Horticultural materials play a crucial role in horticultural activities, providing necessary support and nutrition for plant growth. The following are the main types of horticultural materials and their usage methods:
1. * * Cultivation substrate and medium**
-Peat: a natural swamp product formed over thousands of years, sterile, non-toxic, pollution-free, with good aeration performance, rich in organic matter, humic acid, and nutrients, suitable for cultivation substrates and soil conditioners.
-Coconut coir: Coconut shell fiber powder, pure natural organic medium, suitable for plant cultivation after processing.
-Garden soil: also known as vegetable garden soil or field soil, it has high fertility and good aggregate structure, but is prone to compaction and is often mixed with other media for use.
-Chiyu soil: formed by the accumulation of volcanic ash, highly permeable, slightly acidic, conducive to water storage and drainage, often mixed with other media for use.
-Vermiculite: a natural and non-toxic mineral with ion exchange ability, which has a great effect on soil nutrition and is commonly used in horticultural cultivation.
-Perlite: Formed by the cooling of acidic lava from volcanic eruptions, it has a pearl like fissure structure and is commonly used as a horticultural medium.
2. * * Fertilizer**
-Fertilizer is an essential part of horticultural activities, providing plants with necessary nutrients and promoting their growth. Common fertilizers include organic fertilizers, inorganic fertilizers, compound fertilizers, etc. When using them, they should be reasonably combined according to the plant species and growth stage.
3. * * Garden maintenance products**
-Leaf cleaner: removes dust and pesticide residues from plant surfaces, forms a protective layer, and prevents dust adsorption.
-Root promoter: Promotes plant root growth and improves product quality.
4. * * Cultivation container**
-Cultivation containers are used for installing green plants, including planting troughs with soil and planting spaces with breathable and hydrophobic holes. Container materials are diverse, such as plastic, ceramics, wood, etc. When choosing, the growth habits and aesthetics of plants should be considered.
5. Greenhouse materials**
-Greenhouse materials are used for greenhouse construction to improve the ability of plants to resist wind, snow, rainstorm and fire. Common greenhouse materials include plastic film, glass, steel, etc.
6. * * Mechanical tools**
-Garden machinery tools are used for pruning, organizing and other tasks of plants, such as garden scissors, saws, hoes, etc. When choosing, consideration should be given to the durability and ease of use of the tool.
7. * * Other materials**
-This also includes materials such as formula soil (used for pot changing, cutting, sowing, etc.), pesticides (such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate), watering tools, etc. These materials also play an important role in horticultural activities.
There are many types of horticultural materials, and when using them, they should be selected reasonably according to the plant species, growth stage, and horticultural needs to achieve the best horticultural effect.