Growing Substrates Spinach

    Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that is widely consumed due to its high nutritional value. Traditionally, spinach has been grown in soil, but with the increasing popularity of hydroponic growing techniques, growers have been exploring more innovative methods of growing spinach. One such method is growing spinach in phenolic growing substrates rather than soil.

    Tenlead growing substrates are derived from phenolic resin, and are commonly used in hydroponic systems. Here are some advantages of growing spinach in phenolic substrates over soil.

Increased Yield

Spinach grown in phenolic substrates has been proven to produce higher yields than those grown in soil. This is possible due to the controlled environment provided by hydroponic systems, which allows for optimal growth conditions to be maintained at all times.

Less Fertilizer

Since phenolic substrates are free of pests and diseases, they require less fertilizer than soil, which can reduce the overall cost of spinach cultivation.

Better Nutrient Absorption

    Spinach grown in phenolic substrates has shown better nutrient absorption than those grown in soil. This is because phenolic substrates are better at maintaining the pH and nutrient levels of the growing medium, which ensures that plants get the right nutrients at the right time.

    Growing spinach in phenolic growing substrates provides a host of advantages over growing spinach in soil. These benefits include increased yield, less fertilizer, better nutrient absorption, faster growth, reduced water usage, and sustainability. As such, phenolic substrates offer an effective and efficient method for cultivating spinach in hydroponic systems.

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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