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Author Question: When coir is partially or fully substituted for sphagnum peat moss in a root substrate what happens ... (Read 164 times)

vicky

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on: Jul 22, 2018
When coir is partially or fully substituted for sphagnum peat moss in a root substrate what happens to the limestone requirement of the mix?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Three important considerations entering into the selection of a fertilizer proportioner for a greenhouse range are:
 
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debra928

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Less limestone is required because the pH of coir is higher than peat
moss.

Answer to Question 2

Flow rate, size of concentrate tank, and proportion.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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