Hydroponic Mediums

By Asst Editor Damian M, on October 13th, 2011

 

Expanded Clay

One of the most obvious decisions hydroponic farmers have to make is which medium they should use. Different media are appropriate for different growing techniques.

Expanded clay (Ex-clay)

Baked clay pellets, also known under the trademarks ‘Hydroton’ or ‘Hydrokorrels’ or ‘LECA’ (“lightweight expanded clay aggregate”), are suitable for hydroponic systems . . . → Read More: Hydroponic Mediums

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Coir - How products are made

By Asst Editor Di P, on March 21st, 2011

Background

What is commonly called a coconut, as found in grocery stores, is actually only the single seed of a fruit of the coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera). Before being shipped to market, the seed is stripped of an external leathery skin and a 2-3″ (5-8 cm) thick intermediate layer of fibrous pulp.

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Facts about Coir

By Asst Editor Di P, on March 21st, 2011

Coir pots

What is Coir

Coir is a natural fibre extracted from the husk of coconut and used in products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes, mattresses etc.

Technically coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. Other uses of brown coir . . . → Read More: Facts about Coir

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Coir

By Asst Editor Di P, on March 21st, 2011

WHAT IS COIR

Coir is the fiber found between the husk and outer shell of a coconut. The tough fibers make excellent mats, brushes, sacking and twine. It is semi waterproof and it naturally resists damage from salt water. Once considered a waste by-product, coir is also used for mulch and soil treatments.

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