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The Harvest Company Perlite & Vermiculite Premium Growing Mix – 1 Cu. Ft. Each

Premium Growing Media Blend for Healthy Root Development

The Harvest Company Perlite and Vermiculite Premium Growing Mix combines two essential horticultural soil amendments to create a balanced and versatile growing medium. This professional-grade blend improves drainage, aeration, moisture retention, and nutrient availability, helping support healthier root systems and stronger plant growth.

The combination of horticultural perlite and vermiculite creates an ideal growing environment for container gardens, raised beds, hydroponics, indoor plants, and custom potting mixes.

Specifications

Features

• Includes 1 cubic foot of perlite and 1 cubic foot of vermiculite
• Creates a premium 58-quart growing media blend
• Improves soil aeration and drainage
• Enhances moisture retention and nutrient exchange
• Supports healthy root development and stronger plant growth
• Suitable for hydroponics, container gardens, and raised beds
• Helps create customized soil and soilless growing mixes
• Biodegradable and environmentally friendly packaging

Benefits of Perlite

Horticultural perlite is a lightweight expanded volcanic mineral that improves soil structure and airflow.

• Increases drainage and aeration in soil and growing media
• Helps maintain an ideal air-to-water ratio for roots
• Improves texture and structure in potting mixes
• Suitable for hydroponics and soil conditioning applications

Perlite is commonly used in:

• Hydroponics and aeroponics
• Raised bed gardening
• Container gardening
• Rooftop and square foot gardening
• Orchid and specialty plant mixes

Benefits of Vermiculite

Vermiculite #3 helps improve water retention and nutrient availability within growing media.

• Retains moisture and nutrients in potting mixes
• Provides excellent cation exchange capacity (CEC)
• Naturally holds potassium, magnesium, calcium, and ammonium
• Supports healthy microbial activity in soil
• Improves pH stability and wettability in soilless mixes

Vermiculite is commonly used in:

• Container gardens and raised beds
• Greenhouse growing mixes
• Hydroponic drip systems
• Seed starting and propagation

Recommended Soilless Growing Mix

For a balanced professional growing medium, combine:

• 30% vermiculite
• 30% perlite
• 40% coconut coir

This blend creates a lightweight and high-performance growing medium with excellent drainage, aeration, and moisture retention.

Reliable and Environmentally Friendly Growing Solution

The Harvest Company Perlite and Vermiculite Premium Growing Mix provides a dependable solution for growers looking to improve soil structure and plant performance. Its balanced composition and versatile applications make it ideal for both beginner and professional gardening environments.