TS 4 PLUS medium + GreenFibre®
616
| Structure | – | medium |
| pH value (H₂O) | – | 6.0 |
| Fertilisation (g/l) | – | 1.0 |
| Extra trace elements | – | |
| Water capacity | – | |
| Air capacity / drainage | – | |
| Structural stability | – | |
| Characteristics | – | high structural stability and increased water retention |
| Use for | – | ornamental plants, foliage plants |
19%less CO2*
* Compared to segment standard with 100% peat (rec. 608), verified in accordance with ISO 14064-1 standard
GreenFibre® mediumWhite peat, moderately decomposed (0 – 25 mm)White sod peat (10 – 25 mm)
Begonia Elatior hybrids potted in TS 4 PLUS medium + 20% GreenFibre® (Rec. 616) (The Netherlands)
Practical findings:
- Very positive results with sensitive varieties
- Increased drainage – easier water management
- Substrate surface remains drier, less problems with liverwort algae and sciarid flies
- Reduced occurrence of root diseases
- With a normal nitrogen-based liquid feeding scheme in line with common practice, no special feeding is required
Substrate 5 with clay + GreenFibre®
666
30 kg/m³ milled clay
| Structure | – | medium |
| pH value (H₂O) | – | 6.0 |
| Fertilisation (g/l) | – | 1.0 |
| Extra trace elements | – | |
| Water capacity | – | |
| Air capacity / drainage | – | |
| Structural stability | – | |
| Characteristics | – | allround potting substrate, good capillary distribution, with extra nutrient buffer |
| Use for | – | cyclamens, geraniums, perennials, bedding plants |
23%less CO2*
* Compared to segment standard with 100% peat (rec. DKY), verified in accordance with ISO 14064-1 standard
GreenFibre® mediumFrozen through black peatPeat fibresWhite peat (0 – 25 mm)
A trial with Begonia Elatior hybrids in ebb and flow irrigation confirmed the high suitability of GreenFibre® in peat-based substrates in comparison with coco fibres and a common standard substrate with 25 vol-% perlite. (Trial at research station LVG Ahlem, Germany)
Performance of GreenFibre® in the trial setup:
- Plants cultivated in the substrate GreenFibre® showed superior root development
- The better root development resulted in a higher fresh weight and a more homogeneous crop
- Liquid-feeding was carried out in line with common practice, no fixation of nitrogen occurred during cultivation
Substrate 5 TerrAktiv® / perlite + GreenFibre®
6L7
20 kg/m³ clay granules
| Structure | – | medium |
| pH value (H₂O) | – | 6.0 |
| Fertilisation (g/l) | – | 1.2 |
| Extra trace elements | – | |
| Water capacity | – | |
| Air capacity / drainage | – | |
| Structural stability | – | |
| Characteristics | – | allround potting mix with increased drainage and air capacity |
| Use for | – | ornamental plants, cyclamens, geraniums, perennials |
38%less CO2*
* Compared to segment standard with 100% peat (rec. DKY), verified in accordance with ISO 14064-1 standard
TerrAktiv®Perlite coarse (1 – 7.5 mm)GreenFibre® mediumFrozen through black peatWhite sod peat (5 – 15 mm)White sod peat (10 – 25 mm)
Organic cultivation:
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Individual compositions:
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