Gold Label - premium products for demanding growers

The family company Gold Label, with a tradition dating back to 1987, holds a leading position in the Dutch market in the production of growing media and plant nutrition. Although it has been at the forefront of the hydroponics industry for decades, it still maintains a modern approach both in terms of the production and innovation of its unique products, and in terms of external communication and customer care. We have also found in practice that it is easy to understand why, for many growers, fertilisers or growing media with the gold label are the only conceivable choice. We have summarised the advantages of the certified products of this prestigious Dutch brand for you in this article.

Gold Label Growing Media

Did you know that Gold Label is the only growing media manufacturer in the world to hold KIWA certification, guaranteeing completely unprecedented possible quality and the health of cultivated plants?

The range of Gold Label growing media includes:

• Single-component hydroponic growing media
• Mixed hydroponic growing media
• Virgin peat growing media

Single-component hydroponic growing media

• The first example is the popular hydroponic growing medium expanded clay pebbles. These are balls with a diameter of 8-16 mm, made from expanded clay. Gold Label Expanded Clay Pebbles (Hydro Round Pebble), sold in a 45-litre pack, stand out above all for their exceptional structure:
• The unusually firm ceramic layer limits water absorption. This makes it ideal even for the most intensive hydroponic irrigation styles.
• As is well known, an optimally aerated root system brings better results when growing all types of plants. That is why improved oxygenation of the root system is also important, thanks to the round shape, which creates sufficient space for the growing medium to be saturated with air.
• This hydroponic growing medium also stands out in terms of economy. Thanks to its firm ceramic structure, it only rarely “sticks” to plant roots. As a result, it is easy to clean and can be used repeatedly without any problem!

• Another single-component growing medium from the Dutch Gold Label brand that is suitable for hydroponic use is Gold Label Coco, a pure coconut growing medium of the highest quality. KIWA and RHP Horticulture certification suggest that this is thoroughly rinsed and buffered coco, which serves as an extra clean and stable growing medium in which you will have perfect control over the nutrition of your plants, whether on a mineral or purely organic basis. (You can read more about growing plants in coco in a separate article: Growing in Coco.)
• Gold Label Coco contains no residual salts.
• The buffer ensures the stability of the growing medium.
• An ideal growing medium for targeted plant nutrition, where an experienced grower supplies only the nutrients needed, and only when the plant truly needs them. The result is fantastic yields. After all, just look at the picture of the root system of a plant grown in pure coco from Gold Label. A joy to behold!

• Gold Label Perlite is quite possibly the best perlite on the market. This volcanic rock of purely natural origin is used to aerate growing media or as a rooting growing medium. It has been treated to be as light and porous as possible. This allows you to benefit from the following specific properties of this perlite:
• Its wide range of applications is made possible by its exceptional ability to absorb moisture. Gold Label Perlite creates air pockets while also helping to retain heat.
• Top-quality perlite such as this helps prevent soil compaction.
• Despite its 100% organic composition, Gold Label Perlite has a long service life and retains its stability over the long term.
• When working with perlite, you only need to take into account its increased dustiness.

Mixed hydroponic growing media

Hydro Mix 60/40 (HydroCoco 60/40) is a perfect blend of the purest clay pebbles (expanded clay) and coconut growing medium, available in 15 or 40 litre packs. This hydroponic growing medium works excellently in container irrigation, and it is especially appreciated by growers who prefer a lower irrigation frequency in hydroponics. You may already suspect that this is thanks to its ability to hold a large amount of water. The high air-to-water ratio increases oxygen levels in the root zone.

• Mixed hydroponic growing media offer growers a sensible compromise. It is a balance between control and results. The newest example in this manufacturer’s range is the nutrient-rich blend of coconut growing medium and perlite Gold Label Coco Perlite 70/30. Why try it?
• The optimal water-to-air ratio! This is a very porous and light growing medium that combines a huge air volume with high water retention and capillary action.
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