Customized for Commercial Hydroponics

There are many factors to consider in a greenhouse operation. The choice of growing media is among the most important ones, only second to water and energy consumption.

Until recently the most common growing media in hydroponic greenhouse vegetable production was mineral wool. However, in commercial hydroponic greenhouses, grower’s high level of technical knowledge and experience, is leading to significant shifts in the choice of growing media. This shift is being driven by several needs: increase control over the root zone, reduce labor and energy costs, and reduce post-use disposal issues, environmental impact, and the possibility to capitalize on the added-value of using more sustainable agriculture inputs and practices.

A growing media that can satisfy all these requirements, while maintaining consistent high yields and quality, will satisfy the three sustainability principles of environmental consciousness, social responsibility, and economical profitability, and will play a important role in the future sustainable agriculture. Growstones is one such alternative.

To find out how Growstones can help greenhouse operations become more sustainable while maintaining a competitive edge, click here. http://growstone.com/pdf/commercial_hydro_section.pdf

To find a summary of results from multiple research trials with Growstones in the USA and Northern Europe, click here. http://growstone.com/pdf/results_from_reseach_trials_.pdf

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH GROWSTONE

*Customized to meet the growers needs
*Proven yields
*Ultimate in Steeribility
*Release of Silica over time
*Level of O2 available to the roots
*Easy to irrigate