Method of preparation of coconut mats to use in greenhouse

Abstract

Based on the analysis of modern methods of production of protected soil, an increase in the number of coconut mats as the main means of production was determined, which is explained by availability, good moisture, good absorption of the mother liquor, and as a result of qualitative formation of the root system of the plant. All coconut moths, existing in the Ukrainian market, are supplied to coconut only in a dry, unprepared state. The agrochemical analysis of coconut mats revealed the presence of large sodium in the mat and low humidity of the coconut substrate, indicating the unpreparedness of the mat for use. The technology of preparation of coconut mat for use in greenhouses with the use of the least amount of technological operations is offered, which enables to accelerate plant planting. This technology includes five main technological operations for the preparation of coconut mat: cutting mats, saturation of mats with aqueous solution, infusing mats, creating drainage holes, washing the mats. The following is a description of all technological operations that enables the use of this technology for any enterprise that uses coconut mats as the main production facility. This technology provides for the mechanization of the matte preparation process using special equipment, in particular an irrigation mixer, as the main feeder unit for the mother liquor, which can then be used for irrigation of plants that will be planted in coconut mats. Upon completion of the preparation of coconut mat, the main indicator indicating readiness of the mother to work, is the level of electrical conductivity drainage solution, which should be no more than 0.5. This indicator is achieved by washing coconut mat.