Fytocell is the new hydroponic substrate that
outperforms its predecessors.
> Perfect
Air / Water Ratio for Root Growth
Fytocell’s structure provides a near perfect air/water ratio
at all times, encouraging the
development of a mass of finely branched roots – enabling
better uptake of water and essential
nutrients. The result is stronger, healthier plants and improved
yields.
 > Scientifically Proven – Air 37% by volume
Oxygen is as vital to healthy root development as water and nutrients.
The open cell structure
of Fytocell ensures good oxygen content throughout the entire depth
of the slab or pot of flakes
– even when Fytocell is saturated. Before Fytocell it was
very easy to add water to a substrate
– but far more difficult to add oxygen!
> Easy Water Management
Fytocell is impossible to over-wet at a maximum 60% saturation.
Even when the slab or flakes
are saturated the structure of Fytocell ensures there is sufficient
air for healthy root growth.
Should Fytocell dry out for any reason, re-wetting is simple and
trouble free.
• flood and drain
• dripper irrigate
• hand water
• run to waste or recirculating systems
> Start With A Clean Substrate
Minimise your risk. Fytocell is sterile. This gives your young
plant the best start to life. Fytocell
has a starting pH of between 5.5 – 7.0 so there is no need
to adjust your pH – just add your
nutrient solution.
> 100% Biodegradable and Compostable – Proven in Holland
Fytocell is an aminoplast foam. It is harmless to the environment
and is 100% biodgradable and
compostable, making disposal easier and maintaining the green image.
> Easy to Use in Hydroponics
Lightweight and easy to handle – non prickly. Fytocell is
impossible to overwater. Fytocell
provides the plant with easy access to water, so in case of power
failure there is a good water
buffer. Fytocell has low cation exchange and flushes easily.
> Can’t be Beaten — Great Capillary Action
Great capillary action of Fytocell means that water is drawn
up to the top of the slab. In uneven
surface conditions where either ponding or dryness can occur, Fytocell
is still able to provide a
balanced air / water ratio in both the slab and flake form.
Get Rooted with FytoClone. Starting a plant has never been so
easy. Just add water, light
and warmth. FytoClone encourages large numbers of roots to grow.
FytoClone is sterile and
provides a well balanced environment with an excellent ratio of
air to water. This results in
pure white, quality roots. Hormone gel or powder is optional.
 Andrew,
Sunstate Hydroponics, Maroochydore, Queensland:
It has been a long time since something new has come along to
revolutionise growing.
Fytocell fits that description. Field results have shown consistent
benefits including, flushing and maintenance tasks being so much
easier and root disease and fungus gnat problems are a thing of
the
past for most growers.
Yields have increased due to consistent air/water ratios and
explosive root growth. Fytocell has become our recommended medium
for both cost and results.
Chris, The Hydroponic Connection, Boronia, Victoria:
Fytocell, easy, inexpensive and the results speak for themselves.
Rob, Robs Garden Centre, Windsor Gardens, South Australia:
Fytocell produces what the customers want – better yields.
Fytocell
is easy to use and virtually impossible to over water. The availability
of extra air throughout the pot profile equates to better roots
and a
stronger plant. If you haven’t tried Fytocell, you’ve
got to give it a go!
Clay, Nutriflo Hydroponic Systems, West Gosford, New South Wales:
Our customers are amazed with Fytocell’s performance as are
we. Used under different growing conditions,
no other medium achieved these results.
What is Fytocell?
Fytocell is an aminoplast resin foam. This results in a light
but very
stable white spongy pH neutralised substrate. The dry matter
content is between 16 and 20 Kg/m3. 100% Australian made.
100% biodegradable.
Who is Fytocell?
Developed in Holland and seven years in the making. Fytocell
Australia
where the product is made, brings together experience from Australia,
Netherlands and New Zealand. This product is used commercially
in
Europe. Mainly in Holland, Belgium, UK and Spain.
 Product Range
Fytocell is available in three forms: FytoSlab and FytoFlake and
FytoClone.
FytoSlab is Fytocell foam in a pH neutralised solid form. We
can
provide these in a variety of sizes (see below) and/or potentially
make any shape or size within reason to suit the customer.
All sizes
are in millimetres – mm.
- FytoSlab 900 x 120 x 90
- FytoSlab 900 x 180 x 80
- FytoFlake CropBox 35L
- FytoFlake is the solid form of Fytocell, flaked, pH neutralised
and bagged in 50L and 100L plastic bags.
- FytoClone specifically made for cloning and pH neutralized.
- FytoClone 48 (4 x 12 cell) with perforated drip tray
- FytoClone 48 (1 x 48 cell) with perforated drip tray
- FytoClone 72 (4 x 15 cell) with non perforated drip tray
- FytoClone 72 (1 x 72 cell) with perforated or non perforated
drip tray
- Dimensions of 48 cell are 350 x 290 mm (cell 38 x 45 x 50)
- Dimensions of 72 cell are 530 x 270 mm (cell 40 x 40 x 55)
- FytoClone 6L refill pack
How to Use and Hot Tips
> Fytocell is easy to use. Both FytoSlab and FytoFlake must
be
pre-saturated for up to 30 - 36 hours with your normal nutrient
solution. This will allow Fytocell to reach its maximum water
holding capacity of around 60% for slab and 50% for flake. The
saturation also helps disperse the neutralising solution.
> Fytocell contains no nutritional elements. As Fytocell is
supplied at
a pH of 5.5 –7.0 you do not need to add pH adjusted water,
just
soak with normal nutrient solution. The nutritional requirements
are very similar to rockwool and perlite.
> Instructions for use are on the FytoFlake
bag. For FytoSlab
the only
difference is, for a non-continuous system, cut the drainage holes
in the plastic wrap after saturation, for continuous cut them before
saturation.
> The watering regime for Fytocell in
general is very flexible due to
its “can not be overwatered tag”. Fytocell will perform
in perlite,
coir, sawdust or rockwool irrigation systems. You know when the
maximum water holding capacity has been reached when you see
excess water coming out the bottom, commonly called run off.
> Fytocell should be fully saturated before the plants are
placed in FytoFlake or on FytoSlab. As with all substrates there
may be a tendency for water to be drawn out of the plant
block or cube if the medium is not saturated. Do not
cut your plant block or cube into the slab any deeper
than 10mm. If using a small plug, make sure that
the top of the plug is at least10mm higher than the
surface of FytoFlake.
> FytoFlake is packed on volume. Some bags may feel
slightly heavier than others. Do not be concerned,
the only difference is the dryness of the foam after
we have treated it. In other words some foam may
already have 5-10% moisture in it. If FytoSlab breaks,
just push it together and you will still grow a strong
and healthy plant.
> Fytocell is environmentally safe and due to the fact that
it
is sterile, it does not contain soil borne bacteria.
> After use, Fytocell can be dug into the garden. It will turn
into
the same colour as the soil. |
