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Bonsai Today Soil
These mixes are specially formulated to be sold under the Bonsai Today label. They are all double-screened at a minimum and comprised of what we believe are the finest ingredients you can find.
 

PROFESSIONAL MIX

This all purpose soil comes in three different grains:

Fine: 1/8” with equal parts Coarse Sand, Turface and Pine Bark.

Medium: 3/16” with equal parts Turface, Pine Bark and Haydite.

Coarse: 5/16” with equal parts Turface and Pine Bark and double the amount of Haydite.

1 Gallon SBPRO1 $12.00


5 Gallon SBPRO5 $45.00


 

MASTER MIX - WITH AKADAMA

This is a superior soil mix for your bonsai. Japanese masters use akadama for their highest quality bonsai – both to promote root growth and provide a medium for optimal water and nutrient retention. Comes in two grains:

Fine: 1/8” with equal parts Coarse Sand, Akadama and Pine Bark

Medium: 3/16” with equal parts Akadama, Pine Bark and Haydite.

1 Gallon SBMASTER1 $22.00


5 Gallon SBMASTER5 $75.00


LAVA MIX

Lava rock is a great soil ingredient for promoting optimal water and nutrient retention and root growth.

Lava Mix comes in medium grain 3/16” and is comprised of equal parts Turface, Pine Bark and Lava Rock.

 

1 Gallon SBLAVA1 $16.00
 
5 Gallon SBLAVA5 $48.00
 
 
Japanese Bonsai Soil


 
Kanuma Soil
From the Kanuma region of Japan. The Japanese love Kanuma for their Azaleas.(It is also good for other acid-loving plants.) You can use it straight, or as an amendment. Low fired soft granules

S-K3
3.2 Quart Bag with mixed size granules
1/10"-1/2"
$9.95
now on sale $6.95

S-K18-M
4.75 gal bag medium granules
1/8'-3/8"
$38.00


 
 
 

Hollow Creek Bonsai Soil

This is it. The very best bonsai soil we've seen. Even the gnarled old pros are switching from their tried and true. This superior bonsai soil comes in four grades to serve all of your needs. All four grades contain 70% Aggregate (Haydite, Fired Clays and Sized Bedrock), 30% Organic Pine Bark Mulch and Micromax Micronutrients.

 

Master's Shohin Soil

Quadruple screened (approx 1/16" - 1/8" size). Fine grain. Best for smaller bonsai and older, slow growing bonsai.

 

 

 
S-4-1
1 quart
$9.95
 
S-4-5
5 gal bag
$75.00
S-4-G
1 gallon
$26.95
 

All Purpose Soil

Double screened with some fines (approx 1/16" - 1/4" granule size). Good all around mix. Some growers prefer this one for tropicals.

 

 
S-1-G
1 Gallon
$18.95
 
S-1-5
5 gal bag
$55.00
 

Professional Grade Main Soil

Triple screened (approx 1/16"- 3/16" granule size). Similar to the All Purpose, only cleaner and with slightly smaller granules. Good for all bonsai.

 

 
S-2-G
1 Gallon
$22.95
 
S-2-5
5 gal bag
$65.00
 
Professional Grade Coarse Soil

Triple screened (approx 1/8"- 1/4" granule size). Clean and coarse. Recommended for larger bonsai.
 
S-3-G
1 Gallon
$22.95
 
S-3-5
5 gal bag
$65.00
 
 
Professional Grade Tropical Soil

50% bark mulch for a richer, slower draining mix. Good for tropicals and sub-tropicals both indoor and out.
 
S-5-G
1 Gallon
$22.95
 
S-5-5
5 gal bag
$65.00
 
 
Professional Grade Pure Aggregate Soil
100% Pure aggregate soil. Many Japanese and other growers prefer mulch free soils for superior aeration/water retention properties and fibrous root development. This combination makes for optimal nutrient absorption and growth, providing you make sure to add organic fertilizer.
 
S-6-G
1 Gallon
$22.95
 
S-6-5
5 gal bag
$65.00
 


MICRO PLUS with Mycorrhizal Fungi

 

Mycorrhizal Fungi
Dont even think about transplanting without Micro Plus.
Micro Plus contains mycorrhizal fungi, which grow on (sometimes inside) roots and help make the following possible: water and nutrient absorption, loosening of compact soils, increased winter hardiness, antibody production, decreased transplant shock, flower production and more.

 

 

 
MP-1
1 liter bag
$12.95
good for about 12 bonsai
 
 
MP-2
2.5 liter bag
$19.95
good for about 30 bonsai
 
MP-G
1 Gallon bag
$27.95
good for about 45 bonsai
 
MP-5
5 Gallon bag
$85.00
Got a little carried away?
 

800.776.1167
802.751.8455
P.O. Box 70
Passumpsic, VT
05861

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