BVB TopClean
BVB TopClean is an organic covering agent that can be used to prevent the growth of moss and weeds .This covering agent is extremely suitable for use in tree nurseries. BVB TopClean can also be used for ornamental plants and soft fruits. BVB TopClean is thoroughly tested in our laboratory and at actual growers.
Product traits
- Safe: extensively tested and completely safe for the crop
- Moisture: permeable to water, quick drying, reduces the evaporation of the substrate
- No waste: the cover material forms a solid top layer that stays in place during transport and wind
- Applicability: can be used for both pot and open soil cultivation
- Availability: available in big bag, big bale, 70L bags, or bulk.
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Composition & amount required
Chemical analysis
- EC value: <0.5
- Ph value: 4.5 – 5.0
- No nitrogen fixation with conventional cultivation with conventional fertilizers
Composition
50% stable bark (topping bark 4/8)
50% bark wood
Based on practical tests at a number of our customers, the following quantities apply to larger, common pot sizes:
15-liter pots – 2.5 cm thick layer of BVB TopClean – 550 pots/m3
25-liter pots – 3cm thick layer of BVB TopClean – 370 pots/m3
25-liter pots – 3.5 cm thick layer of BVB TopClean – 315 pots/m3
Instructions for use
- Apply a layer of BVB TopClean of at least 1.5 cm to each pot.
- The top layer will become one solid layer after a number of times watering the plants. As a result, no material is spilled and the tray field and means of transport remain clean.
- BVB TopClean can easily be applied with any common dosing machine.
- The covering agent occupies approximately 10% of the pot volume. For that reason, a possible adjustment of the amount of fertilizer must be taken into account.
- The use of BVB TopClean reduces the evaporation in the substrate. Keep this in mind when setting the irrigation frequency.
