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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Calibrachoa Lime Rate Reduction Study
Lime rate study detailing how increasing the amount of HydraFiber in your mix, and decreasing peat, reduces the amount of lime needed to maintain pH levels.
The Science Behind Managing Your pH
A University of New Hampshire study tests how to manage pH levels among substrates.
HydraFiber Heroes: Ron Van Der Hengst, South Central Growers, Inc.
The President of Operations at South Central Growers shares how well his HydraFiber trial went and tips for anyone looking to do the same.
Mum Production with HydraFiber
Trial data showing how a field of mums thrives with HydraFiber versus other cultivation practices.
HydraFiber Heroes: Fernando Hernandez, Colorpoint LLC, Illinois
The Operations Manager of Colorpoint Illinois discusses the easy transition to HydraFiber in their Chicago greenhouse.
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.
Propagation with HydraFiber
Trial data analyzing propagation with HydraFiber, showing how HydraFiber generates extra air space in soil, allowing for great rooting.
Poinsettia Propagation Trial
A trial comparing propagation of poinsettias with mixes containing substrates at different percentages.
The Sustainability of HydraFiber
Tips on how to take advantage of the sustainability of 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.
Wettability: Peat vs. HydraFiber demonstration
This float test highlights the differences between the wettability of peat and HydraFiber.
Nitrogen Immobilization
An explanation of why there is no nitrogen draw down with HydraFiber, at the correct rates.
HydraFiber Physical Characteristics
An overview of the characteristics of HydraFiber and how that allows for higher air space and water-holding capacity.
Managing Your pH Overview
A study demonstrates how HydraFiber requires less lime to manage pH than peat.