Growing Plants Without Soil

    Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions to deliver the essential nutrients required for plant growth. The use of hydroponics in vegetable production has become increasingly popular due to its many advantages over traditional soil-based farming such as greater yield and less use of resources. One of the most commonly used materials in hydroponics is the phenolic foam planting cubes, which are easy to use and require minimal maintenance. Below are some benefits of using these cubes for growing hydroponic vegetables.

Balanced pH and Nutrient Levels

Phenolic foam cubes help to maintain balanced pH and nutrient levels in the hydroponic system. The foam provides a stable environment for the roots to grow and absorb the nutrients in the water solution. This results in healthy plants that are more resistant to pests and diseases.

Time-efficient

Tenlead plant growing cubes are a time-efficient method of growing plants, particularly for small-scale farmers, gardeners, and plant enthusiasts. The cubes are pre-made and ready to use, which saves time compared to traditional soil-based methods where growers have to prepare the soil by sterilizing, mixing, and testing their soil. Additionally, the cubes are easy to transport and store, which makes them ideal for gardeners and farmers who have limited space.

    Phenolic foam planting cubes provide many benefits for growers when it comes to growing hydroponic vegetables. They are easy to use, inert, have excellent drainage and aeration properties. Minimal maintenance is required, which saves time and money. The cubes also help to maintain balanced pH and nutrient levels in the hydroponic system, which results in healthy plants and higher yields. Overall, phenolic foam planting cubes are an excellent choice for hydroponic vegetable production, particularly for commercial growers who want an efficient and cost-effective system.

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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