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improved germination and better plant quality reduces losses by up to New from Grodan: Grodan Pro, the plug based on the revolutionary Vision technology. Grodan Pro will radically alter your ideas about propagation. This is because Grodan Pro is A concept that has been redeveloped from the very basics. The improved germination and uniform plant development result in higher transplant quality, with losses reduced by up to 20%. In addition, the plug makes more efficient use of water as 100% recycling on the wetting line is now feasible. During its development Grodan listened closely to the...

Seed germination is improved and young plant quality is distinctively better. The plug offers one other major advantage: it is firmer and retains its structure when handled by machinery, which makes Grodan Pro ideal for use in automated systems. All these benefits make the new Grodan Pro the perfect way to introduce Precision Growing to your nursery: control is now firmly in your own hands at every stage from seeding to delivery. Vision technology pushes back boundaries The basic principle behind the new Vision technology was Grodan Next Generation technology. The knowhow acquired in...

The ideal plug for propagators As a propagator you will naturally place high demands on your seeding plugs: high germination percentage, uniform seedling development, maximum plant quality, optimal ease of handling and maximum contribution to sustainability. The new Grodan Pro excels in all these aspects and the benefit is that the percentage of useable transplants will be significantly higher. Trials also reveal a higher germination percentage and greater uniformity between individual plants! 5 pros The added value of the revolutionary Vision technology

Pro 1: Higher germination percentage The stable structure and more uniform dimensions of the plug optimise the sowing process. Less seed will be wasted: each seed rolls easily into the centre of the plug, because of the improved shape of the seed hole: a feature that also saves labour on the seeding line as fewer plugs will have to be filled by hand. This all promotes uniform germination, undisturbed plant growth and ultimately results in more seedlings that you will be able to transplant.

Pro 2: Greater plant uniformity Thanks to their identical height, the uniformity between plants has significantly improved. As the seeds are correctly centred in the plug, each seed can easily root, which results in fewer twisted seedlings. The root tips can easily penetrate the plug, resulting in uniform emergence. The subsequent root formation will also ensure that the seedlings are firmly anchored: the perfect guarantee for uniform plant development.

increases tne number of usable transplants Pro 3: Better plant quality Vision technology facilitates undisturbed growth and better plant control. The effects of the favourable air/water ratio are uniform growth (so less risk of peripheral effects in individual trays). The uniform decrease and resaturation allow maximum WC control, enabling the plants to develop more vigorously. This ultimately produces a higher number of top quality, usable transplants and a higher uniformity between the individual plants.

Pro 4: Fewer losses during automated processes The application of the Vision technology increases the stability of the plug and makes automatic processing easier if a selection machine is used. The uniform dimensions and increased volume enable the plugs to be removed from the trays and replaced with ultimate precision. Therefore, during the selection process transplant loss will be minimised and the quality of the plants that are transplanted into the block will be improved!

Pro 5: Paves the way to more sustainable cultivation Grodan Pro not only optimises your cultivation results, it also contributes to enhancing the sustainability of the propagation process. The new Grodan Pro absorbs water quickly, resulting in a uniform distribution of water and EC. This even distribution of water ensures optimum contact between the water and the seed, which minimises seed losses. The uniform decrease and resaturation allow maximum control of WC, enabling the plants to develop vigorously. This leads to more efficient use of water and lower costs. Using the possibility to...

For more information: scan the QR code less loss with the revolutionary Vision technology” Richard Technical Advisor Grodan will gladly support you Developing an optimum product is all very well. That’s what Grodan has already done with its Grodan Pro based on the Vision technology. But that’s not enough for Grodan. We also want to offer you the very best support available to make the most of your new plugs. You can rely on the technical advisors of Grodan for all the help you need

All our information and advice is compiled with the greatest possible care and in accordance with state of the art technology However we are unable to assume any liability for the contents - June 2011 vision Grodan PO Box 1160 6040KD Roermond The Netherlands T + 31 475 353020 F + 31 475 353716 www.grodan.com Grodan is part of Rockwool BV pefc