Products Description
| 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% |
Advantages with Tenlead Growing Cube:
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They will strong and continue to retain water properly.
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Hydroponic growing cube have high water holding capacity.
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Growers can easily and quickly adjust the fertilizer concentration and control EC and pH by using growing cube.
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Nutrients directly reach the crop root through the cube.
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They can provide sustainable production in a limited space.
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They contribute to the sustainable development of urban farming and indoor growing.
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Growing cubes in standard sizes 250x250x20mm, 250x250x25mm, 250x250x30mm.
Factory
Phenolic foam, also known as phenol formaldehyde foam, is a synthetic and rigid insulation material that is commonly used in construction, refrigeration, and insulation applications. They are lightweight and durable material that has excellent thermal and sound insulation properties. Phenolic foam has increasingly become popular for use in growing cube for hydroponics and hydroculture. Hydroponics is a soil-less method of growing plants that uses nutrient-rich water to provide the necessary minerals and nutrients for plant growth. They offer several benefits that make it a suitable option for plant growing cubes.
The first advantage of using phenolic foam as a growing cube is its excellent water retention capacity. The foam can retain up to 90% of its weight in water and nutrients, which ensures that the plants are continuously supplied with the necessary moisture needed for optimal growth. In hydroponics and hydroculture, plants require a consistent supply of water and nutrients to grow consistently, and phenolic foam can provide this. The product is also resistant to water saturation, ensuring that it does not become waterlogged, as this can lead to the plants’ root system’s suffocation.
Phenolic foam has a neutral pH level that does not affect plant growth negatively. The growing cube does not introduce harmful chemicals or pathogens into the growing environment, ensuring the plants grow well and are free of toxins and contaminants. This property is essential, especially when growing edible crops such as vegetables.
The cube is lightweight and readily available in different sizes and shapes, making it easy to customize and fit into different hydroponic and hydroculture systems. The material’s lightweight also makes it easy to move the growing units around, allowing for flexibility in plant arrangement.
It has excellent insulation properties, which means that it can maintain the temperature of the growing environment. This is especially important when growing plants in regions with extreme weather conditions. The material can keep the hydroponic and hydroculture systems at a consistent temperature without the need for additional insulation, saving costs and ensuring optimal plant growth.
In conclusion, phenolic foam offers several benefits that make it ideal for use a growing cube in hydroponics and hydroculture.
Our advantage
Sample evaluation!
Provide sample and trial order are accepted for the quality strictly.
Save Effort!
This hydroponic growing cubes not only make the vegetables more durable, saves nutrient solution, but also makes vegetables grow better.
Material!
Eco-friendly phenolic foam material, can be planted directly into the ground and garden.
Services!
Support OEM and ODM.
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