Pumice as a substrate for growing plants β Hydroponics
PumiceΒ β a product of volcanic activity; it is a special type of lava with a high silicate content (over 65%). It forms when large quantities β¦
PumiceΒ β a product of volcanic activity; it is a special type of lava with a high silicate content (over 65%). It forms when large quantities β¦
Perlite is a volcanic glass with a high water content. Perlite is crushed and classified, and then heated to 1000 Β° C. Under the pressure β¦
Vermiculite is obtained from a clay mineral with moisture-containing layers. It is crushed and heated to 1000 Β° C. The water turns into steam and β¦
GravelΒ β loose rock, consisting of rounded debris formed as a result of the natural destruction of solid rocks. As a rule, gravel is used as β¦
Sand β a loose mixture of grains with a particle size of 0,02-2 mm, formed as a result of the destruction of solid rocks. It β¦
Zeolites are natural mountain minerals from the group of aqueous aluminosilicates of alkaline and alkaline earth elements. Crushed zeolite tuffs have good porosity, high ion-exchange β¦
Hydrogel is a polymeric material based on polyacrylamide with a unique ability to absorb and hold up to two liters of water per 10 grams β¦
Peat mossΒ β a marsh plant, a genus of moss from which peat is formed. Peat is formed in shallow depressions called bogs in cold, humid, β¦
Sphagnum moss is a living plant that grows in bogs that will turn into peat after accumulation and decomposition. Sphagnum is represented by many species. β¦
Coconut coirΒ β an organic substrate, represented by fiber from the intercarp of coconut nuts. Coconut coir is a by-product after separating and collecting the fibers β¦
Sawdust as a substrate to some extent justify itself in mixtures and less often in pure form. This should be hardwood sawdust compost to avoid β¦
Tree bark is another good growing medium. Yes, wood does decompose, but plant root growth fills in the voids created by slowly decaying wood particles β¦
Soilless mixtures are mixtures of various substrates used for growing plants. There are a lot of them on sale these days. More often they are β¦
Ability to leave and mix nutrients is critical to mastering hydroponics. But it should be understood that this is a very laborious and time-consuming process. β¦
In addition to the basic elements, plant growth requires a number of so-called microelements (or micronutrients). They are found in the plant in negligible quantities, β¦
Chelates (chelating compounds) β chelate complex compounds formed by the interaction of metal ions with polydentate (that is, having several donor centers) ligands. Metal chelates β¦
The reaction of the environment plays an important role in the absorption of ions from the soil or from the nutrient solution. In a highly β¦
Air humidity β This is a value that characterizes the content of water vapor in the Earthβs atmosphere, or in the growing space in particular β¦
Ventilation in a grow room is an essential component of climate control. Plants need fresh air for the respiration process. With the help of well-adjusted β¦
In the case of transplanting plants from soil into a hydroponic system, a number of conditions should be adhered to, on which the further successful β¦
The roots of plants most often infect two types of fungi β pythium and fusarium (pythium and fusarium β Figs. 1 and 2, respectively). Infection β¦
spider mite β one of the most common and dangerous plant pests. Very small reddish-orange insects. They live on the underside of leaves under a β¦
The temperature of the soil or artificial growth medium is of great importance when growing plants. Both high and low temperatures are unfavorable for the β¦
The TDS meter is factory calibrated and ready to use right away. However, after prolonged use, the readings of such a device may change significantly. β¦
Bordeaux liquid is a solution of copper sulfate in lime milk. Sky blue liquid. Mainly used as foliar fungicide. Also controls the presence of bacteria β¦
Auxins are a group of plant hormones that regulate growth and phototropism β a change in the direction of growth of plant organs depending on β¦
Trichodermin is a biological fungicide, the mechanism of action of which is based on the suppression of the development of phytopathogens by the fungus Trichoderma β¦