Advanced Rooting Substrate Technology Grow-Tech is a Leading Manufacturer of Advanced Rooting Substrates for Commercial Growers and Wholesalers www.grow-tech.com info@grow-tech.com + 1 207 353 5005
Product Overview Expertise in Substrates Growers all over the world rely on Grow-Tech s range of products to give their plants a stronger start. Whether you are a microgreen grower using BioStrate Felt or have acres of clematis cuttings in FlexiPlugs, you can be sure that our media is providing the optimal environment for rooting and growing. We design them that way. What makes Grow-Tech s rooting sponge technology unique is the manufacturing process. We blend high quality peat and other organics with a hydrophilic foam binder. The result is a stabilized growing medium that produces faster rooting for young plants by providing optimal aeration and water retention. BioStrate Felt is a biobased option for the production of microgreens and salad greens. The biopolymer and natural fiber blend retains water and traps air. The result is dense healthy root growth. Stabilized Peat Plugs FlexiPlugs Pages 4-5 Propagation Trays FlexiTrays Pages 6-7 Propagation Felt Biostrate Page 8-9 2 patents: www.grow-tech.com
Our Markets Grow-Tech s range of stabilized growing media products are used by growers in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia to start seeds and root cuttings. Our media s user friendly format and performance characteristics make them a grower s top choice. We make a variety of products in numerous shapes, sizes and formulations for a wide variety of crops and culture practices. Market Applications Agriculture Agritecture Aquaponics Floriculture Forestry Future Farming Growing Solutions Horticulture Hydroponics Interior Landscaping Landscaping Living Walls Microgreens www.grow-tech.com info@grow-tech.com + 1 207 353 5005 3
FlexiPlugs FlexiPlugs Give Young Plants a Stronger Start FlexiPlugs are created by blending the highest quality peat with other organics and a foam binder. The result is a stabilized propagation medium that promotes faster rooting for cuttings while providing the consistent moisture needed for seed germination. This optimal environment is a result of the FlexiPlug s aeration and water retention capabilities. Our ph balanced plug also contains micronutrients and active biologicals so it has all the elements needed to promote healthy root growth and young plant vigor. FlexiPlugs are an ideal growing medium for traditional greenhouse and hydroponic growers. Plugs remain stable in hydroponic production and won t clog filters. Grower Benefits Earlier & easier transplanting Faster rooting Improved aeration Custom formulations ph balanced Uniformity in the greenhouse Higher water holding capacity Even dry down 4 patents: www.grow-tech.com
Applications Width Height Dibble Sizes Per case / Per pallet 72R Prefinished Field transplant Roses, fruit trees, tropical foliage & woody ornamentals Air layering 1&5 Gallon liners 2.00 5.08 cm 3.00 7.62 cm Universal Split 250 / 42 72B Prefinished NFT Live basil, geraniums, new guinea impatiens & gerberas 4 and 6 liners Fits 50 cell tray 1.375 3.49 cm 1.75 4.44 cm Universal 1,400 / 32 169 225 Rooted cuttings Float Raft Carnations, poinsettias, geraniums, roses, lettuce, trees & shrubs Forestry trees Tissue culture Fits 128 cell tray Rooted cuttings Carnations, poinsettias & geraniums Tissue culture Fits 162 cell tray.875 2.22 cm.75 1.90 cm 2.00 5.08 cm 1.50 3.81 cm 4 mm 7 mm 4 mm 6 mm 3,000 / 32 5,000 / 32 FlexiPlugs 35 x 65 Rooted cuttings Geraniums Citrus NFT 1.38 35 mm 2.56 65 mm Universal 1,400 / 32 35 x 35 Rooted cuttings Geraniums Lettuce Fits paper pot tray 1.38 35 mm 1.38 35 mm Universal 1,700 / 32 25 x 35 Rooted cuttings Poinsettias & impatiens Fits paper pot tray.98 25 mm 1.38 35 mm 4 mm 7 mm 3,500 / 32 22 x 35 Carnations Tissue culture Fits paper pot tray.87 22 mm 1.38 35 mm 4 mm 7 mm 4,500 / 32 www.grow-tech.com info@grow-tech.com + 1 207 353 5005 5
