Hydroponic Cubes Planting Vs Soil Planting

    Growing plants is a fun and fulfilling activity that can provide numerous benefits to the environment and its inhabitants. However, not all plants thrive in soil-based environments, and some may require alternative growing methods, such as hydroponics. One popular hydroponic system utilizes planting cubes with holes like Tenlead planting cubes. Then we will introduce why planting cubes with holes can support small plants throughout their lifecycle.

    Tenlead planting cubes are an essential component of hydroponic systems. These cubes are typically made from phenolic foam, which means they have no inherent nutrients of their own. The cubes have precisely positioned holes in which small plants can be grown. These holes facilitate water and nutrient distribution throughout the plant root system, providing a stable growing environment for the plants.

Improved Nutrient Absorption

Nutrient uptake is a crucial factor in plant growth, and soil-based environments can often limit nutrient availability. In contrast, planting cubes provide plants with precisely the right amount of nutrients they need to grow optimally. The cubes' porous nature allows for even nutrient distribution, ensuring all plants receive the same amount of nutrients, regardless of their position in the hydroponic system.

Improved Convenience

The traditional soil-based approach to plant growth can be quite time-consuming, requiring weeding, fertilizing, and watering. Hydroponic systems eliminate this hassle, making it much easier to maintain plants. With planting cubes, you only need to add nutrients to the water supply and let the hydroponic system do the rest of the work.

    Planting cubes are an excellent component of hydroponic systems, providing numerous benefits for plants. They help create a controlled and consistent growing environment, reduce pests and diseases, increase yields, save water, improve nutrient absorption, and are more convenient. With these benefits, it is no wonder why planting cubes with holes can support small plants throughout their lifecycle.

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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