Vermicoco

Title: VERMICO. Seed Coater in trays

 

Contributor: Centro Tecnológico Tecnova 

 

Years: 2010-2012

 

Objective: To obtain an alternative organic product to vermiculite with similar characteristics for covering seeds in trays.

 

Summary:

 

The project has had several phases up to the final validation of the coconut fibre product intended to cover the seed trays:  

 

  • Selection of the different raw materials for the manufacture of the product.  
  • Analysis of physical and chemical properties.  
  • Germination, rooting and phytotoxicity tests on different crops. 
  • Product validation.
  • Ecocert approval of the product for use in organic farming.