South Coast Research and Extension center (UC DAVIS)
AgroSystems tubes are available in 100 ft sections and feature the following:
-Pre cut 3 inch planting holes using triangular pattern for maximum planting -perforated micro aeration holes for evaporation and gas exchange -channel seals for capillarity -uv inhibitors which allow tubes to last up to 4 years -5 mil extra heavy duty Polyethylene construction -Tear and puncture resistance -flexibility and elasticity to adapt to any surface -solid underside which blocks out soilborne diseases and pests
Coco peat retains water better than any other growing media. It hydrates easily and does not shrink or become hydrophobic when dry. Some other qualities include:
-Existence of natural rooting hormones -Excellent porosity for root aeration and fine root development -Faster germination, establishment and growth -Anti Fungal properties -Ability to store and hold nutrients
AgroSystems uses the world's highest quality coco
Dry compressed plank vs. Hydrated expanded plank
AgroSystems' grow media is:
-Washed to eliminate salts -Buffered with Calcium Nitrate -Produced in sterile certified facilities -Certified organic (prior to buffering) -Dry compressed to 96cm x 19.5cm x 1.5cm for cost effective transport -Uses 1.25 kg of mass in each plank -Expands to 100 cm (40”) in length x 20 cm (approximately 8 “) in width and 2” (3.5 times expansion) -Uses a compression technique which minimizes lateral expansion
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Compression ratio
1 : 5
Moisture content
Less than 15 %.
PH
5.6 – 6.8 (demi analysis)
EC
< 0.5 mS CPQ (BaCl analysis); < 0.5 mS Standard (H2O analysis)
The ideal planting bed
Coco-peat planks in dry compressed form
Expanded tubes
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