Measuring is knowing – Discover what is happening in your substrate

Successful growing starts with a clear strategy. As a grower, you decide before you start how you want to manage water, nutrition and root development. But do you actually know what is really happening in your substrate slab or cube? Drainage measurements and experience give an indication, but they do not tell the whole story.

Did you know that you can always contact a Cultilene Application Specialist for water content and EC measurements in your slabs and cubes? These measurements give you an objective, detailed view of the conditions in the substrate – a valuable basis for substantiating or adjusting your strategy.

Why are these measurements relevant?

The substrate is the heart of cultivation. This is where water, oxygen and nutrients come together and lay the foundation for healthy root development. Small differences in water content or EC can have a major impact on uptake, growth and ultimately production.

Cultilene measurements provide a clear report that can be seen as an X-ray of the stone wool. Among other things, this shows:

• The water content in the slab or cube.
• The EC level at different positions.
• The distribution of water in the substrate.

This provides a unique insight into the slab or cube – something that is not visible with drain measurements alone. This confirms whether your current management is appropriate for the phase of cultivation.

How does it work?

Our specialists carry out measurements in your slabs and cubes and discuss the results with you. 
Based on these insights, you can:

• Optimize: Does your strategy match the current phase of cultivation?
• Adjust: Prevent problems such as excessive EC or insufficient root activity.
• Plan: Lay a solid foundation for the rest of the season.

Working together for success

To measure is to know – and brainstorming with a specialist makes all the difference. By gaining insight into what is happening in your substrate, you can confidently manage water, nutrition and root development. This lays the foundation for healthy, productive cultivation.

The information provided by Saint-Gobain Cultilene has been compiled with great care and is intended solely as a guideline for the user. Saint-Gobain Cultilene therefore cannot guarantee any errors and no rights may be derived from the information or advice provided. The user himself is responsible for checking the accuracy and suitability of the information and advice for application. No commercial use may be made of the information and advice provided by Saint-Gobain Cultilene, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Saint-Gobain Cultilene.