Fafard introduces new germinating mix in bales
7/12/2010
Growing-media producer Conrad Fafard Inc. has released a new germinating mix conveniently packaged in compressed bales. Fafard Young Plant Mix features superfine, stick-free, horticultural-grade peat, formulated for plug production and liner production including Ellepots®. Available from Canada in a 110-cubic-foot Hi-Rise™ compressed bale as well as smaller sizes, Fafard Young Plant Mix contains peat, perlite and vermiculite. The mix is designed for direct seeding or rooting cuttings into 1.25-inch trays or smaller and Ellepot systems of 30 millimeters or smaller. "When trialed in commercial greenhouses, we found the mix produced well-toned, compact and easy-to-pull plugs," said Jamie Gibson, Ph.D., director, Research and Development, Fafard. In addition to the 110-cubic-foot Hi-Rise bale, Fafard Young Plant Mix is available from Canada in 64-cubic-foot, 55-cubic-foot Quantum XL and 3.8-cubic-foot compressed bales. Fafard Young Plant Mix can be customized with a variety of additives. "Packaging our new germinating mix in a compressed bale provides the grower with a consistent, high-quality formula, while saving time and labor," said Bruce Adams, manager, professional market, Fafard. Conrad Fafard, Inc., headquartered in Agawam, Mass., is the third-largest manufacturer of packaged growing media for professional ornamental growers and retail outlets in North America. Acquired by Syngenta in 2006, the company owns and operates eight production facilities in the United States and Canada as well as peat bogs in Minnesota and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Manitoba. Fafard's brand position - "The Science Behind the Art™" - denotes its commitment to innovation, leadership and research. For more information, go to www.fafard.com or call 1-800-732-8667. Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 25,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com. ### Contact: Ann Bryan 336.681.0770 / ann.bryan@fafard.com Conrad Fafard, Inc. Kris Kriofske 336.416-6601 / kris@woodbine.com Woodbine Fafard®, The Science Behind the Art™, Hi-Rise™ and the Fafard logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Ellepot® is a registered trademark of Ellegaard A/S. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This document contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by terminology such as 'expect', 'would', 'will', 'potential', 'plans', 'prospects', 'estimated', 'aiming', 'on track' and similar expressions. Such statements may be subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from these statements. We refer you to Syngenta's publicly available filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks and uncertainties. Syngenta assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changed assumptions or other factors. This document does not constitute, or form part of, any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation of any offer, to purchase or subscribe for any ordinary shares in Syngenta AG, or Syngenta ADSs, nor shall it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract therefore.