New Potting Technique, Root Health

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Originally Posted by Douglas Scanlan

I see. You like that more than fir bark?

Yes I find that it does not hold salts , is easy to rewet if left to dry , does not compete with the plant for nitrogen , does not breakdown for at least 2 years and best of all does not harbor pathogens easily . I find that the root systems of my plants are altogether a lot healthier growing in CHC .
Its disadvantages are that you must control the ph of your feed water as CHC takes on the ph of the feed water very quickly. Also if you buy it in block form it must be processed before use, as the manufacturers use salt as a preservative for shipping to other countries.