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The matrix revolution is essential. As environmental awareness grows, the post-processing challenges of rock wool have become more pressing. Peat, traditionally used as a growing medium, is a non-renewable resource in the short term. Overexploitation has been restricted due to its limited availability, and the uneven distribution of peat resources has led to significantly increased transportation costs—especially from the northeastern production areas to southern regions where it's commonly used. This situation has drawn attention to the potential of various organic waste materials.
Organic wastes used as growth media must meet certain criteria. First, the total nutrients after fermentation should generally be below 4% (N + P₂O₅ + K₂O on a dry basis). If the nutrient content exceeds 4%, it can be classified as organic fertilizer. Second, the material should remain stable for over one year after fermentation. Third, the EC value (electrical conductivity) should be below 4, and the water absorption rate should be above 2. Additionally, the raw materials need to be available at a low cost. Examples include cottonseed husks, pig manure, cow dung, rice husks, slag ash, sawdust, and mushroom-growing residue—materials that can be transformed into eco-friendly cultivation substrates.
However, the concept of organic ecological cultivation matrices is relatively new, emerging only in recent decades alongside growing environmental consciousness. It involves fermenting organic waste, often with the addition of functional bacteria like "Jinbao" fermentation aids. A small amount of peat, vermiculite, or perlite may be added to create a non-toxic, renewable medium suitable for modern horticultural practices.
The key to developing this type of organic ecological medium lies in creating a substrate with stable physical and chemical properties, easily accessible raw materials, low production costs, minimal environmental impact, and the ability to scale for commercial use. Using organic waste to produce soilless organic media not only addresses waste management issues but also enhances the sustainable use of natural resources, offering both ecological and social benefits. Economic returns are also an important consideration.
In China, many flower gardens have started using Jinbao fermentation auxiliaries to turn wood bark, sawdust, and other agricultural byproducts into eco-friendly growth media. These efforts have yielded impressive economic results and are now being widely promoted. For more details, you can visit the official website or get in touch for further information.
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