AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS

CLASSIFICATION

• Generally, agriculture is done by two methods :

• Conventional method - where natural soil is been used.
• Modern method - where Expanded clay aggregate is used either with soil or individually.
• Modern method in agriculture includes:
• Horticulture
• Hydroculture / Hydroponics
• Plants In Greenhouse Containers

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 HORTICULTURE

• It improves the physical characteristics of these classic substrates for

cutting production, for the growth of hothouse plants, for the growth of
plants for flower borders, etc.
• ECA has also been used in mixtures with mineral soil to improve the soil
structure of nurseries.
• ECA has other quality improvement such as following:
• Increase air space for healthier root development
• Reduce compaction of soil and Increase soil porosity
• Reduce of sweet soil weight
• Reduce labour cost through more efficient watering
• Increase profits with quicker crop turnover and higher plant quality

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PLANTS IN GREEHOUSE CONTAINERS

• The soil in the containers is subject in time to pressing

due to its weight and the water.
• Adding ECA significantly and permanently improves its
porosity features for air and drainage, thus avoiding the
suffocation of the roots and enhancing the overall result.
• Furthermore, the soil, with 20-30% of ECA, reduces the
excessive weight of the containers, yet assuring the
necessary stability.
• ECA is also useful when moving plants from the container
to the customer's garden.
• A layer of ECA on the bottom of the hole assures
drainage and the right level of humidity so the plants take
root better.

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HYDROCULTURE AND HYDROPONIC

• ECA is pH neutral, is not compact and is reusable, making the

product highly recommended and good for the environment.
• ECA expanded clay is used as a direct replacement for soil,
mainly in hydroculture and hydroponic systems.
• ECA allows the system to be stable in form and structure, while
allowing excess liquid to be absorbed.
• Hydroponic cultivation with ECA is what is called a closed
system.
• Expanded clay is inert, so the plants’ nutrition depends on
providing a nutritional solution.
• ECA , also supports plants, since its regular shape results in
better aeration and lower moisture retention.
• Another great advantage of ECA expanded clay in this system, is
that it is very light and easy to manage.

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 • The porous micro-surface texture and interior porous
structure of ECA resist clogging and provides superior
aeration that promotes growth of delicate, fine root systems.
• Since most soils consist of solid particles, water and air, it is
necessary to maintain a careful balance.
• A good soil profile is approximately 25% water, 25% air and
50% solid particulate matter.
• However, when soils are compacted, an imbalance occurs
and water and air are squeezed out.
• The most important result of compacted soil is
decomposition or putrefaction of root.
• Expanded clay does not need to be re-applied year after
year.
• With ECA you can avoid compact or solid condition.
ECA 2-8 mm & 8-15 mm

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NFT System

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NFT System
 Dutch Bucket system

ECA 8-15 mm
Grow Cups

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