Table 2. Growing Medium For Garden Mums
Component Amount (per cubic yard)
Course peat moss 25%
Aged pine bark (1/16-1/2" particle size 25%
Perlite (course horticultural grade) 25%
Course river sand (washed) 25%
Dolomitic limestone 5 to 10 pounds*
Superphosphate 4.5 pounds
Micronutrients (Micromax or Esmigram) Manufacturer's recommendation
Calcium nitrate + 1 pound
Potassium nitrate 1 pound
*Amount based on soil test.

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