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Grodan Vitaflor
For an optimal result the right block slab combination is essential. Grodan Vitaflor and Plantop Rosa  are based on the same technology and are fully compatible. The uniform structure guarantees a continuous development of roots both in the block and the slab throughout the entire cultivation.
Benefits
  • Easy irrigation for rapid drainage
  • Long life cycle
  • Vigorous, uniform crop
  • Replenishes fast
  • Sustainable use of water and nutrients
Smart Fibre Structure
The Grodan Vitaflor slab has a smart fibre structure that can be used for several years. Grodan developed it specially for the cultivation of roses. The slab greatly outperforms other slabs in terms of firmness and water-retention capacity. “The slab is harder; it’s still as high as when we first started using it and it shows no brown discolouration whatsoever. That means that the distribution of moisture throughout the slab has been perfect for those eighteen months.” The secret is the fibre thickness combined with the density and the way the fibre threads are connected to one another. These characteristics make the slab a bit more brittle, but also firmer. “We are now working on ways of increasing the slab’s life even further,” adds Grodan’s account manager Dennis Raadschelders.
The fibre structure ensures good drainage of the slab. “Other favourable advantages of the Vitaflor slabs are the homogeneity between the slabs and the uniform distribution of water, nutrients and oxygen,” says the grower. The good capillary effect means that the bottom part of the slab is never too wet nor the top part too dry. The entire slab volume is available for the development of the roots, resulting in a vigorous crop.
Moisture Balance
The grower doesn’t believe that a crop’s success is solely dependent on the employed type of substrate. “Different slabs have different characteristics, and growers have to find out how to work best with them. But there’s no denying that it’s a lot easier to control the moisture balance in a ‘dry’ slab that drains quickly and sucks up water effectively like the Vitaflor slabs."

“The greater firmness is probably the most important improvement for rose growers” says Joop van den Nouweland.
Grodan Vitaflor does what it promises.

Contact Details
1300 477 424
info@irribiz.com.au
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