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Aquos™ Frequently Asked Questions
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BENEFITS |
REASONS |
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Aquos™ is the starting point for plant propagation and germination. |
Aquos™ is not the plants finished medium. We refer to Aquos™ growing medium as where quality starts. |
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Aquos™ growing medium when used in growth trials with Universities and growers out-performed the competition |
All of our research reports and testimonials lend credence to this |
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It can be fabricated to fit any style tray |
This allows growers to standardize or have options |
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Trays can come pre-filled |
Growers will have convenient service |
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Aquos™ growing medium is weed and pathogen free |
In some cases, may eliminate the use of chemicals |
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Aquos™ is sterile and inert, with no harmful substances that would leach into the environment |
Aquos™ reduces plant loss do to virus and bacteria, also, it is environmentally friendly |
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The growing medium is a consistent and cohesive growing medium |
The water to air ratios are designed to give root system optimum growing area |
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The growing medium is predicable and it has a low EC |
This allows for the grower to control plant growth and nutrient delivery without fear of build up. Saving growers thousands of dollars on Growth Regulators. |
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Less time on the bench thus reducing operating costs and increase productivity |
This includes less watering and operational cost associated with operating the greenhouse |
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Our product can increase revenue |
Using this medium can yield more plants during the same growing time because of faster rooting |
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Higher quality of plant |
The root structure is stronger and increases survival rate |
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Aquos™ is the only medium we know of that is approved by the USDA for shipping of rooted plants and cutting into the USA |
This will reduce labor costs and increasing options for plant production |
Standard Terminology
Standard terminology is used for most parameters used in the proposal. However, several terms will be used describing the physical and hydraulic properties of substrate components. Although most of the terms are not new, the following definitions and concepts are offered for clarification.
Substrate
Any material or combination of materials used to provide
support, water retention, aeration, or nutrient retention for
plant growth. This is the standard term today. Other terms which
are similar are: medium (Plural = media), and mix.
Component
A single material that is combined in volumetric proportions
with other components to achieve a desired air, water, nutrient
ration for plant growth. Examples are peat moss, pine bark,
perlite, vermiculite, etc.
Total Porosity
The percent volume of a substrate or component that is comprised
of pores, or holes. This is the volume fraction which provides
the water and aeration in a substrate. The total porosity + the
percent solids = 100%
Container Capacity
The percent volume of a substrate or component which is filled
with water after the material is saturated and allowed to drain.
It is the maximum amount of water (or capacity) the material can
hold. Since drainage is influenced by the height of the
substrate, this property is dependent on container size. The
taller the container, the more drainage it will cause, and the
less capacity of the substrate to hold water.
Air Space
The percent volume of a substrate or component which is filled
with air after the material is saturated and allowed to drain.
It is a minimum amount of air the material will have. It is
affected by container height in reverse fashion to container
capacity: i.e., the taller the container, the more drainage and
therefore more air space. For a given density and moisture
content, Total Porosity = Container Capacity + Air Space.
Bulk Density
The ratio of the mass of dry solids to the bulk volume of the
substrate. The bulk volume includes the volume of solids and
pore space. The mass is determined after dying to constant
weight at 105c, and volume is that of the sample in the
cylinders. Values expressed as g/cc.
Unavailable Water (PWP)
The percent volume of a substrate or component which contains
water which is unavailable to the plant. This is also called the
permanent wilting percentage (PWP). This is defined as the
amount of water remaining at 1.5 Mpa (approximately - 15
atmospheres). The property is a measure of the inefficiency of
the substrate to provide water to the plant.
Moisture Content
The percent moisture found is a substrate / component sample on
a wet mass basic. The is calculated by: [(Wet weight - Dry
weight) / Wet weight] x 100. This is the common format for most
data. It denotes how much of a particular sample is comprised of
water.
Mass Wetness
The water content of a sample on a dry mass basis. This is
calculated by: (wet weight - dry weight) / dry weight. This
measure more precisely depicts how much water is added to a dry
sample.
Technical Instructions for Transplanting
Technical Instructions for Transplanting
1. Make sure media is thoroughly saturated before transplanting. Transplant when the roots are ½ inch in length outside the medium. Also, for the first 4 to 5 days maintain a bottom temperature of 65º to75ºF and a minimum nighttime air temperature of 80ºF.
2. The Aquos™ growing media is designed to break away easily. The roots will separate naturally.
3. Fill the pot within 2 inches of the rim with potting medium. Place the Aquos™ rooted cutting in the potting medium and finish filling the pot leaving ½ to ¾ of an inch from the rim for irrigation purposes.
Suggested Crops
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AQUOS™ SPEARS™
Aglaonema |
AQUOS™
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AQUOS™
VEGETABLES
CUT FLOWERS & STOCK PLANTS |
AQUOS™
For Seed Germination of Bedding Plants
AQUOS™
Woody Ornamentals |
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