AS 3743-2003
AS 3743-2003
Potting mixes
Standards Australia
Abstract
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.
Scope
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.
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| 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If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn. |
| Committee | CS-037 |
| Supersedes |
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