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Terra InfoPaper
Not all potting soil is suitable for cultivating short cycle crops. The three most important factors that should be taken into consideration are structure, pre-fertilizing and pH.Good pre-fertilizing and pH are of vital importance for a successful harvest. Potting soil, rock wool and COCO are the three most important growing media for fast growing plants.Members Only
Aqua Infopaper
Hydroponic cultivation systems are tremendously popular, and are likely to become even more so. Hydroponic systems are suitable for both small and large-scale use. Direct control options mean higher yields where correct nutrients are used.Members Only
Coco InfoPaper
Coco peat is the leftover material after the fibres have been removed from the outermost shell (bolster) of the coconut. It took 10 centuries to make this waste the medium of the future. The first description of the coco process dates from the 11th century and was recorded by Arabian traders.Members Only
Substra Infopaper
The term growing on substrates is often used incorrectly. A substrate is synonymous with everything that a plant can grow in or even on. The substrate, or growing medium, therefore serves to keep the plant in place. Examples of substrates are potting compost, coco and rock wool.