Rooting Mediums for Hydroponics
Tenlead rooting mediums for hydroponics are specialized substrates designed to support the initial growth and development of plant cuttings or seedlings in a soilless cultivation system. Unlike traditional soil, hydroponic rooting mediums are typically inert and porous, allowing for optimal aeration and moisture retention around the plant's delicate root system.
These mediums are made of phenolic foam, which are chosen for their ability to provide stability, moisture, and oxygen to young plants without introducing pests or diseases commonly found in soil. By offering a sterile and controlled environment, rooting mediums for hydroponics promote faster root development, higher transplant success rates, and ultimately, healthier plants capable of thriving in a hydroponic system.
| 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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