GrowFelt White Growing Media

GrowFelt White is manufactured from 80% viscose and 20% polyester fibres and is a superior growth media providing high water retention, light reflection and an open structure to promote rapid germination and plant growth.

This seed matting substrate is available as 1 metre wide rolls (up to 50 m in length), but can be manufactured in a range of widths (up to 4.3 m wide – please contact us for bespoke sizing). These rolls are lightweight (275 g/m2), easy to handle, and simple to use. They have a nominal thickness of 4 mm (+/- 0.5 mm), and a water holding capacity of 3 litres/m2.

This growing media is a superb substrate and excellent alternative to peat. It is generally recommended for use with hydroponic systems, however, it can also be used in combination with alternative substrate materials, including compost-based nutrients as well as with capillary matting.

This matting is an ideal media for the propagation of microgreens, microleaf, microherbs, sprouts and baby leaf, and cultivation using this media is extremely straightforward – just thoroughly wet the GrowFelt White substrate with a nutrient rich and treated water, scatter the seeds at the required density, or place with a specific sowing machine, then place in an darkened space or germination room/area (with the right conditions of moisture, temperature depending on crop species) and leave for up to 3 days (crop dependent), before moving into a light environment. For more information about the cultivation of microgreens, please read our technical article on the subject.

 

Features:

• A cellulose based growing media suitable for the propagation of ‘Greens’, including Sprouts, Microleaf, Microherbs, and Babyleaf.
• The white growing media aids in light reflection, optimising growth and provides a clean look where a living product is required for retail.
• The growing medium is formed using nonwoven needle punch technology which helps aeration to the roots.
• A ‘clean’ growing media – reducing the outbreak of bugs and pests etc
• Comprises of naturally hygienic fibres less prone to harbouring bacteria than synthetic growing media due to its rapid and high absorption capabilities.
• Dimensionally stable when damp, unlike some of the other growing mat substrates.
• Good water absorption and retention capabilities allowing for quick germination, uniform growth and improved yields.
• Stays intact when assessing root health.
• Ideal for use with hydroponic systems for short cycle crops.
• Primarily for use in hydroponic systems, however, also suitable for use in conjunction with peat/compost as a nutrient base as well as with capillary matting.
• Energy efficient to produce.