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Pansy (Flo 3.5) - 4" Pot Production |
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ZeoponiX materials produce superior plants with less fertilization |
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Greenhouse bedding plant grow out of the Padparadja variety pansy, was conducted in 4 inch (10cm) diameter pots to compare the effects of various ZeoponiX medium formulations,
supplemental soluble fertilizer rates and ZeoponiX amendment rates.
Studies were replicated complete randomized block experiments involving nine (9) treatments: four (4)
different proprietary zeoponic formulations (NPK and minor nutrients) and controls. ZeoponiX formulations were incorporated at a standard volumetric rate with a peat:perlite blend. |
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Soluble fertilizer was fed to the control at 50%(0.5x), full (1.0 x) and 150%(1.5x) rates weekly with 20-10-20; 200 ml of 200 ppm N being full (1.0 x) fertility. The ZeoponiX treatment shown in the chart below
received no supplemental fertilization..
Pansy starter plugs were transplanted into 4" pots containing 0.5 liter of media in early November 1996 and placed in the greenhouse. At 8 weeks
after transplanting data were collected on plant measurements and quality ratings.
This experiment demonstrated that ZeoponiX media can be used to produce high quality bedding plants using little or no
supplemental fertilization. By contrast with the ZeoponiX materials, untreated natural zeolite produced no measurable plant performanace or fertilizer efficiency benefits |
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2000 by ZeoponiX, Inc. and Boulder Innovative Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 19105, Boulder, CO 80308 USA (303) 673-00098
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