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suitability of product for intended method of application and use. Target’s SOLE WARRANTY is that the product has been manufactured to specifications. No oral 
or written information or advice shall increase this warranty or create new warranties. Target’s SOLE LIABILITY is to replace product proved defective. In no event 
shall Target be liable for any consequential, indirect or other damages whether arising from negligence or otherwise. 
 

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FORESTRY NURSERY 
GRITS 

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PRODUCT

 

TARGET

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 Forestry Nursery Grits are a well-graded, light tan, 

processed sands produced from Alberta sources. The product is 
available in three size ranges to suit various planting conditions.  
Each grade contains mainly natural, rounded particles.  Foreign 
material and dust are removed in a high temperature drying 
process and by screening. The available sizes are: 

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TARGET Regular Forestry Nursery Grit 2.4 to 1.2 mm  (No.8 to No.16) 

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TARGET Medium Forestry Nursery Grit 4.8 to 1.2 mm  (No.4 to No.16) 

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TARGET Coarse Forestry Nursery Grit 4.8 to 2.4 mm  (No.4 to No. 8) 

 

USES & ADVANTAGES

 

TARGET Forestry Nursery Grit products are suitable for seed and 
planting operations requiring clean, free-draining sand. Current 
cultural practices show that most tree species benefit from a grit 
cover after sowing. The required thickness of this cover varies, but 
in general the cover depth should not exceed 6 mm (1/4”) for 
small-seeded species and 9 mm (3/8”) for large-seeded species. 

The main function of the grit is to keep the seed anchored during 
germination. The cover also protects the seed from direct sunlight 
and aids the moisture retention necessary for germination. Water 
and air are readily able to penetrate the sand, but moss and algae 
growth and the resultant adverse effects on germination and 
seedling growth are inhibited by the relatively inert sand particles. 
Crusting, which hinders water penetration, does not occur to any 
significant extent with TARGET Forestry Nursery Grits. Because 
they are dry, dense, and evenly graded, TARGET Forestry Nursery 
Grit products are easily applied and anchor the seed well. Perlite 
and vermiculite have proven to be poor seed covering materials 
because of their light density, which allows them to be blown off. 

Because TARGET Forestry Nursery Grits are chemically neutral 
they do not interfere with seedling nutrition programs. 

 

 

Regular Grit 

 

 

 

Medium Grit 

 

 

 

Coarse Grit