Eco Agro  starter block is a renewable organic propagation media, that offer excellent drainage and aeration properties for healthy seed germination and strong rooting. This product is made of special particle blend buffered coco pith material which ensure quality plant germination. Grow block enclose with a degradable bag to hold the shape of the block. This can be used as an alternative for widely used rockwool media.

This product maintains WHC of 60-75% and AFP of 20-35% which ensuring optimum oxygen level to the roots and water requirement in the vegetative stage of the plant to grow rapidly. Grow block remain stable in the propagation stage of the plant due to naturally high lignin content of the substrate. This product can be optimized to any EC or PH range and can be used with different range of fertilizers.

Eco Agro starter blocks are  popular among professional  cut-flower and vegetable growers using hydroponic systems, greenhouses or other nursery applications due to their following properties

  • Excellent drainage and aeration
  • Fast and healthy seed germination & Strong root development
  • Free from pathogens, weeds and contaminations

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical

PRODUCT

MATERIAL

WHC

AFP

Particle Size

                                                                            

Bulk Density

Grow Block

100% Coco pith

60 – 75

20- 35

0.2 – 4.0 mm

75 – 85 g/l

common sizes                              5×5 cm, 8×8 cm, 10x10cm

Chemical

PRODUCT

EC

PH

Grow Block (without fertilizer)

300 ± 200 µS/cm

5.0 – 5.4

Grow Block (with standard fertilizer)

1250 – 2300 µS/cm

5.0 – 5.4

EcoAgroTM    Grow blocks can be used as plant propagation starter. Seedlings and cuttings can be easily germinated on this block with less effort. Grow blocks can be prepared with or without fertilizer according to the requirement.

This product is made of special particle blend buffered coco pith material which ensure quality plant germination. Grow block enclose with a degradable net to hold the shape of the block. This can be used as an alternative for widely used rockwool media.

The Starter bags are made with 100% super washed coir natural material, in different sizes and shapes that are 100% bio-degradable. Water Holding Capacity of 65%-75%. Air-filled porosity of 25%-35% ensures optimum oxygen diffusion rates in the root zone. The coir compressed to square shape block and packed in  UV treated co-extruded PE bags.  

  • Excellent drainage and aeration
  • Fast and healthy seed germination
  • Strong root development
  • Free from pathogens, weeds and contaminations

Eco Agro starter bags are popular among professional  cut-flower and vegetable growers using hydroponic systems, greenhouses or other nursery applications.