Substrate by crop

Substrate for tub & patio plants

Larger plants that stay in the same pot for years. Calls for a structurally stable, somewhat heavier substrate that does not slump and takes up water well again after a dry spell.

What this crop needs

Recommended structure
Coarse
pH range
5.5-6.5
EC range (mS/cm)
0.5-1.0
pH scale 4-8. This product's range: pH 5.5-6.5 4 5 6 7 8

Recommended products

Sorted by how well the pH range and structure match this crop.

  • Good 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

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  • Reasonable fit

    Potting mixes & substrates

    DH Pot Plant Pro 70/30

    Product code: DH-POT-001

    Peat-based potting mix with 30% fine coir for a stable air-water balance.

    • Peat-based
    pH
    5.5-6.2
    EC
    0.6-0.9
    Fraction
    0-15 mm

    Available as: Bag · Loose bulk · Big bag

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  • Reasonable fit

    Potting mixes & substrates

    DH Coir Pro Peat-Free

    Product code: DH-POT-003

    Fully peat-free substrate based on fine and coarse coir.

    • Peat-free
    pH
    5.6-6.4
    EC
    0.5-0.9
    Fraction
    0-20 mm

    Available as: Bag · Loose bulk · Big bag

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  • Reasonable fit

    Bagged retail range

    DH Multi-Purpose Garden & Potting Mix

    Product code: DH-TUI-001

    Peat-reduced multi-purpose potting mix in retail packs, also available as private label.

    • Peat-reduced
    pH
    5.5-6.5
    EC
    0.6-1.0
    Fraction
    0-15 mm

    Available as: Bag

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  • Reasonable fit

    Bagged retail range

    DH Vegetable Garden Mix Peat-Free

    Product code: DH-TUI-002

    Peat-free, organically fertilised mix for vegetables and herbs, in retail packs.

    • Peat-free
    pH
    6.0-6.8
    EC
    0.6-1.1
    Fraction
    0-15 mm

    Available as: Bag

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  • Reasonable fit

    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

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Additives and services for this crop

Bespoke mix for tub & patio plants

For this crop, we will gladly make up a bespoke mix.

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