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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HydraFiber Heroes: Tim Van Der Hengst, South Central Growers, Inc.
The Head of Production at South Central Growers talks about how HydraFiber has been a game changer for them.
HydraFiber Heroes: Jose Navarijo, South Central Growers, Inc.
R&D Manager at South Central Growers discusses the consistency HydraFiber has provided in growing healthy plants.
HydraFiber Heroes: Chad Cagle, Colorpoint LLC, Kentucky
The Head Grower at Colorpoint of Kentucky shares how his team didn't need to make any growing or cultural practices to incorporate HydraFiber into the mix.
HydraFiber Heroes: Dean Lublace, Colorpoint LLC, Kentucky
The Service Tech at Colorpoint of Kentucky candidly talks about how easy the HPU machine is to use.
HydraFiber Processing Unit: Suggested Shelf Stock Replacement Parts
One-page sheet of HPU Wear Parts and Suggested Spare Parts to aid in minor repairs, if needed.
HydraFiber Heroes: Brent Troost, Colorpoint LLC, Illinois
Head Grower, Brent Troost, of Colorpoint Illinois, shares how easy his transition to HydraFiber was.
How Growers are Evolving to HydraFiber
Hear HydraFiber success stories from growers all across the country.
Managing Your pH Overview
A study demonstrates how HydraFiber requires less lime to manage pH than peat.
HydraFiber Physical Characteristics
An overview of the characteristics of HydraFiber and how that allows for higher air space and water-holding capacity.
Nitrogen Immobilization
An explanation of why there is no nitrogen draw down with HydraFiber, at the correct rates.
How HydraFiber Can Benefit Your Operation
An overview of the benefits HydraFiber can bring to your greenhouse, including better plants and better margins.
Wettability: Peat vs. HydraFiber demonstration
This float test highlights the differences between the wettability of peat and HydraFiber.
Water Management
From 2018 CULTIVATE, Daniel Norden gives you an honest take on what changes you may have to make when switching to HydraFiber.
The Sustainability of HydraFiber
Tips on how to take advantage of the sustainability of HydraFiber.
Poinsettia Propagation Trial
A trial comparing propagation of poinsettias with mixes containing substrates at different percentages.