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Eco-T Trichoderma Asperellum, sold in 40 g sachets.
Trichoderma are a group of fungi that are usually used by horticulturists as a natural defense against root damaging pathogenic fungi. Trichoderma can work wonders against pathogenic fungi that could otherwise destroy a healthy root system.
In fact, some of the most powerful root rot treatments available are formulas rich in trichoderma. Trichoderma can help maintain a healthy, vibrant root system by fending off potential threats. In most cases, trichoderma can be added to a feeding regiment to maintain a healthy trichoderma population.
After all, if there aren’t enough pathogens for the trichoderma to feed on, their population will diminish (not a bad thing). However, by maintaining a healthy population of trichoderma, a horticulturist can nip pathogenic fungi in the bud before they can negatively affect a plant’s root system.
• Safe, non-toxic
• For management of common soil borne diseases Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Phytophthora, Fusarium
• Enhances root growth. Treated root systems have more feeder roots and root hairs
• Improves seed germination offering faster seedling development.
• Increases tolerance levels of abiotic (e.g. drought) and biotic (e.g. disease) stress conditions.
• Maximizes the nutrient uptake efficiency and therefore helps to ensure the biggest return for the money spent on fertilizer.
• Ideal for use in IPM programs and following soil sterilization
• No residues and no withholding period after application.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Apply as a soil drench to seedling trays, seed beds, potted plants, etc. at planting, and monthly thereafter.
Mix at a rate of 1g per liter water.
Mix the required amount of powder into a thin paste and add to the remaining bulk of your water.
Irrigate into the root zone after application.
Use within 6 hours of mixing.
Store at 4 – 10 degrees Celsius for maximum shelf life.
Do not leave powder or mixed solutions in the sun.
Freedom Farms Seedstarter germination medium is available once more, with an improved formula!
Seed starter is a premium germination medium formulated to create the ideal conditions for seed germination. The finer soil matrix, excellent aeration, seedling specific nutrient levels and inoculation with beneficial microorganisms, are the main reasons for the high success rate of Seedstarter.
– A fine matrix specifically formulated for seed germination
– Free from pathogens and weeds
– Excellent for all varieties of seeds
– Suitable for both inorganic and organic fertilizer amendments
Ingredients: Prepared Coco Coir, Fine Vermiculite, Fine Perlite, Premium Earthworm castings, Volcanic Rock Dust, Bone Meal, Gypsum, Freedom Farms Bokashi, Bacillus thuringiensis (fungus gnat larvae prevention), Trichoderma Harzianum (soil borne pathogen prevention).
Directions for use:
Add germination medium to seedling tray and water thoroughly the first time. Plant seeds and water again lightly for seeds to settle. After the first drying cycle, keep the medium moist. For optimum results, water with pH 5.5 – 6.0
Freedom Farms takes meticulous care in sourcing, formulating, preparing and blending the components of their mediums to ensure consistent quality.
Jiffy 7 Pellets 41mm are made from Sphagnumpeat from specially selected peat bogs. Lime and a special fertilizer with a low ammonium content are added to the peat in order to stimulate growth. The pellets have a pH of approximately 5.3 and are wrapped in a thin, biodegradable net.
Jiffys are a popular ready to use media and are perfect for seed germination and also for rooting plant cuttings or clones.
The compressed pallets are approx. 41mm W x 42mm H when fully expanded. When exposed to water the Jiffy expands and the hydrated media is held within a degradable net. A small indent is provided on top of the disc to place the seed into once the disc has expanded.
Because the Jiffys have an outer netting to hold the media inside, they can be self-standing or growers can place them inside seedling trays for additional support. ( Handy when rooting cuttings )
Once a good root system has developed throughout the media, they can be directly planted into an NFT system or a larger plastic or fabric pot or even a rockwool slab.
Jiffy 7 Pellets 41mm are also very popular for soil growers and can be directly planted into the soil when the seedling is established.
Jiffy 7s are manufactured from sphagnum peat (and Coir fibers) harvested from carefully selected bogs which are subject to stringent internal and governmental controls to ensure minimal environmental impact. Peat is only taken from sources where the re-generation rate is greater than the harvest rate and the local ecology will not be adversely affected.
Jiffy Preforma Plugs, also know as Jiffy Glue Plugs, are made from a fully bound, extremely uniform substrate, forming a structure with hundreds of micro air pockets evenly distributed throughout the plug. This stimulates superior fibrous root growth throughout the full depth and volume of the plug. The absence of a net around the plug allows the roots to develop optimally after potting on.
Cuttings grown in Preforma plugs produce notably cleaner callous than in other propagation substrates. The number of active root nodes formed at the callous is increased substantially, and stimulates fast multiple root development.
These “glue plugs” are manufactured and packed “wet” (they already contain moisture) and may have small colonies of mold inside of them, because they are a great substrate for flora to flourish in. In 99% of these cases, the fungi are saprophytic fungi and not harmful to plants (non-plant pathogenic). The two most well-known types are : Trichoderma and Peziza.
When the plugs are placed in a normal nursery environment and watered a few times, the natural balance will be “normalized” and the fungi will disappear.
Plug size: Cylindrical, 30 mm x 50mm.
Our 84 cell seedling tray works well with these Jiffy Preforma Plugs, but you can also also other trays with holes similar to the plug dimensions.
Vermiculite is a mined material. In its natural state it resembles mica rock, but when quickly heated, it expands due to the generation of interlaminar steam.
Vermiculite is most frequently used in conjunction with perlite as the two complement each other well.
80% porosity
10% air space
60% moisture
Please note: Our Vermiculite is Medium – grade ( size ) Vermiculite
SOLD ACCORDING TO VOLUME WHEN FILLED.
Vermiculite is a popular hydroponic media favoured for its affordability.
It is made from a natural mineral that expands with the application of heat. The expansion process is called exfoliation which takes place in purpose built commercial furnaces.
Vermiculite is very lightweight and sterile.
It has excellent water retention and capillary action properties, which allows it to be fully hydrated simply by applying moisture from above or below.
When used in hydroponics, vermiculite is often mixed with perlite if the media becomes too water logged. This improves aeration and drainage.
In hotter climates vermiculite is often used by itself because of its higher water holding capacity. Vermiculite also tends to break down after a perod of time so is favoured for more short term crops such as lettuce.
Growers who use vermiculite usually have a system in place where they manually fill NFT growpots or cell trays with the media. A seed is then inserted into the top of the media and the pots and trays are placed into a propagation system like an Ebb and Flow table where they remain until the seedlings have emerged and are at a resonable size for transplanting into the main growing system.
The root system of the seedling holds the media together so individual root bound ‘plugs’ can be removed from the propagating cell trays and placed directly into the plant holes of an NFT gully if required.
If NFT growpots are used, the media filled growpot is placed into the plant hole in the gully and the pot acts as additional support for the plant. The growpot also prevents light entering the gully which can promote algal growth
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