Mapito 80 Liter Bag

Discover the many benefits of growing on Mapito substrate. This substrate has a firm structure and ensures an optimal ratio between water and oxygen. This results in very good harvests! Mapito consists of rock wool flakes and PU flakes and has an excellent ability to store water and nutrients. Nowadays, the use of Mapito has become increasingly popular among growers due to its many benefits.

Pay attention to the quality of Mapito flakes. Not all flakes are of the same quality. Some growers try to save money by purchasing cheap bulk lots of Mapito flakes, but this can lead to disappointing results. These cheap Mapito flakes are often made from residual material from the furniture industry, which is not suitable as a substrate for growing plants. Therefore choose the quality and reliability of Mapito from Atami. A good base is essential for a successful growing process, as the quality of the plant depends for 50% on the substrate.

Before Mapito can be used, it must be thoroughly rinsed to reduce its electrical conductivity. In addition, it is important to keep an eye on the pH value of the substrate. For the best results on Mapito, it is ideal to maintain a pH value between 5.3 and 5.8. Since normal tap water has a pH value of 7.5, the pH value must be brought down. This can be achieved by using pH-min and applying the correct dosage. Regular measurements and monitoring are recommended. Information about the pH value of tap water in your area can often be found on the internet.

When growing on Mapito, it is important to soak the substrate thoroughly beforehand. This increases Mapito's ability to retain water and release it to the plants. Failure to soak Mapito or soaking it incorrectly can lead to problems, such as cuttings that do not grow or survive properly. This is because unsoaked Mapito cannot absorb enough moisture and nutrition. The soaking of Mapito can be compared to that of rock wool. A good soaking period is 24 hours, during which the Mapito must be kept constantly wet.

A useful growing tip is to ensure that they are filled to the maximum when filling flower pots or growing containers with Mapito flakes. This way you prevent the substrate from collapsing too much after wetting the flakes. The weight of the water makes the flakes heavier and squeezes out air, which can cause the substrate to shrink. By applying a sufficiently thick layer of Mapito, the substrate remains thick enough for plants to grow on. If the layer still collapses too much, add additional flakes until the pot is optimally filled.

Order Mapito substrate now in a handy 80 liter bag and benefit from the many benefits! Please note: due to additional packaging costs, we charge €3 extra when shipping rock wool.