Products Description
| 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% |
Advantages with Tenlead Plant Growing Media:
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They hold 18 - 25% air which gives the root system ample oxygen so long as the media is not completely submersed.
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They have good air permeability, strong water absorption and excretion.
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Suitable for planting vegetables: lettuce, water spinach and all other leafy vegetables.
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Properly control water before transplanting so that the stalks of the seedlings can withstand a certain amount of bending.
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Ideal hydroponic growing medium. Reduced risk of pests and disease.
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Growing cubes in standard sizes 250x250x20mm, 250x250x25mm, 250x250x30mm.
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Free sample is ready on your request, you just need to pay the freight cost.
Factory
Tenlead plant growing media have been gaining popularity in recent years as an alternative to soil for growing plants. This is due to several advantages they have over soil, particularly in terms of air permeability. Now we will introduce the benefits of using phenolic plant growing cubes over soil when it comes to air permeability. Tenlead plant growing media are made from phenolic foam. One of the main advantages of phenolic plant growing media over soil is that they provide better air permeability.
Air permeability refers to the ability of a growing medium to allow for the exchange of gases between the roots of the plants and the surrounding environment. In other words, it is the ease with which air can move through the growing medium. Air permeability is an important factor in plant growth because plants need oxygen to carry out respiration, and carbon dioxide to carry out photosynthesis. The structure of the media is porous, which allows for easy movement of air through the medium. This means that the roots of the plants can access the oxygen they need more easily.
Phenolic plant growing media do not have the same limitations as soil in terms of water retention. Soil is often prone to water log, which can reduce air permeability by filling up the pore spaces with water. This means that the roots of the plants cannot access the oxygen they need, which can lead to problems with plant growth.
The plant growing cubes are hydrophobic in nature, which means that they repel water. This allows for excess water to drain away from the roots of the plant more easily, which helps to maintain air permeability. Furthermore, the hydrophobic nature of the media means that they do not absorb water, so plants must be watered more frequently than they would need to be in soil. This ensures that the plants have access to the oxygen they need.
Tenlead plant growing media is a superior alternative to soil when it comes to air permeability. Their porous structure allows for easy movement of air through the medium, they do not have the same limitations as soil in terms of water retention, and they are chemically inert, meaning that they maintain their structure over time. All of these factors help to ensure that plants grown in phenolic plant growing cubes have access to the oxygen they need to carry out respiration and photosynthesis and are more likely to grow healthily.
Our advantage
Sample evaluation!
Provide sample and trial order are accepted for the quality strictly.
Save Effort!
This hydroponic growing cubes not only make the vegetables more durable, saves nutrient solution, but also makes vegetables grow better.
Material!
Eco-friendly phenolic foam material, can be planted directly into the ground and garden.
Services!
Support OEM and ODM.
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