COCO MAT AND ROOT CONTROL SHEET (51 X 30 X 3CM)

Description

The Coco Mat and Root Control Sheet (51 x 30 x 3cm) is a purpose-engineered propagation and growing accessory that combines a compressed coco coir mat with a root control function — providing a stable, nutrient-compatible growing surface for cuttings, seedlings, and established plants that also manages root development and prevents the root circling and mass penetration into growing equipment that can complicate transplanting and system maintenance in hydroponic and NFT setups.

The Dual Function of Coco Mats with Root Control

Standard growing surfaces in NFT channels and hydroponic trays allow plant roots to penetrate freely into the nutrient film and system structure. While this enables vigorous root development and nutrient uptake, it also creates practical management challenges. Roots penetrate through the mat and into system channels, making plant removal at the end of a growing cycle difficult and time-consuming. Root debris left in channels after crop removal becomes a source of contamination for subsequent growing cycles. The root control function of this mat addresses these challenges. The lower face of the mat prevents root penetration beyond the mat’s depth, keeping roots within the mat itself. This makes plant management and system cleaning substantially easier. The upper surface provides the ideal growing substrate — coco coir’s moisture retention, aeration properties, and nutrient-compatible chemistry — for the plants growing within the mat. At The Horticulture Company we supply a full range of hydroponic and NFT growing components, and the coco mat with root control is a professional accessory that experienced NFT and growing-channel operators will appreciate for the practical improvements it makes to system management.

Dimensions and System Compatibility

The 51 x 30 x 3cm format fits standard NFT channels and growing trays in common use in the UK. The 3cm depth provides sufficient root zone volume for the productive development of the crops typically grown in NFT systems. Cut to size where channels or trays require a different dimension to the standard format.