Grow-Tech Announces BioStrate, Its Newest Hydroponic Growing Medium
December 2, 2014 
Grow-Tech LLC recently announced the release of BioStrate Felt, a biobased textile specifically engineered for the growing of hydroponic microgreens and baby salad greens.
BioStrate Felt was developed in-house with the support of USDA funding and is manufactured in Maine. The blend of biopolymers and natural fibers is designed to manage water efficiently for optimal growth in a variety of hydroponic systems.
BioStrate Felt is the first in a range of products in development using Grow-Tech’s biopolymer technology platform.
“We have been fortunate to be able to use our experience in the horticulture sector combined with a close collaboration with innovators in the hydroponics sector to develop a new substrate that meets the needs of this fast growing market,” says Edwin Dijkshoorn, Grow-Tech’s CEO.
Grow-Tech’s technical sales team can work directly with growers to custom cut the product to perfectly fit the grower’s systems.
Read more about the product here. For more information, visit Grow-Tech.com.
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