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Traditional
attitudes and the accepted uses of Sphagnum Moss,
Punga Fibre and Pine Bark have limited there use
in some areas and reduced the potential
opportunities that really exist. We believe that
there is a gap in the market for products that
take advantage of key aspects of the Punga Fibre,
Pine Bark and Sphagnum Moss and when combined in
the correct proportions, or used individually as
directed, offer enhanced results to the end user.
One
key factor in the utilization of the Tree fern in
our mixes is the fact that it is done on a
sustainable yield basis. This means that we have
a program that details the way we manage the
resource, the way we harvest the Tree Fern thus
we ensure that the species is not over harvested.
Also by the combining of several resources in a
special way, we not only produce a far superior
product range, but increase the use of the
harvested raw materials.
Key
aspects that has been focused on in the
development of our products are;
- Their
long life and ease of storage for the
customer.
- Products
combining the the key aspects of their
raw ingredients so that their are of high
quality and show superior results.
- Light
convenient weight, making them easy to
carry and use.
- Innovative
new approaches and products to
under-serviced gardening markets.
By
bringing together research that we have conducted
over the past 3 years, other relevant information
about Growing
Media composition and
facts about their production, we have
been able to develop a better understanding
of media quality and how to get better results
from it for our customers. The other big benefit
of this, is the ability of staff to further their
training and to be better positioned to support
our products.
Staff training and product awareness is second
only to Product Quality.
Ultrgro New Zealand Limited has developed a range
of products from blends made up of Tree Fern,
(Dicksonia squarosa or Whiki), Sphagnum Moss and
Pine Bark that combine the best attributes of
each and achieve results that are consistent in
performance and offer quality results.
Some of these key attributes are
Tree Fern (TF)
TF fixes more nitrogen than peat over a short
period but then gradually releases it.
It had higher levels of aeration but lower water
holding capacity than good quality peat.
Plants growing in TF had higher levels of K than
those growing in peat.
Orchids growing in GTF produced significantly
more spikes than those in coarse pine bark.
TF has a high level of aeration, and its
resistance to breakdown during growing assists in
maintaining good air supply to plant roots
without slumping as the organic matter breaks
down.
Sphagnum Moss
Have specialized cells called "barrel
cells" that allow dried sphagnum to hold
incredible amounts of water. Anything up to 20
times its own weight.
Has natural antibiotic activity that reduces the
incidents of dampening off and other fungus
related problems.
Good resistance to decay.
Sphagnum keeps seeds and plants constantly moist,
yet is porous enough to allow good oxygen
penetration (an absolute requirement for good
germination).
Pine Bark
Bark is used as a media component to increase the
air porosity within a mix. Some bark fragments
contain up to 43% internal porosity, from which
roots can absorb water if penetration of the
particle occurs.
Naturally Composted bark has a high cation
exchange capacity thus allowing the free exchange
of nutrients to the plants when available and
required.
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