Understanding Growing Media Components

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Understanding Growing Media Components Lesson 4 - 2

Next Generation Science/Common Core Standards Addressed! WHST.9‐12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. (HS‐LS1‐3) HSSIC. B.6 Evaluate reports based on data. (HS‐LS2‐6)

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Standards Addressed PS.03.02.02.b. Prepare soil and growing media for planting with the addition of amendments.

Bell Work! Describe the components of soil. 2. List the components of a soilless mix. 3. Compare and contrast the use of soil versus a soilless mix.

Terms Clay Inorganic Loam Mineral matter Organic matter Pasteurization Peat Moss Perlite Sand Silt Soil Soil Amendment Soilless Mix Sterilization Vermiculite

Don’t Judge a Soil by It’s Label! Never look gift soil in the label! What is in a soil? Don’t count your plants before they germinate! Use this slide to start discussion on what soil has in it and how that affects production.

What is Soil? Soil – outer layer of the earth that supports life. Recipe for Soil 1cu. Air 1cu. Water 1 4/5 cu. Mineral matter 1 tbl. organic matter Mix thoroughly and let stand.

Soil is: 25% air 25% water 45% mineral matter 5% organic matter Air and water will jockey back and forth, but only account for half the volume. Most soils in Illinois are around 5% o.m. The balance is minerals.

Soil Composition

Mineral Matter Non-living substances generally thought of as weathered rock. Soil particles have 3 general sizes Sand – largest and increases drainage (feels gritty) Silt – medium size and gives a talc feel Clay – smallest and higher water holding capacity, feels slick.

Soil Particle Comparison

Organic Matter Organic matter is living or dead plants and animals. Organic matter is necessary for plant growth because of its high nutrient content. Higher O.M. generally increases productivity. Soil is not used very often in the production of floriculture crops. Soil is very heavy, not always readily available, and can be full of undesirable weed seeds and insects. As a replacement to soil, greenhouse growers are turning to soilless mixes.

What’s in a soilless mix? A soilless mix is a combination of organic and inorganic substances that provide sufficient support for plant growth. A soilless mix does not contain topsoil.

Common components in a soilless mix are: Peat moss is plant material that originates in bogs. Peat moss has great moisture and nutrient holding capacity. Perlite is white in color and comes from heat-treated lava rock. Perlite is used in the soil mix to aerate the soil.

Components Continued: Vermiculite comes from the mineral mica and is shiny brown in color. It has high moisture holding capacity and is very lightweight. Choir is fibers from coconut hulls which is hollow and aids in water and air holding while remaining lightweight.

Components Continued: Sand large soil particles used to reduce overall water holding capacity Amendments are added to change the air / water relationship of a mix while reducing the cost Wetting Agents are soaps used to aid water uptake of the dry mix. Also aids in rewetting.

The advantages of a soilless mix are: 1. The mix is uniform. It does not vary in components, texture, or nutrients. 2. The mix is sterile. Sterilization is a process that eliminates all disease organisms, in-sects, or weed seeds. Soil mixes often contain these items and a grower who chooses to use a soil mix must pasteurize his or her soil before using it. Pasteurization is the process of heating soil to kill harmful diseases, weed seeds, and insects. Pasteurization can occur through several methods but is a combination of heat and time.

The advantages of a soilless mix are: 3. Soilless mixes can be manipulated to improve the drainage and moisture holding capacity of the mix. 4. A grower can personally mix the combination of components exactly to what he or she needs for their particular crop. 5. Soilless mixes are easier to ship and move because they are lightweight. Shipping weight of finished product is greatly reduced = saves money = makes money.

The disadvantages of a soilless mix are: 1. Fertilizers often need to be added more frequently to the mix because the mixes are lacking in minor plant food elements. Soil contains and holds many of these minor nutrients. 2. When plants are grown outdoors, the wind can blow dry pots over because the mix is very light.

The disadvantages of a soilless mix are: 3. It is sometimes difficult to transplant a plant from a soil mix to a soilless one. The roots often will not grow into the new media and the plant will die because it can not absorb any moisture. 4. There is a cost to the media

REVIEW

What are the ingredients of soil? Air Water O.M. Mineral Matter

What are the sizes of soil particles? Sand Silt Clay

What are the materials used for soilless mixes? Peat Perlite Vermiculite Choir Amendments – bark, rice hulls, … Sand Wetting Agents

What are the advantages of mixes? Uniform Sterile Light Amendable

What are the disadvantages of mixes? Light Need nutrients Cost Transplant issues

The End