KRONEN is using high quality quarz sand with a particle size of 1-3mm derived from clean sites. Pure sand shows a low water capacity and high drainage capacity but mixed with peat it does reduce air capacity and increases water capacity due to an increase in fine pores in the substrates.
Sand
At the KRONEN Group, we combine expertise, sustainability, and quality to deliver unmatched raw materials for your diverse needs.
For the plant:
- increased drainage
- reduces risk of water logging
- increased water holding capacity
For the growing media:
- increased air capacity and drainage
- increased water holding capacity
- improves re-wetting
- reduces shrinkage
- increases weight of the substrate
For the environment:
- sustainability
- peat reduction