Subjects		THE GROWING MEDIUM
CULTURE FACTSHEET IRRIGATION TYPES OF POT GROWTH REGULATORS WATER NUTRIENT SOLUTION FEEDING THE GROWING MEDIUM LIGHT AND TEMPERATURE PRODUCTION OF MINI-CYCLAMEN CUT CYCLAMEN FLOWERS		The growing medium : introduction The growing medium : physical properties The interaction of watering and the medium’s physical properties The growing medium : chemical properties The growing medium: biological properties Description of various materials used for the make-up of a growing medium Fertiliser incorporated in the medium (initial fertiliser) The growing medium : bibliography

CAUTION
"This advice sheet is based on the methods used at the SCEA at Montourey (Fréjus, France).These procedures may need some modification to adapt them to other climatic situations. Before starting to grow cyclamen there needs to be a review of precautions against pests and diseases.We must point out that our advice and suggestions are offered for information purposes and therefore cannot include any guarantee of specific results; it is a good idea to carry out trials beforehand."