There are basically two methods of cultivating with substrate; run-to-waste and recirculation. In a run-to-waste cultivation system the feed water passes the roots just once and is then disposed. This is in contrast to re-circulating systems, where the drainage water is reused.
SUBSTRA InfoPaper
Want to know more about CANNA SUBSTRA? In this Infopaper we explain everything you want to know about growing plants in inert run-to-waste systems.
Rock wool and other inert substrates
The CANNA SUBSTRA nutrient line is specially formulated to provide the best results possible when used in combination with inert substrate. Rock wool, of all the inert substrate available, is the most common one. There are many other inert substrate available to work with besides rock wool. In this section we will discuss some of them.
Using run-to-waste systems with inert substrates
The fertilizers in the CANNA SUBSTRA range are available in two versions, for hard water and for soft water.
CANNA SUBSTRA fertilizers
Since their launch, CANNA Substra Vega and CANNA Substra Flores are used worldwide by satisfied growers throughout. The composition of the products in the CANNA SUBSTRA product range is adapted to the needs of fast growing plants.