FlexiTrays FlexiTrays : The Optimal Growing Environment for Cuttings and Seeds FlexiTrays consist of stabilized plugs made of peat, other organics and a foam binder. The plugs consistent moisture control and optimal aeration reduce rooting times which means a faster crop turnaround for you. FlexiTrays provide a ready-to-use system that increases the efficiency of your greenhouse by allowing for earlier transplanting, better crop timing and full automation. Commercial greenhouse growers trust FlexiTrays for rooting cuttings and seed germination. The production process we use can fill most North American and European configurations. Grow-Tech can also work with you to develop a custom formula to meet the needs of specialty crops. FlexiTrays can be dibbled to foster the optimal environment for seed germination or to allow for maximum stem to soil contact for un-rooted cuttings. The growing medium remains stable in hydroponic production and won t clog filters. Grower Benefits Earlier & easier transplanting Faster rooting Optimal aeration Custom formulations ph balanced Uniformity in the greenhouse Higher water holding capacity Even dry down 6 patents: www.grow-tech.com
FlexiTrays Come in Over Twenty Industry Standard Sizes Contact us if you don t see your tray listed Our production process allows us to fill most North American and European configurations. Count Cell Type Brand Tray Width Tray Length Cell Width Cell Height Cell Volume Dibble Size 50 Square Dongjin Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.85"/4.7cm 1.97"/5cm 3.71"/60.88cm 4mm 50 Square Landmark Plastics 10"/25cm 20"/50.8cm 1.45"/3.68cm 1.63"/4.14cm 13"/33.2cm 4mm, Triple 50 Round TO Plastics 10"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.94"/4.9cm 1.75"/4.45cm 26.77"/68cm 4mm 60 Strip Dillen 10"/25cm 20"/51cm n/a 3"/7.62cm n/a 4mm 72 Strip Dillen 10"/25cm 20"/51cm n/a 2.13"/5.41cm n/a 4mm 72 Square Dongjin Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.57"/3.99cm 1.97"/5.0cm 2.38"/39cm 4mm 72 Round East Jordan Plastics 10"/25cm 20"/51cm 1.25"/3.18cm 2"/5.08cm 6.5"/16.4cm 6mm, TC 72 Square Landmark Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.25"/3.18cm 1.75"/4.45cm 11"/28cm 4mm 72 Round TO Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.65"/4.19cm 1.58"/4.01cm 17.7"/45cm 6mm 78 Strip Blackmore 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.38" X 1.38" 1.875"/4.76cm 11"/28cm 4mm 78 Strip TO Plastics 10"/25cm 20"/51cm 1.13"/2.87cm 2"/5.08cm 8.9"/22.61cm 4mm, Double 84 Hex Landmark Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.13"x1.31" 1.63"/4.14cm 8.66"/22cm 4mm 98 Square Dongjin Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/23cm 1.5"/3.81cm 1.97"/5.0cm 2.44"/40cm 4mm 98 Round East Jordan Plastics 10"/25cm 20"/51cm 1.31"/3.33cm 1.63"/4.14cm 10.5"/26.5cm 6mm 105 Square Dongjin Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.33"/1.38cm 1.97"/5.0cm 1.80"/29.4cm 4mm 105 Hex Landmark Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.25" x 1.38" 1.5"/3.81cm 9"/23cm 4mm 128 Square Dongjin Plastics 11"/28cm 24"/53cm 1.2"/3.05cm 1.97"/5.0cm 1.41"/23.07cm 6mm 128 Square TO Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.19"/3.02cm 2"/5.08cm 9.88"/25cm 6mm 144 Round Dillen 10"/25cm 20"/51cm 0.94"/2.39cm 1.63"/4.14cm 9.7"/24.6cm 4mm 162 Square TO Plastics 11"/28cm 21"/53cm 1.07"/2.72cm 1.75"/4.45cm 6.7"/17cm 6mm 200 Square East Jordan Plastics 10"/25cm 20"/51cm 0.875"/2.22cm 1.25"/3.18cm 3.8"/9.67cm 6mm 200 Square ITML 11"/28cm 24"/53cm 0.91"/2.31cm 1.75"/4.45cm 4.8"/12.3cm 4mm 288 Square Landmark Plastics 11"/28cm 24"/53cm 0.75"/1.91cm 1"/2.54cm 2.8"/7.2cm SEED 384 Strip Blackmore 11"/28cm 24"/53cm.56" X.63" 1"/2.54cm 1.65"/4.2cm SEED www.grow-tech.com info@grow-tech.com + 1 207 353 5005 7
