Understanding modern growing media in agriculture
About this episode
This episode explores the importance of modern growing media in agriculture, featuring insights from Dean Oellerman on various substrates and their impact on crop production.
What role does growing media play in crop success? In this episode, we unpack the science behind specialised substrates such as coir, peat moss, perlite, and Hygromix, and their growing role in greenhouse, nursery, and intensive horticultural production. Featuring insights from Dean Oellerman of Greenhouse Technologies, the conversation explores root development, water management, germination, nutrient monitoring, and the realities of adopting soilless growing systems in Southern Africa.
People in this episode
Guest: Dean Oellerman
Topics covered
- growing media
- crop success
- soilless systems
- horticulture
- water management
- nutrient monitoring
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Greenhouse Technologies
Products: coir, peat moss, perlite, Hygromix
Places: Southern Africa
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