HydraFiber Ultra Bales
Our HydraFiber® Ultra line is a powerful and proven engineered media that has become essential for professional greenhouse growers, nursery growers, and soil blenders. Customers have seen better growth and better margins, whether it’s from improved root development and overall plant quality, inventory management, shelf life, efficiency or environmental benefits.
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Best for growers who amend/blend their own soil and have one or more transplant lines
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Requires specialized equipment; can be added to most existing mix lines
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Highly compressed (13:1 expansion rate); most economical raw material delivers best cost savings
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50-lb bales are available in three formulations based on crop types and timing
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OMRI Listed for Organic Use
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Propagation, 4 in., 6 in. & gallons
4 in., 6 in., 1 gallon & 2 gallon
1 gallon, 2 gallon & larger
| 065WB | 160WB | 365WB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 4.5 +/- 0.4 | ||
| EC (MS/CM) | 0.01 - 0.19 | ||
| Moisture Content^ | 22% +/- 4% | ||
| Organic Matter^^ | 99.7 +/- 0.2% | ||
^ Measured on weight basis
^^ Loss Ignition (ASTM D586-97)
| 065WB | 160WB | 365WB | |
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| Total Porosity | 93-97% | 92-97% | 92-97% |
| Container Capacity (WHC)** | 49-55% | 65-69% | 65-69% |
| Air Pore Space | 39-47% | 25-29% | 25-29% |
| Expected Fiber Life Span | 1 year | 2.5 years | 3-5 years |
| LOOSE BULK DENSITY*** | 3.85 - 1.4 lb/ft3 +/- 0.2 lb/ft3 (22 kg/m3 +/- 3 kg/m3) |
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*Derived from Porometer Test Method-NCSU Substrates Lab
**WHC = Water-Holding Capacity
***Profile Fiber Opener
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Ready to start your move toward better margins and plants? Horticultural professionals engaged in commercial production are encouraged to request a free product sample kit.
If you’re interested in HydraFiber® Engineered Media, complete a sample request form to see firsthand how our engineered fibers and blends can change your operation.
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