Biostrate BioStrate : Grow-Tech s Biobased Propagation Felt This lightweight biobased textile is designed for the hydroponic production of microgreens and salad greens. BioStrate absorbs and retains water while providing an optimal environment for dense healthy root development. Our blend of biopolymers and natural fibers is designed to manage water efficiently for optimal growth in a variety of hydroponic systems. BioStrate is compostable*. However, it will maintain its structural integrity for the entire crop cycle and won t clog filters. Custom widths and pre-cut shapes are available. Grower Benefits Holds the optimal amount of water Roots are stabilized ph balanced Compostable* Ready to plant, no pretreatment required Custom widths available Lightweight Easy to use *This product meets ASTM D6400 and is intended to be composted in a commercial composting facility operated in accordance with best management practices. These do not exist in many communities. Check locally to see if such a facility exists in your community. Not suitable for backyard composting. 8 patents: www.grow-tech.com
BioStrate Configurations Style Dimension Quantities / Case Cases/Pallet Sheets 9.5 x 19.5 (25.27cm x 50.67cm) 240 sheets 20 Roll 9 x 120 (22.86cm x 36.58m) 4 rolls 18 Roll 36 x 120 (91.44cm x 36.58m) 1 roll 18 Roll 4 x 360 (1.22m x 109.73m) 1 roll 4 BioStrate Certifications BioStrate Felt was developed in-house and is manufactured in Maine. Our design emphasizes all the qualities growers requested in a hydroponic medium: high performance, promotion of dense healthy roots and shoots and ease of use. We took our product development one step further and had BioStrate Felt tested and certified both in the U.S. and Europe for biobased content and compostability in an industrial setting. www.grow-tech.com info@grow-tech.com + 1 207 353 5005 9
Specialty Products Specialty Products FlexiMix FlexiMix is a peat based potting soil amendment that is manufactured in a process similar to Grow-Tech s FlexiPlugs. The resulting rooting sponge is then shredded into a granular material. FlexiMix has high air-filled porosity and a uniquely high water holding capacity. This means not only greater water retention but an aggregate structure that will guard against over watering. FlexiMix resists soil compaction longer than traditional mixes which makes it an excellent choice for urban plantings such as street trees and turf repair in high traffic areas. Grower Solutions Grow-Tech has the capability and experience to research and develop products for specific applications. Our team can work with you to develop stabilized growing media with a formulation, size and shape to meet your needs. Capabilites Polymer development Quality control lab Research and development In-house tooling 10 patents: www.grow-tech.com
Best practices when using Grow-Tech s Products FlexiPlugs & FlexiTrays BioStrate Best Practices FlexiPlugs and FlexiTrays arrive pre-moistened. Add water only if needed. Moisten the felt with mist or a quick dip in a water bath. Let excess water drain. Mist seeds / water-in cuttings. Plugs should be moist to the touch, not wet. Watering requirements will change based on type of plant and the growing environment. Monitor as needed. FlexiPlugs have excellent water retention characteristics so be sure not to overwater. Before transplanting out of trays, dry plugs down for easy removal. Sprinkle seeds according to the seed seller s recommendation. BioStrate can support tightly packed seedlings. Mist to moisten seeds. Place in germinating area with 90% humidity for 48 hours or as conditions require. BioStrate performs best when moist, not saturated. The amount of water will vary depending on the system used and the growing environment. A timed intermittent flow of water is best. Water should not rise above or pool on felt. www.grow-tech.com info@grow-tech.com + 1 207 353 5005 11
Advanced Rooting Substrate Technology Contact us to get started! Grow-Tech LLC 165 Pleasant Ave, Unit B South Portland, ME 04106 USA info@grow-tech.com www.grow-tech.com +1 207 353 5005 Regional Sales Representative-East Eric Waterman ewaterman@grow-tech.com Mobile +1 (207) 400-9058 Regional Sales Representative-West Siebe Streekstra sstreekstra@grow-tech.com Mobile +1 (805) 312-4452 linkedin.com/ company/grow-tech-llc @GrowTechLLC facebook.com/ GrowTechLLC youtube.com/user/ GrowTechGrowingMedia