Fiberpit growing medium or tree bark is a type of growing medium prepared from the fibers of the bark and covering of trees in the northern region of Iran, which can be used as a suitable planting medium and replace soil or mixed with it. Water is used in the agricultural sector. This substrate for plants and animals is an important factor in the maintenance of flowers and plants. The first key points are success in agriculture and horticulture. Also, the problem of water shortage in recent years in the country has made the use of chopped tree bark as fibers more necessary than before.

What are bark fibers?

The type of planting medium is prepared from the fibers of broad-leaf trees, which in English is known as fiberpit or tree bark fibers, which is considered as a soil improver in agricultural terms. These planting materials such as cocopeat and peat moss are used as planting materials to replace soil and nowadays It can be widely used in domestic and commercial cultivation, and it is also a very suitable substrate for living organisms such as snails and leeches.

How to use:

The ready-made substrate with appropriate granulation, which is already packed and supplied in suitable bags, has a volume up to three times its own weight, which should be soaked in water in a suitable tank at the first stage, and after this stage, as much as possible. Excess water should be allowed to go out so that the substrate can absorb enough water and if necessary, it should be mixed with things such as perlite in a pot or seedling tray, and in the stage of water supply to the substrate in which the seedlings are grown, it is mandatory to use The method of fogging or drip irrigation should be used.

Advantages:

This bed is classified as an organic planting bed and is one of the best planting beds for plants. And it reduces water consumption by about 30% due to the absorption of water through the fibers of the skin, which the plant receives over time based on the need along with micronutrients and during the decomposition of fiberpit, and due to having more than 50% carbon in the absence of pollution. seeds or plants and seedlings and the environment reduces the need for fungicides or chemical controllers to zero.

Saving Water :

The potential of this substrate for water retention is very high compared to other types of planting substrate, and therefore it helps both in water consumption and optimal plant growth. As a result, the soil moisture increases and causes significant savings in water consumption in the agricultural sector.

Proper ventilation:

Paji fiberpit has good ventilation power, tree bark fibers have a very good air permeability even when they are saturated with water, and the result of combining this material with soil or similar cases prevents compaction and while improving the soil from hardening and It prevents its compression.

Free from soil diseases and pests:

One of the most important advantages is that it is free from all kinds of seed contamination, pests and diseases. Due to the organic carbon and the fact that the bark fibers are located in the inner layer of the tree trunk and grow, they are free from many pollutions of soil and environmental origin. .

high durability :

Compared to other types of culture medium, it has a longer shelf life. It can be used as a culture medium for at least four years and up to ten years.

pH (acidity) suitable for plant growth: The acidity range of the substrate is 6, which is considered suitable for most plants. In this pH range, micronutrient elements will be easily available to the plant roots.

Reducing germination time and rapid root growth:

The inherent quality of the fibers and proper ventilation of this substrate have made the use of soil for seed germination and planting cuttings to be known as the best planting substrate. Experience has shown that it increases the rate of seed germination and cutting rooting.

Helping the environment:

This product is a completely organic material and does not have any adverse effect on the environment and returns to nature after decomposition.

The cases where fiberpit has been used so far:

It has been used as a cultivation bed for all kinds of vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers, and for growing flowers, plants, cuttings and houseplants, for growing seeds, cuttings, and saffron onions, and for growing snails. and has had reliable and economical productions.

For the export of beggar flowers and plants, due to the lack of export or import in the target country, the soil along with the plant and the pot, due to having suitable micronutrient conditions needed in the long term for growing and creating vegetables, can be used to replace the soil.