TS 4 coarse Blueberry with perlite + GreenFibre®
U55
| Structure | – | coarse-fibrous |
| pH value (H₂O) | – | 4.8 |
| Fertilisation (g/l) | – | 0.3 |
| Extra trace elements | – | |
| Water capacity | – | |
| Air capacity / drainage | – | |
| Structural stability | – | |
| Characteristics | – | indoor and outdoor cultivation in containers up to 100 l. Also ideal for use also with high EC irrigation water and in areas with heavy rainfall |
| Use for | – | blueberries |
32%less CO2*
* Compared to segment standard with 100% peat (rec. 604), verified in accordance with ISO 14064-1 standard
Perlite coarse (1 – 7.5 mm)GreenFibre® mediumWhite peat fibres (0 – 70 mm)White sod peat (10 – 25 mm)
Blueberry grown in TS 4 coarse with perlite + GreenFibre® (U55), 7 months after potting. Perfect root development and first fruits ready for harvesting soon (Mexico)
Blueberry young plants freshly potted in TS 4 coarse (rec. U55) on the left and after just 12 weeks of cultivation on the right (South Africa)
Practical findings:
- The very open and porous substrate structure avoids a wet and muddy bottom layer
- Ensures homogeneous moisture in the entire root zone
- Better root development
- Ideal for use in 25 to 40 l containers for protected cultivation
- Perfectly suitable with 100 l containers for outdoor production
- No sign of shrinkage even in the third year of cultivation
TS 4 coarse Blueberry with coir + 20% perlite
979
| Structure | – | coarse-fibrous |
| pH value (H₂O) | – | 4.8 |
| Fertilisation (g/l) | – | none |
| Extra trace elements | – | |
| Water capacity | – | |
| Air capacity / drainage | – | |
| Structural stability | – | |
| Characteristics | – | indoor and outdoor cultivation in containers up to 100 l. High structural stability with optimal water and air capacity |
| Use for | – | blueberries |
28%less CO2*
* Compared to segment standard with 100% peat (rec. 604), verified in accordance with ISO 14064-1 standard
Perlite coarse (1 – 7.5 mm)CoirWhite peat fibres (0 – 70 mm)White sod peat (25 – 45 mm)
Practical findings:
- Instant use for potting after filling the container, no washing or buffering needed
- Faster initial plant development compared with regular mixes.
- Better root development due to more homogeneous moisture in the root ball
- Ideal for use in 25 to 40 l containers for protected cultivation
- Perfectly suitable with 100 l containers for outdoor production
Trial with a coco mix (30% coir / 70% chips) on the left and TS 4 coarse Blueberry (right). Plants are of the same variety and were potted on the same day (Mexico).
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