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AS 3743-2003

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Potting mixes

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Published date

05-09-2003

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Specifies physical, chemical, biological and labelling requirements for potting mixes packaged for retail sale including information to be supplied to the consumer and health warnings. Includes requirements for regular and premium grade mixes as well as special purpose mixes.

Committee
CS-037
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 5480 5
Pages
35
ProductNote
Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard specifies physical, chemical, biological and labelling requirements for potting mixes packaged for retail sale. Potting mixes of both regular and premium quality are covered. Requirements are also included for mixes labelled as suitable for African violets, bulbs, hanging baskets, seedlings, orchids, acid-loving plants and plants that are sensitive to phosphorus. Test methods for the analysis of potting mixes are set out in Appendices A to H. NOTE: Appendix I gives guidance on the determination of compliance with this Standard.

Originated as AS 3743-1989.
Previous edition AS 3743-1996.
Fourth edition 2003.

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