Potting mixes & substrates
DH Container Coarse
Product code: DH-POT-005
Coarse, structurally stable container substrate with slow-release nutrition.
- Peat-reduced
- pH
- 5.0-6.0
- EC
- 0.3-0.6
- Fraction
- 0-40 mm
Available as: Loose bulk · Big bag
Substrate by crop
Substrate for nursery stock & container growing
Shrubs, trees and conifers in containers, sometimes for several seasons. A coarse, open and structurally stable substrate prevents slumping and waterlogging in wet periods.
What this crop needs
- Recommended structure
- Coarse
- pH range
- 5.0-6.2
- EC range (mS/cm)
- 0.3-0.7
Recommended products
Sorted by how well the pH range and structure match this crop.
-
Good fit
-
Reasonable fit
Potting mixes & substrates
DH Perennial Peat-Free
Product code: DH-POT-006
Peat-free mix with coir, bark and clay for perennials and the container field.
- Peat-free
- pH
- 5.5-6.5
- EC
- 0.5-0.8
- Fraction
- 0-20 mm
Available as: Loose bulk · Big bag
-
Reasonable fit
Raw materials
DH Coir Coarse (Fibre & Chips)
Product code: DH-GRS-003
Coarse coir fibre and chips for structure, air and drainage.
- Peat-free
- pH
- 5.5-6.5
- EC
- 0.0-0.5
- Fraction
- 5-20 mm
Available as: Bag · Big bag · Big bale
-
Reasonable fit
Raw materials
DH Bark 5-20 mm
Product code: DH-GRS-004
Softwood bark as an airy, structurally stable component.
- Peat-free
- pH
- 4.5-5.5
- EC
- 0.0-0.3
- Fraction
- 5-20 mm
Available as: Bag · Loose bulk · Big bag
-
Reasonable fit
Raw materials
DH Wood Fibre
Product code: DH-GRS-006
Light, airy wood fibre for peat-reduced and peat-free mixes.
- Peat-free
- pH
- 4.5-6.0
- EC
- 0.0-0.3
- Fraction
- fibre, unscreened
Available as: Loose bulk · Big bale
Additives and services for this crop
Additives & fertilisers
DH Controlled-Release Fertiliser 8-9 Months
Product code: DH-TOE-002
Slow-release fertiliser that releases nutrients gradually.
Available as: Bag
Bulk & bespoke
DH Bespoke Mix
Product code: DH-MAT-001
Your recipe, professionally blended: a substrate tailored to your crop.
- Bespoke, on request
Available as: Loose bulk · Big bag · Crate
Services
DH Substrate Analysis
Product code: DH-DNS-001
Know what is happening in your substrate: pH, EC, nutrients and structure measured.
Services
DH Growing Advice
Product code: DH-DNS-002
A specialist who reviews your substrate, irrigation and feeding with you.
Services
DH On-Site Delivery
Product code: DH-DNS-003
Bulk delivered where you need it: to your business, nursery or work site.
Bespoke mix for nursery stock & container growing
For this crop, we will gladly make up a bespoke mix.