Welcome to the HydraFiber Resource Library

From trialing tips and growing practices, to the set up and maintenance of your HydraFiber Processing Unit (HPU) and HydraFiber Expander (HE) machines, find everything you need to grow better plants and better margins right here.

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Developing a quality control program for wettability in mixed products
Learn how to achieve the right moisture content in your mix and how to test if your mix is properly hydrated.
Water Management
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HydraFiber Overview
This brochure contains everything you need to know about HydraFiber and how it can help your operation grow better margins and better plants.
HydraFiber Product Information
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Product Guide: Ultra and EZ Blend Towers
Both HydraFiber Ultra and EZ Blend are available in ready-to-mix, tower form and don't require any additional equipment. This guide lays out the advantages, characteristics and applications of both HydraFiber options.
HydraFiber Product Information
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HYDRAFIBER FAQS
Use these answers to the most commonly asked questions as a quick reference for all things HydraFiber.
HydraFiber Product Information
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HydraFiber at a Glance for Growers
Get the short overview of why HydraFiber is growing better plants and better margins for growers across the country.
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Replace Your Perlite with HydraFiber
As perlite supplies become more scarce and costs go up, leading growers are switching to engineered-fiber HydraFiber as the high-quality, cost-effective alternative.
Growing with HydraFiber
Greenhouse management webinar
Proven Solutions to Overcome Substrate Shortages
Growers are no strangers to logistical issues and substrate shortages. Watch this Greenhouse Management webinar to see how HydraFiber helps you overcome those issues and grow healthy, strong plants.
Growing with HydraFiber
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How to Mix HydraFiber Towers with a Ribbon Blender
See the process of cutting and mixing a HydraFiber tower using a ribbon blender.
Blending & Filling
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How to Cut and Mix HydraFiber Towers
This video takes you through the process of measuring, cutting and blending a HydraFiber tower for a growing media mix. A great resource for those who like to see before they do.
Blending & Filling
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HydraFiber EZ Blend Tower Batch Processing Calculations
Quickly calculate how much HydraFiber EZ Blend you should add to your mix and get instructions to help you get right to work.
Blending & Filling
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HydraFiber Ultra Tower Batch Processing Calculations
Quickly calculate how much HydraFiber Ultra you should add to your mix and get instructions to help you get right to work.
Blending & Filling
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Podcast: Product Availability & Substrate Shortages in the Horticulture Industry
Tight peat supplies make now an excellent time to add HydaFiber to your growing mix. HydraFiber can stretch the peat you do have no matter what kind of mix line or blending method you're currently using. Listen to this overview to learn how relatively easy it can be to incorporate, and why HydraFiber is an ideal peat replacement.
Growing with HydraFiber
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HydraFiber Processing Unit: Panel and Conveyor Installation Instructions
After your HydraFiber Processing Unit is in place and the permanent legs have been installed, use these instructions for easy conveyor installation.
HPU Installation
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HydraFiber Equipment Testimonial
Growers share their experiences with switching to HydraFiber — including how they've been able to eliminate perlite and reduce other raw materials in their greenhouses.
HPU Installation
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HydraFiber Processing Unit Technical Bulletin: Bearing Shim Plate Installation
Reference this guide to properly retrofit shims needing replacement from stray soil/substrate particles affecting your HPU's operation.
HPU Installation