Containers and growing applications
Use for bedding plants, indoor planters, general containers. Fill without heavy compaction so the media retains its intended structure.
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Growers Professional
A dependable baseline medium for general greenhouse and professional container production.
Start with Growers Professional for broad greenhouse and container production, then evaluate crop, container, irrigation, fertility and duration. Specialist high-air, blocking or long-duration systems may need a different medium.
- Versatile professional growing mix for plants that prefer a moderately acidic root zone
- Intended for bedding plants, indoor planters, general containers
- Offered in bagged and bulk formats
Choose with confidence
Best For
- General greenhouse crops
- Professional container production
- Repeat nursery and grower programs needing a broad starting point
A different material may fit better
Not Recommended For
- Soil-block propagation
- Engineered rooftop specifications
- Systems that deliberately require specialist high-air behavior
Project planning
How Much Do I Need?
Enter the finished area and depth. The estimate uses the same cubic-yard formula as the site soil calculator.
The current cart accepts whole units, so add-to-cart recommendations round up. Contact Specialty Soils for help with unusual shapes or project specifications.
Application
How to Use
Before planting
Water evenly after filling and follow the plant or production program for irrigation and fertility.
Getting your material
Delivery & Pickup
Bulk material can be requested for dump-truck delivery. Specialty Soils reviews your address, quantity, truck access and dump location before confirming price and scheduling.
Bulk DeliveryDelivered by dump truck after access and pricing confirmation.
Bagged / PickupUseful for smaller projects; confirm current bag size, stock and price.
Professional OrdersBusinesses can request larger quantities, pallets or custom requirements through an RFQ.
Make the tradeoff clear
Compare Similar Products
| Product | Primary role | Available formats | Current listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growers ProfessionalCurrent product | Versatile professional growing mix for plants that prefer a moderately acidic root zone. | Bagged and Bulk | $10.00 / $120.00 |
| M&R | High-aeration professional growing medium for experienced growers using frequent, deliberate fertility inputs. | Bagged and Bulk | $10.00 / $160.00 |
| ProEarth #2 | Lightweight, fast-draining professional mix with high porosity. | Bagged and Bulk | $22.00 / $160.00 |
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Keep planning this project
Container Growing MediaRead practical guidance for this material or project.Check the product fitUse Find My Soil when the project or growing use changes the recommendation.Calculate quantityEstimate cubic yards, bags or truckloads.Plan pickup or deliveryReview access, service areas and delivery preparation.
Common questions
FAQs
What is Growers Professional best used for?
Growers Professional is currently listed for general greenhouse crops, professional container production, repeat nursery and grower programs needing a broad starting point.
How is Growers Professional sold?
Current listed options are Bagged: $10.00 (1 Cu Ft bag); Bulk: $120.00 (Bulk / per yard). Availability and final pricing are confirmed when applicable.
How much should I order?
Use the page calculator for a volume estimate. The recommended order rounds up to the whole-unit ordering rules used by the current cart.
Can this product be delivered?
You can submit a delivery request from this page. Specialty Soils confirms the address, truck access, final delivery price and scheduling before delivery.
How does this compare with M&R?
Growers Professional: Versatile professional growing mix for plants that prefer a moderately acidic root zone. M&R: High-aeration professional growing medium for experienced growers using frequent, deliberate fertility inputs.
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