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Comparing Different Growing Methods and Medias October 30, 2024
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Economics of Growing in Premium Coco Coir August 12, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions July 29, 2024
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Comparing Different Growing Methods and Medias
by Chris Vaos onIn today’s blog post, we will be discussing pros and cons of various growing methods and media types, as they apply to commercial production of high value horticultural crops. Although there are nearly infinite ways to grow plants, we will only focus on the more popular methods that are often employed by large scale operations and methods that are popular in today’s production environments.... -
Economics of Growing in Premium Coco Coir
by Chris Vaos onThe value and benefits of a well textured coco coir Coco coir has proven to be a popular high performing substrate for growers of high value specialty crops in recent years. Coco coir is a sustainable and renewable resource that is cost competitive with other substrates. A well textured coco coir with ideal porosity and water holding capacity is precedent in a horticultural operation... -
Frequently Asked Questions
by Chris Vaos on Product Information How does your coco differ from other brands? https://hortgrow.com/blogs/blog/what-makes-hortgrow-coco-different Where is your coco coir sourced? HortBio Technologies PVT. LTD based in Tamilnadu, India Is your coco rinsed and buffered? Yes, our product is washed and naturally buffered through a proprietary processing method. Our final rinse is done using reverse osmosis water. Is your coco coir organic? Yes, our products are OMRI... -
How to Choose the Best Container Type and Size
by Chris Vaos onHow to Choose the Best Container Type and Size What are your goals? The first thing to ask yourself when choosing a container size and type is what goals are you trying to achieve. We offer many flexible options for different facility types, infrastructure, and desired end goals, which will determine how to make the best decision for your crop. Are you trying to... -
Best Practices: pH Management in Coco Coir
by Chris Vaos onpH management in coco coir is easy and straightforward, compared to other growing substrates. Coco coir is naturally pH neutral, and has a similar cation and anion exchange, and will therefore maintain pH without an added buffer, even with strong acidic fertilizer solutions applied. Â Peat based substrates are naturally acidic and require chemical buffers, such as lime. And in order for those buffers...