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Old March 31, 2012   #1
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Atami B'Cuzz Hydromix HP :

Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss (70% by volume)
Perlite – Premium Horticultural Coarse Grade (30% by volume)
Starter Nutrition – Macronutrients & Micronutrients
pH Adjuster – Gypsum & Dolomitic Limestone
Wetting Agent

http://www.atami.ca/america/hydromixx/index.html

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Yes, this looks like a perfect mix for SWC applications. It appears similar in composition to Pro-Mix HP. You may want to reduce the added Perlite if you are doing the 3:2:1 Combo Mix, to a 3:2:0.5 ratio as there is already a good amount of Perlite in this packaged Mix.

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Great, Also should i still use the 3:2:1 Combo Mix (to a 3:2:0.5 ratio) for other vegetables then tomatoes?

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Great, Also should i still use the 3:2:1 Combo Mix (to a 3:2:0.5 ratio) for other vegetables then tomatoes?

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Depends on what you are trying to grow. For Peppers, yes this 3:2:0.5 ratio will work fine. For cukes, celery, eggplant, corn etc. you will want a slightly wetter, more dense Mix so I would eliminate any added Perlite and just go with a 3:2:0 combo.

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