Optimize ribbon blending of HydraFiber EZ Blend with peat and other components using clear guidelines on ratios, mixing times, moisture and nutrient management. A sample formulation for a 3 cubic yard ribbon blender shows how to create a 60% peat: 40% EZ Blend mix, add amendments, and hydrate to approximately 60% moisture. The piece stresses managing surface drying and lighter pot weight when scheduling irrigation, recommends supplemental surfactant and nitrogen, and details how to adjust dolomitic lime when replacing peat with HydraFiber or coir, along with pH testing intervals and support from Profile Technical Account Managers.
Key Points
- Example ribbon blender scenario for a 60% peat: 40% HydraFiber EZ Blend mix, using three EZ Blend bales and six 3.8-cu. ft. peat bales (about 2.8 cu. yds. of total mix).
- Recommendations to add amendments, then water to approximately 60% moisture, avoid overwatering based on surface drying or pot weight, and consider added surfactant.
- Guidance for peat blends to reduce lime by approximately 10% for every 10% peat removed and replaced with HydraFiber, with different considerations for coir and perlite replacement.
- Recommendation to include supplemental N using Blue Chip (Nitroform 39-0-0), with example rates at 100% EZ Blend and at 70% peat: 30% EZ Blend, plus pH testing at multiple time points.
