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Hydroponic
Growing
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SAICOIR GROWBAGS FOR HYDROPONIC
CULTIVATION
Product
Description
Coir is the thick middle
layer of the coconut fruit, consisting of long
fiber and spongelike pith particles. Coir is
considered a premier hydroponic growing medium;an
excellent alternative to rock wool and peat moss.
It is 100% natural and renewable, and has a
virtually unlimited supply potential. Compressed
coir slabs, encased in UV stabilized co-extruded
(black inside/white outside) poly bags, are now
becoming an increasingly popular choice in
hydroponic cut flower and vegetable production
around the world.
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Advantages
• Plants root faster into the bag compared to
rockwool
• Quickly develops more elaborate and
stronger root systems
• Low Electrical
Conductivity and High Cation Exchange
Capacity
• Saves on fertilizer by up to 30%
compared to rockwool
• Excellent and faster
fruit settings
• Signifi cant reduction of root
diseases (recent studies strongly
suggest coir
inhibits Pithium and Phytothora growth)
• Easy
to dispose or recycle - no disposal costs
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Competitvely priced with other growing media
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Production Process
Raw materials for SaiCoir Grow
Bags require special selection and processing
methods. First, fresh coir pith is allowed to
mature 2-3 years; this natural process of exposure
to constant monsoon rains reduces salt, phenol and
tannin. Matured coir pith is then processed to
remove fi ne particles and long fibers. Next, it
is washed to reduce salinity to optimal levels and
sun-dried on concrete. This coir pith is
compressed into slabs of various dimensions and
sealed in UV stabilized poly bags. Finally, the
bags are tested for expansion, EC and pH, and then
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Applications
SaiCoir Grow Bags are rapidly becoming
a popular choice for hydroponic cultivation of hot house
tomatoes,cucumbers, strawberries and peppers.Plants root
faster and develop stronger root systems resulting in
superior vigor and yield. The quick growth of a strong
root system also helps prevent Pithium infection. If
infection
occurs, the sucess rate of recovery is
signifi cantly better than rockwool.SaiCoir’s superior
water holding ability protects plants from stress caused
by variations in watering frequency. Due to SaiCoir’s
unique ability to maintain its structural properties, it
has become a popular choice for cut flower roses and
gerberas. SaiCoir can meet many unique growing needs
with pre-nutriated coir, custom slab dimensions and a
wide selection of water holding capacities.
Hot house growers have fewer problems since
coir is more forgiving of variations in watering
frequency.
Grades
SaiCoir Grow Bags –
Regular
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SaiCoir Grow Bags –
Lite
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This blend is
processed to obtain a perfect balance of fiber and
large particles to increasedrainage, aeration and
provide excellent water retention capacity.
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The Lite blend
contains additional long fi bers to enhance
drainage and porosity, thus decreasingthe water
holding capacity by 10-15% and increasing aeration
compared to regular bags. |
Item
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Standard SaiCoir Grow Bag
Dimensions
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Slabs/pallet
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Slabs/40'
container
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SGB1
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40¨ L x 6¨ W x 1.5¨
H compressed (4.8¨ expanded Height)
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400
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8000
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SGB2
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40¨ L x 8¨ W x 1.5¨
H compressed (4.8¨ expanded Height)
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350
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7000
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SGB3
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20¨ L x 6¨ W x 1.5¨ H compressed
(4.8¨ expanded Height)
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800
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16000 |
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