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Orchiata bark 12-18mm

for more than 50 years

Daltons Orchiata is a natural, organic product made from Pinus radiata bark from renewable forests in New Zealand. The natural properties of this exceptional growing substrate have been proven by orchid growers worldwide to provide true value and consistently superior growth.

Quality

orchid-friendly substrate known for superior quality.
during ageing, beneficial micro-organisms thrive; pathogens eliminated.
outer bark holds water and nutrients; inner bark remains stable.
uniform chip size ensures consistent hydration and longevity.
promises unmatched performance for optimal orchid growth.

saves time and money

ready to use straight from the bag; no initial flushing needed.
pH balanced and doesn’t break down in the pot.
beneficial micro-organisms resist pathogens for healthier roots.
reduces repotting frequency and accelerates growth.
offers potential labour cost savings and increased plant value.

Environment

produced from sustainable and renewable resources.
bark sourced from managed forests in New Zealand, ensuring sustainability.
Pinus radiata is one of the most widely planted commercial trees, not only in New Zealand

Characteristics

100% natural, organic and renewable New Zealand resource
aged bark holds water and nutrients on outer surface
ideal wet/dry cycle for orchids
promotes healthy plant growth
very hard physical structure - will not compost
ideal for both hobbyist and commercial growers
use straight from the bag

Technical

pH 5.5 – 6.5
EC <0.3 mS/cm
moisture <15%
nitrogen fixed for stable EC
uniform chip size in bag
versatile, ideal growing media for a variety of orchid species

source: https://www.daltons.co.nz

Base price

10l bag (1l = € 1,50)
35l bag (1l = € 1,03)

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Besgrow specialises in the production of high-quality growing media from sustainable, renewable resources. It is important to us to offer you products that allow you to grow high quality plants with less effort. Our sustainable process is controlled from the raw materials to our processing facilities to create high quality solutions that satisfy growers.
Our products are backed by research, rigorous processes and testing to give you a proven result. In everything we do, the goal is to help our customers grow healthy plants.
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Orchiata

The natural positive properties of the New Zealand Pinus radiata are further enhanced by our exceptional production processes. Specialised, purpose-built machinery and manual labour are used to produce ORCHIATA.
Daltons' machinery and production systems are of the highest quality and allow us to control the bark production process to strict specifications. The history, experience and technical information gained over 20 years has enabled us to refine our process.
We have quality control procedures in place at all stages of processing to ensure that ORCHIATA meets our quality standards. Throughout production, great care is taken to ensure that only the highest quality ORCHIATA leaves our factory.