Custom mixes (this includes all soil-based mixes) require a minimum 5 working-day notice to process. Listed below are some of the common custom mixes used in the Plant Care Facility. These mixes are normally steamed and delivered by PCF staff in ½ or 1 cubic yard steam carts. Steam carts with leftover soil will be picked up by PCF staff after one to two weeks of no activity unless otherwise instructed.
We will also make up custom mixes to your specifications. See also our listing of soilless mixes.
| Custom Mixes by volume, amendments added per cubic yard |
Cost per Cubic Yard |
| General Purpose 1:1:1 – Soil : Peat : Perlite Amendments: 5 lbs dolomitic lime, 2 lbs 0-46-0, 3 lbs gypsum, 2 lbs epsom Recommendation: do not use for soybeans |
$113.29 |
| General Purpose Lite 1:2:2 – Soil : Peat : Perlite Amendments: 5 lbs dolomitic lime, 1½ lbs 0-46-0, 3 lbs gypsum, 2 lbs epsom4 Comment: improved soil porosity |
$129.67 |
| Root Wash Mix 1:1:1 – Soil : Calcined Clay : Torpedo Sand Comment: A good choice if you need to harvest roots. |
$121.40 |
| Soybean Mix 1:1:1 – Soil : Perlite : Torpedo Sand |
$82.23 |
| Weed Mix 1:1:1 – Soil : Peat : Torpedo Sand Amendments: 5 lbs dolomitic lime, 2 lbs 0-46-0, 3 lbs gypsum, 2 lbs epsom |
$71.89 |
| Weed Lite Mix 1:1 – Weed Mix : LC1 Amendments: 5 lbs dolomitic lime, 2 lbs 0-46-0, 3 lbs gypsum, 2 lbs epsom |
$125.87 |
| Vodkin Mix 2:1 – Soybean Mix : BM7 |
$109.06 |
| Studer Mix 1:1 – BM6 : General Purpose Mix |
$175.90 |
| Sandy Loam Mix 2:1 – Sand : Soil Comment: A well-drained mineral soil blend |
$40.83 |
Please note: You will receive a separate bill each quarter for the soil or soilless mixes you use. A service fee will be charged for steaming field soil or other special soil mixes other than those provided by the PCF.
(Updated August 2022)