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.