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The following mix utilizes peat moss instead of compost. | The following mix utilizes peat moss instead of compost. | ||
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Sand (86%) | <li>Fine Aggregate Concrete Sand (ASTM C33) (86%)</li> | ||
Peat moss (12%) | <li>Peat moss (12%)</li> | ||
Imbrium Sorptive®MEDIA (2%) | <li>Imbrium Sorptive®MEDIA (2%)</li> | ||
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substituting peat moss for compost, since peat moss has lower phosphorus content than compost and does not leach phosphorus; and | substituting peat moss for compost, since peat moss has lower phosphorus content than compost and does not leach phosphorus; and | ||
including Sorptive®MEDIA to sorb phosphorus and minimize phosphorus in effluent | including Sorptive®MEDIA to sorb phosphorus and minimize phosphorus in effluent | ||
Revision as of 01:55, 30 June 2017
The following mix utilizes peat moss instead of compost.
- Fine Aggregate Concrete Sand (ASTM C33) (86%)
- Peat moss (12%)
- Imbrium Sorptive®MEDIA (2%)
substituting peat moss for compost, since peat moss has lower phosphorus content than compost and does not leach phosphorus; and including Sorptive®MEDIA to sorb phosphorus and minimize phosphorus in effluent