Grower Testimonials

Trial, Switch and Succeed with HydraFiber

Five peers tell you about trialing and getting comfortable with this game-changing substrate, making the switch and how this new product is working across their full range of crops.

"The biggest efficiency is space savings. We're able to bring in 3 to 4 loads of compressed HydraFiber vs. 30 to 40 of perlite."

Ron Van Der Hengst

South Central Growers, Inc.

President of Operations

"The transition to HydraFiber was so easy. I have 25 people on my growing staff and each one had no problem moving from a standard perlite mix to the HydraFiber mix. Things like Bonzi drenches…same rates. pH improved. EC was right there, too. Water management is straightforward and simple. No challenges for the growers whatsoever."

Paul Hardiman

Head Grower

Dan Schantz Farms & Greenhouses, Zionsville, PA

“HydraFiber is a labor-saving tool, a money-saving tool and it’s a soil amendment that helps us grow better plants. We’re very happy with the rooting and the mature plant quality we’re able to produce.”

Ashley Smith

Head Grower

Bell Nursery, Springfield, OH

"I cannot think of a better partner and working relationship....."

Jerry Halamuda

Industry Veteran

“You’re getting the same thing you’re getting from perlite or vermiculite, but you’re also getting more air porosity, more water-holding capacity, and better plant performance, so it really makes sense to switch to a HydraFiber blend.”

Mike Spitzner

General Manager

Charles Spitzner Nursery, Long Island, New York