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BrownTown3

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List the six components commonly used in growing media and provide the function of each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What are seven important functions of growing media?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Peat moss, wood by-products, bark, and vermiculiteprovide high moisture- and
nutrient-holding capacity.
Sand and perliteprovide aeration and drainage.

Answer to Question 2

 Good moisture- and nutrient-holding capacity
 Physical properties that permit rapid water infiltration, aeration, and drainage
 Decompose slowly
 Flow easily to facilitate pot filling
 Free of toxins
 Good cation exchange capacity and buffering capacity
 Provide good support for the plant


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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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