soilless media plant and soil science standard 4 objective 2
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Soilless MediaPlant and Soil Science
Standard 4 Objective 2
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Soilless Media When raising plants there are many different
options for a growing media
Most of the time think all plants grow in soil This is not the case
Does anyone know the kind of growing media we commonly use in our greenhouse? Is is soil? or a Soilless media?
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Composition of Potting Mixes
Soil (loamy, good structure, pesticide-free)
Coarse aggregates for drainage (sand, perlite, vermiculite, shredded plastics)
Organic amendments to hold water (sphagnum peat moss, tree bark, sawdust, rice hulls, shredded coconut hulls, wood chip/sludge compost)
Most contain no soil
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Advantages of Soilless Mixes
sterile
lightweight
good moisture retention and drainage
free of weed seeds
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Disadvantages of Soilless Mixes
minor elements are missing
light weight - pots tip in strong wind
transplants may not adjust well to new media
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Content of mixes Soilless mixes contain various
combinations of the following materials.
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Perliteimproves aeration
of volcanic origin
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Spahgnum Moss Dehydrated remains of acid bog plants
Used to cover seeds because it is lightweight, controls disease, and holds moisture.
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Peat Moss Partially decomposed underwater vegetation.
Holds moisture well
Low in nutrients
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VermiculiteExploded Mica
Improves aeration
Holds moisture very well
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Limestone Raises pH
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Hydroponics Technique of growing plants in non-soil
medium using feeding mixture of essential plant nutrients dissolved in H2O
Three main types static solution culture
medium culture
aeroponics