DH Bark 5-20 mm

Softwood bark as an airy, structurally stable component.

Product name: DH Bark 5-20 mm
Product code: DH-GRS-004
Category: Raw materials
Peat status: Peat-free

Description

Bark brings air and structure to a substrate and has a slightly acidic reaction. It is a staple in container growing and in mixes for acid-loving crops such as rhododendron, heather and blueberry.

This bark has a fraction of 5 to 20 mm: coarse enough for air and drainage, fine enough to mix in evenly. Also suitable as a mulch in planting beds.

Fraction 5-20 mm
pH 4.5-5.5, unfertilised
40-litre bag, loose bulk or big bag

Composition (% by volume)

Bark 100%

Specifications

Chemical properties

pH: 4.5-5.5
EC (mS/cm, 1:1.5): 0.0-0.3
Fertiliser: none

Physical properties

Structure: Coarse
Fraction: 5-20 mm
Air-filled porosity (vol.%): 38%
Water content (vol.%): 30%
Dry matter (%): 50%
Organic matter (% of dry matter): 92%
Peat status: Peat-free
RHP status: To be confirmed on request

Suitable for

Nursery stock & container growingReasonable fit
Acid-loving cropsReasonable fit
Tub & patio plantsLess suitable
Landscaping & maintenanceLess suitable

Packaging options

Packaging	Product code	Volume	Indicative lead time
Bag 40 L	DH-GRS-004-Z40	40 L	approx. 2 working days
Loose bulk, per m³	DH-GRS-004-LOS	1 m³	approx. 4 working days
Big bag approx. 2 m³	DH-GRS-004-BB2	2 m³	approx. 4 working days

Storage and handling

Store bags dry, sealed and out of direct sun. Cover loose bulk against rain and drying out. Use fertilised substrates preferably within a few months and check pH and EC before use if in doubt.

Indicative values. Batches may vary within normal production tolerances. A certificate of analysis for a specific batch is available on request.

Version 2 Nov 2026. Indicative values; batches may vary within normal production tolerances. No rights can be derived from this datasheet. Price and lead time on request.

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