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Saeheungnong Plug Nursery - Case Study
Cucumber young plants are sensitive to root damage. By using Growcoon we increase the transplant success rate because the roots stay protected. People around me wondered why I use Growcoon. For me it was an innovation and a good investment. As time went by it showed its true value. When seedlings are sensitive, and cultivation days in the nursery are short Growcoon increases the transplant success rate of our seedlings.
- 100% biodegradable
- Natural microclimate
- Unique fit
- Choose your own substrate
Growcoon is a biodegradable growth and seed plug holder which is placed inside the propagation tray before the filling of substrate. Because of the open net structure, Growcoon protects and supports young plants for optimal growth. The unique shape makes it possible to fill Growcoons with crop specific substrate and can be filled loosely.
Combined with the perfect fit in the tray, Growcoon creates an optimal microclimate for root development. The net structure protects the rootzone and makes transplanting possible in an early stage without harming the roots.
Once the seedling is transplanted, the mission of Growcoon is completed. As the plant continues healthy development, Growcoon will slowly be biodegraded and will be converted into water and CO2.
`Since the start in 2002 Saeheungnong Plug Nursery became a well-respected grower. With a production of more than 5 million young plants per year this South Korean nursery is one of the leading vegetable seedling growers of the country. Saeheungnong Plug Nursery specializes in vegetable seedlings such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and eggplants`.
`The Growcoon possesses unique properties that ensure the plug is completely biodegradable. When in contact with substrate, Growcoons are biologically decomposed by micro-organisms such as fungi and bacteria. The Growcoon is gradually converted to water and C02. This leaves no toxic residue. This degradation process has been fully analyzed by TÜV, which has led to the obtaining of the OK Soil and OK Compost certificate`.
`Efficiency is important for every grower. Growcoon makes it possible to work more efficient. The Growcoons are stacked in a compact way. As a result, the cost of transport become very economical. With the use of the Growcoon Dispenser, all Growcoons will automatically be placed in trays. Moreover, transplanting becomes easier. During automation, the root ball remains intact, and the root zone is protected from damage. Growcoon even makes it possible to transplant at an earlier stage`.
