Knowing which soilless substrate (growing media) to choose can be a difficult task for growers, especially with the number of new products being offered on the market today. Sometimes equally as daunting is how to choose the best substrate supplier among the many that are seeking your business. This presentation will cover checklists that growers can use to help them select the best substrate product for their operation as well as some suggestions on how to choose suppliers.

•                 Brian Jackson - North Carolina State University