New Jute Plug
New Jute Plug
These organic plugs are made of Jute.
It is a versatile material. The plants from which jute is obtained mainly occur in warm, humid areas such as Bangladesh, China, and India. In the Netherlands, we also used it within the industry, but the production of jute decreased in the early 1970s. Partly due to the emergence of the petrochemical industry. Due to the environmentally-friendly nature of jute, production has now become a little more attention.
Jute and Hydroponics
Within the hydroponics cultivation, it could be a new 100% sustainable and biodegradable plug. The latest jute products are characterized by the use of jute mixed with patented water storage flakes, which combination allows optimum moisture and air balance in the plug. If necessary, the carrier can easily be removed from the soil or plant and is fully compostable. It has long been known that the water absorption capacity of Sisal and Jute natural fiber composites is high.
The natural fibers are hydrophilic, allowing them to absorb moisture more quickly and turn it off. Various studies have been conducted into the water absorption capacity of these composites. But if you want to retain the moisture you need, for example, modern SAPs, polymers based on acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, which has been polymerized together with an "internal crosslinking agent". This is a substance that makes connections between the polymer molecules so that they form a three-dimensional network that can swell but not dissolve in water. The polymers are partially neutralized, for example with sodium or potassium hydroxide. The remaining acid groups and the sodium or potassium ions ensure the retention of products. But it does play a role in the possible interactions with nutrients.
What is clear is that this jute plug is characterized by the use of jute and patented water storage bio-flakes which combination allows an optimized moisture and air balance. So no doubt they have found an optimal solution for making the plug suitable for each breeding phase, and it is also available in different variations and sizes.
If you would like more information or a free sample go to our site Hydroponics-Nederland