International Journal of Horticultural Science (Oct 2005)
Effect of physical properties of horticultural substrates on pepper transplant development
Abstract
Pepper transplants were grown in trays using 6 different growing media. Trays were filled in a loose and in a compact manner with the 5 different peats and coconut coir. Measurements were made for the most important physical parameters of each single medium studying their effect on transplant development. Results indicated that compaction had had a beneficial effect on the germination of the transplants and on the rate of their development.
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