Oasis Grower Solutions Launches New Precision Hydroponic Substrate
March 20, 2024 
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The Oasis AeroSelect PlugSheet from Oasis Grower Solutions. Photo courtesy of Oasis Grower Solutions
Propagation media operation Oasis Grower Solutions has announced the release of its OASIS® AeroSelect™ PlugSheet engineered foam substrate. The newest addition to the OASIS AeroFamily Substrates line was developed specifically in response to grower requests for a product option with higher water-holding capacity for warmer seasonal or year-round climates, as well as crops, conditions, or growing systems with higher water demands.
The new OASIS AeroSelect PlugSheet builds on the success of OASIS AeroMax™ PlugSheet, an ultra-low-density hydroponic substrate with maximum air porosity launched in 2021. With the new OASIS AeroSelect PlugSheet, the Oasis Grower Solutions Research, Innovation & Development team created a finer cell structure with optimal air porosity plus increased water-holding capacity and capillary action. The result is a seed-to-harvest precision hydroponic substrate for higher water demand that delivers superior results, even with challenging crops like spinach.
OASIS AeroSelect PlugSheet is ideal for hydroponic propagation and production of all leafy greens, including spinach, and microgreens in warmer climates or conditions with higher water demand. Sheets are available pre-dibbled for single- or multi-seed propagation, as well as un-dibbled plain sheets for microgreen production.
According to the company, with OASIS AeroSelect PlugSheet engineered foam substrate, growers can go from propagation through Nutrient Film Technique, Deep Water Culture, or Dry-Hydroponics production and enjoy the following benefits:
• Finer cell structure balances air porosity with increased water-holding capacity and superior capillary action for finer roots and more branching.
• Clean, food-safe substrate arrives uncontaminated and free of pests and pathogens, including plant and food-borne pathogens.
• Ultra-low density encourages uniform germination, rapid root penetration and unrestricted seedling growth for exceptional young plants.
• Reliable, consistent, structurally stable media delivers uncompromised air-to-water ratio throughout propagation and production.
• Spongy, semi-rigid substrate minimizes dust generation and improves production handling, especially when wet.
• Inert substrate maximizes grower flexibility for precision nutrient dosing programs.
• Unique open matrix eliminates the risk of overwatering, when used properly.
OASIS AeroSelect PlugSheet engineered foam hydroponic substrate is available from national and international distributors in 50ct, 104ct, 162ct, and 276ct single- and multi-seed sheets, pre-dibbled with Oasis Grower Solutions’ precision center-to-center spacing.
For more information, visit OasisGrowerSolutions.com.