Sun Gro Fafard 52 / Metro-Mix 852 Mix with RESILIENCE | 2.8cu ft - Loose Fill (42/PL)

Heavyweight High-Bark Mix for Outdoor Containers, 2.8cu ft

Large outdoor containers and sizable interior pots put more weight and root pressure on a mix than smaller trays do, and a lighter formula can compact or lose structure under that load over a season. Fafard 52 / Metro-Mix 852 is built at the heavy end of Sun Gro's bark-based lineup specifically for that use, with a high-bark content designed to hold structure in large containers.

Fafard 52 and Metro-Mix #852 now share a dual label, and this mix is also well-suited to the production of perennials, roses, and nursery containers, with this 2.8cu ft loose fill bag, including perlite, dolomitic limestone, and RESiLIENCE, shipping 42 per pallet.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-Bark Heavyweight Formula — built for outdoor containers and large interior pots.
• Suited to Perennials, Roses & Nursery Containers — holds structure in demanding production settings.
• Peat-and-Bark Structure — reinforced with perlite and dolomitic limestone for a heavier build.
• Includes RESiLIENCE — a silicon-enriched additive found throughout Sun Gro's professional mix range.

Who Should Use Fafard 52 / Metro-Mix 852

Growers producing perennials, roses, or nursery containers, or filling large outdoor and interior pots, who want a heavyweight, high-bark mix will find Fafard 52 / Metro-Mix 852 suited to that use.

About Sun Gro Horticulture

Sun Gro Horticulture positions Fafard 52 / Metro-Mix 852 at the heavy end of its bark-based professional lineup, built for growers filling large outdoor containers rather than the smaller cell trays its lighter mixes target.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this mix made of?

A blend of Canadian sphagnum peat moss and bark, reinforced with perlite, dolomitic limestone, and RESiLIENCE. The higher bark share compared to Sun Gro's middle-weight Fafard 3B / Metro-Mix 830 is what gives it more structure under a heavier container load.

What is this mix formulated for?

Outdoor containers and large interior pots, where a heavier, high-bark structure holds up better than a lighter mix. It's also excellent for perennials, roses, and nursery container production.

Why do Fafard 52 and Metro-Mix 852 share a label?

Sun Gro consolidated the two legacy product lines under one dual label instead of keeping them as separate formulas. Either name on an order ships the same underlying mix.

How is this bag packaged?

As a 2.8cu ft loose fill bag that ships 42 per pallet. That's a lower pallet count than Sun Gro's lighter-weight loose fill formulas, a result of this mix's heavier bark content.