Aids in water conservation
- Sand provides greater stability for outdoor container planting
- Reduces costly plant replacements