Hydroponics is the technology of growing plants in a water and nutrient supply. In true hydroponic growing, artificial medias are used only for initial seed germination and material support as the roots are developing in the water and nutrient supply. The efficient growing results of hydroponics have made this technology the most rapidly-expanding growing method used today.
For true hydroponic systems, steadyGROWpro is an excellent choice of soilless growing media.
Germination Process
SteadyGROWpro provides the perfect blend of oxygen and hydration to the seed during the germination process. Since all steadyGROWpro sheet media is scored into individual cells, the germinated seed can go straight from germination to the various hydroponic systems available; no transplanting is needed. The original steadyGROWpro cell takes the plant from seed to the support system needed while the roots grow and develop in the water and nutrient supply.
Cleanliness
It is critical for hydroponic substrates to not break apart during the growing process. Medias which break apart or leak into the water supply can potentially contaminate the water supply and can also clog up drip tubes and other components of a hydroponic growing system. steadyGROWpro will not break apart. Its composition allows for the roots to expand without breaking the media apart. After the germination process, steadyGROWpro does exactly what a hydroponic substrate should do: it provides support for the growing plant.
Inert and Sterile
In hydroponic growing, it is paramount the media used is inert and sterile. This allows for efficient management of nutrient supply , pH, EC, and CEC levels. Medias or substrates which are not inert or sterile only create extra steps in correcting the negative effects the media has on the water and nutrient supply. SteadyGROWpro is inert and sterile. It is ready to use without the need to pretreat.
