TMT collaborating with…

Esoteric Hydroponics

Jeffrey Winterbourne (owner and founder) is a leading authority on hydroponics and closed environment agriculture.

Approximately 90% of all cut fresh flowers purchased in the UK are hydroponically grown, and an estimated 65% of all fruit and vegetables purchased from your supermarket, again are grown in hydroponics systems under HPS grow lights.

Hydroponics Systems

Plants are grown in an inert, sterile growing medium and fed a mixture of water and nutrient. The principle is basic; plants that are grown in soil have to continuously develop their rootballs in search of water, nutrients and air so the majority of the plants available energy is spent on the lower root development restricting its upper growth. In hydroponics, the water, nutrient and air is mainlined directly to the rootball, freeing the plant to use its available energy in its upper leaf, fruit, or flower development. That coupled with the fact that it has all the specific nutrient, air and water it could ever want, means plants grow at a previously unheard of rate. If you like “it’s super charged battery farming for plants on steroids” but the plants are in heaven, not hell. Because plants grown in a hydroponics system can be given very exact and specific doses of nutrient, a crop raised hydroponically will develop optimum levels of appearance, yield and flavour. Because the roots of plants grown in a soil less medium do not need to constantly grow in search of nutrient, more plants can be grown in a smaller area. You will thus be making the best use of whatever space is available to you.

Case study: A development of mobile growth racks incorporating timed lighting and irrigation

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Philip Rusted, founder and owner of Practical Plants Ltd has a real passion for plants and plant health. Having previously worked with multiple European Governments and a wide range of UK research institutes dealing with Japanese Knotweed and invasive weed eradication, this collaboration with TMT has reignited the passion for research and development in Philip.

As a member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and a Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, this collaboration is exactly the kind of work that Philip loves to get involved with.

Practical Plants Ltd are the premier plant supplier in the UK, sourcing and supplying plants for horticulture professionals; garden designers, landscapers, landscape architects, gardeners, ecologists and developers.

Practical Plants Ltd are not a nursery, but rather a One Stop Shop for all your plant requirements. From trees, hedging, herbaceous and indoor plants, the list is almost endless. Coupled with outstanding personal service and a team that has a passion for detail, they are able to offer help and assistance for all of your green needs.

If you require assistance to select the appropriate plants and trees for your scheme, discuss suitable alternatives, or want some tips for planting and groundworks Practical Plants have the resources and over 30 years experience in horticulture to answer your questions and offer the best possible advice.

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