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Grow Microgreens with Terrafibre Hemp Grow Mat
Update - i&#;m about to buy my 5th packet and still love these mats!!! Also growing mustard and buckwheat on them very successfully now :)" - Michele Faulkner DEFINITELY A MUST! "I grow microgreens professionally and have now switched from soil to these wonderful mats. They do require watering a little more but they are easy enough to water if you bottom water them. They are actually 100 times easier to use than soil which do have problems with mold and bugs. I HIGHLY recommend using these." - Alex Krupp For small to large scale microgreen producers, works very well!! "I am a small scale commercial producer using these grow pads for microgreens such as pea shoots, radish, clover, fenugreek, and many more all using these pads successfully. My Instagram is urbanverticalco and is [ protected] if you have any question on how to use them I would love to help. Can't stress enough the value these pads have created for my business. Also really good for wheat grass. For more information shoot me a message." - Urban Vertical No mess - great alternative to soil "I grow microgreens on a small scale & sell locally to stores, restaurants, direct to customer, etc. I&#;ve been looking for a good alternative to soil and found these Terrafibre hemp mats to be a fantastic choice. No mess, less disease issues, quicker clean up, priced better than similar options, and I find the mats don&#;t break apart as easily as other grow mats."
- Rainbow City Farms It depends on your growing environment. Every greenhouse and growing room has different levels of humidity, so it can affect your mats moisture levels. We recommend to spritz 1-2 times daily depending on the mats needs. For the first 3 days, we recommend to stack the trays and deprive the seeds from light. After 3 days, provide with approximately 8-10 hours light, with plenty of water will encourage strong germination and growth. &#;They are designed for one times use, that&#;s why we made them fully biodegradable and compostable. If you want to try re-using them, dry the mats out, pull off the roots and sterilize the mats with a food grade hydrogen peroxide. It&#;s a lot of work, but if it works for you, great! &#;All microgreens seeds can be grown on our mat. If you are switching from anoter media, do some trials for what works best for you. Growers in California have different growing techniques compared to up here in Canada. If you try using other seeds, like flowers, it will work for germination, but as soon as it&#;s past its true leaf stage, it will need to start getting nutrients and likely transplanted to a larger container.
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FAQ
Q &#; What are the grow mats made of?
A &#; The Terrafibre Grow Mats are made from Canadian Grown Hemp Fibre. The Hemp Fibre is sourced from local farmers across Canada, mainly Alberta and Manitoba. The Hemp Fibre is separated, cleaned and processed into our 100% biodegradable soilless growing medium. The white backing on the grow mats is made from biodegradable cellulose.
Q &#; How much water and light do the mats need?
A &#; It depends on your growing environment. Every greenhouse and growing room has different levels of humidity, so it can affect your mats moisture levels. We recommend to spritz 1-2 times daily depending on the mats needs. For the first 3 days, we recommend to stack the trays and deprive the seeds from light. After 3 days, provide with approximately 8-10 hours light, with plenty of water will encourage strong germination and growth.
Q &#; Do you sell internationally? If so, what countries are able to purchase your products online?
A &#; The Terrafibre products are currently only available in Canada, USA, UK, Italy, France, Spain and Germany. We are working hard to expand our reach and will soon be available in more Countries.
Q &#; Can these mats be easily cut and sliced into different sized trays? A &#; Yes, but it will dull your scissors up! The Terrafibre Hemp Grow Mats can easily be sliced or cut to fit into various sized trays. We use a mechanized fabric cutter that has a sharpening wheel that works amazing.
Q &#; Are the Grow Mats single use, or can they be used multiple times? A &#; They are designed for single use, that&#;s why we made them fully biodegradable and compostable. If you want to try re-using them, dry the mats out, pull off the roots and sterilize the mats with a food grade hydrogen peroxide. It&#;s a lot of work, but if it works for you, great!
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Q &#; Do the mats completely replace soil and all you need is water? Or do they need nutrients or minerals?
A &#; Just plain old tap water will do the trick (assuming the ph isn&#;t wild) All your mats need is to be watered 1-2 times a day depending, along with approximately 8 hours of light/sunlight a day. Seeds have enough nutrients to get them to the full lifecycle of microgreens.
Q &#; Do I need to soak my seeds before using the mat?
A &#; We recommend soaking seeds for approximately 6-8 hours before sprinkling across the hemp grow mats. Look on the seed bags instruction, or a quick google search for specific amounts of time.
Q &#; Can all seeds be grown on the mats?
A &#; All microgreens seeds can be grown on our mat. If you are switching from another media, do some trials for what works best for you. Growers in California have different growing techniques compared to Canada. If you try using other seeds, like flowers, it will work for germination, but as soon as it&#;s past its true leaf stage, it will need to start getting nutrients and likely transplanted to a larger container.
Q &#; What sizes are available in the Hemp Grow Mat?
A &#; The Terrafibre Hemp Grow Mats are available in sizes 5&#; x 5&#;, 10&#; x 20&#; and the large hemp roll which is 10&#; x 120&#;. Bulk custom sized orders are available upon request, just reach out to our sales team.
Q &#; Do you have to do anything else to the mat before use? Or can you just slip them straight out of the packet into a grow tray?
A &#; Step 1: Open the packet. Step 2: Pull out a grow mat and place it into a grow tray. It really is as simple as that! Be sure to give the mat a healthy watering the first time, to ensure the hemp is completely saturated with no standing water visible over the hemp.
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