Products Description
Planting cubes are a popular growing medium for hydroponic and indoor gardening. There are many benefits to using planting cubes when growing basil, and these can largely be attributed to the unique properties of the material and the way it interacts with plant roots and nutrient solutions. Now we will explore the advantages of plant cubes when growing basil in detail.
Using planting cubes as a growing medium for basil offers many advantages. They provide consistent water and nutrient distribution, excellent root aeration, are pH neutral, easy to handle, sterile and resistant to disease, and are sustainable. All of these factors contribute to healthy growth and optimal yields of basil plants, making plant cubes a great option for both hydroponic and indoor gardeners.
Planting cubes are pH neutral, which means they do not affect the pH of the nutrient solution. This is important because basil plants require a slightly acidic pH range of around 6.0–7.0 for optimal growth. If the pH of the nutrient solution is too high or too low, it can cause nutrient lockout, which means the plants cannot uptake the nutrients they need to grow. With Tenlead planting cubes, growers can easily adjust the pH of the nutrient solution without worrying about the growing medium affecting it.
Planting cubes are very easy to handle and work with. They come in pre-cut and pre-drilled sizes, making them a convenient option for growers. They can be easily inserted into a hydroponic system or placed in a traditional potting mix. They are also lightweight and easy to transport, making them an ideal choice for indoor growing setups.
Company Profile
Xiamen Goot Advanced Material Co., Ltd. Batch mold foaming in 1998.
The first continuous production assenbly line on stram in 2001(phenolic foam board composited with aluminum foil on both facing sides)
Phenolic composited with steel duct panel on stream in 2006.
Quantity production of phenolic wall insulation panel in 2009.
Fujian Tenlead Advanced Co., Ltd.
Production base moved to Longyan city in 2011 (with newer equipment and bigger production capacity).
Aquired ISO 9001 & 14001 certificates in 2014.
More product series on stream and more applications.
Products parameters
| Material | Phenolic foam |
| Density | 11-20kg/m³ 40-50kg/m³ |
| Pore space | 90-98% |
| PH value | 6.5-7.4 |
| Electrical conductivity(ds/m, 20C degrees) | 0.55 |
| Shrinkage | < 0.01% |
| Compressive strength(kpa) | 20-31 |
| Fully available water(%vol) | 50-61% |
| Water retention time(h) | 72-144 |
| Water retention capacity(%vol) | 50-91% |
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