Growing Medium - An Attractive Option

    Hydroponic farming is becoming increasingly popular year after year. It is a technique that involves growing plants in a nutrient-rich solution instead of soil. One of the biggest advantages of this technique is that it allows for better control over plant growth, which results in healthier plants and higher yields. However, to ensure that plants in a hydroponic system thrive, they need to receive water and nutrients on a regular basis. One way to accomplish this is to use plant growing cubes.

    Tenlead growing medium is small, cube-shaped blocks made of phenolic foam. They are an excellent choice for hydroponic farming because they hold water and nutrients, which makes them a great medium for plant roots to grow. Because of their exceptional water retention properties, growing cubes provide a host of benefits that make it easier for growers, especially novice growers, to irrigate their crops.

Reduced Water Usage

Growing cubes are designed to retain water efficiently, which helps to reduce water waste. The materials used to make the cubes typically absorb only as much water as the plant requires, which means that there is minimal water runoff or evaporation. Moreover, the water retention properties of the cubes help to prevent water stress, which can harm plant growth.

Improved Nutrient Availability

Growing cubes act as a sponge, soaking up and holding onto nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. This results in improved nutrient availability for the plant, as the nutrients are readily available right at the plant's root system level. Additionally, the uniform distribution of nutrients throughout the system ensures that each plant gets the same amount, thereby promoting even growth.

   Tenlead growing medium offers several benefits that make them an essential component of hydroponic systems. They help to reduce water usage and promote even growth while requiring less maintenance than traditional soil-based methods. Moreover, the uniform water distribution and improved nutrient availability they provide make it easier for growers to irrigate their crops, even those who are new to hydroponic farming.

Company Profile 

1998

Xiamen Goot Advanced Material Co., Ltd.  Batch mold foaming in 1998.

2001

The first continuous production assenbly line on stram in 2001(phenolic foam board composited with aluminum foil on both facing sides)

2006

Phenolic composited with steel duct panel on stream in 2006.

2009

Quantity production of phenolic wall insulation panel in 2009.

2011

Fujian Tenlead Advanced Co., Ltd.

Production base moved to Longyan city in 2011 (with newer equipment and bigger production capacity).

2014

Aquired ISO 9001 & 14001 certificates in 2014.

2018

More product series on stream and more applications.

 

 

Products parameters

Material	Phenolic foam
Density	11-20kg/m³   40-50kg/m³
Pore space	90-98%
PH value	6.5-7.4
Electrical conductivity(ds/m, 20C degrees)	0.55
Shrinkage	< 0.01%
Compressive strength(kpa)	20-31
Fully available water(%vol)	50-61%
Water retention time(h)	72-144
Water retention capacity(%vol)	50-91%

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