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Developing a Biodegradable Controlled‑Release Fertiliser
Episode 304

Developing a Biodegradable Controlled‑Release Fertiliser

Hydroponics Daily

October 23, 20258m 15s

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Show Notes

Dr. Russell Sharp discusses manufacturing chitosan biofungicide and announces a lab breakthrough creating a biodegradable alternative to Osmocote, driven by concerns over microplastics and corporate practices.

The episode covers trials showing hemp matting outperforms coco coir for microgreens, a failed cardboard grow‑media test, resilient ebb-and-flood clay bead trials, and planning considerations for a hydroponic shipping container.

Additional notes include observations on Israeli agricultural land ownership, a European HGV driver shortage, an anecdote about Dr. Dre and 'chronic', and a promise to highlight positive hydroponic work from Israel in a future episode.

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