Growing Medium Preparation Facilities Equipment is available for shredding, mixing, and steam pasteurizing growing media. Materials kept on hand for preparing mixes include topsoil, sand, sphagnum moss, peat, perlite and vermiculite. Dust masks and goggles are recommended when handling these materials and may be obtained from the greenhouse manager. Individuals using this facility must clean the area when they are finished. Soil mixes and mixing times must be coordinated with the greenhouse manager.
Soil mix request forms are available from the greenhouse manager or receptionist desk.
Organized storage space is available for valuable seed. Seed should be labeled with individual's name and date when placed in storage. Check with greenhouse manager for storage space. Cold Storage Room Cold storage for materials other than seed is available in this room. Any materials stored should be labeled with individual's name and date when placed in storage.