Welcome to the future of plant growth media technology! Sure To Grow® was designed by growers for growers with input from some of the best minds in hydroponic gardening and horticulture.  STG hydroponic supplies provide significant advantages by addressing all of the major issues faced by today’s indoor gardening enthusiasts and hobbyists. "Sure To Grow" Advantages for Growers:   •  Compatible with major growing systems  •  Light, clean and hygienic  •  Requires no presoaking, no pre-conditioning  •  No itchy, irritating fibers  •  Does not interfere with nutrient EC and pH  •  No mess, no clean-up, no pre-conditioning  •  Indefinite shelf life  •  Lower product cost, lower freight cost "Sure To Grow" Advantages for Plants:  •  Quicker germination and higher yields  •  Optimal aeration and water retention  •  Inert, sterile and pH neutral  •  No nutrient salt build-up  •  Less incidence of disease, molds and fungus

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Sure To Grow Products

	Grow Cubes	Hydroponic propagation Cubes for germination of seeds and for rooting cuttings. Available in standard sizes of 1.5”. A superior substrate to rockwool, Oasis and Jiffy cubes.
	4" and 6" Grow Blocks	Recommended for long-term hydroponic crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers or plants with a large root mass. Available in 2 sizes - 4” and 6”. A superior substrate than rockwool blocks and cocofiber (coir) blocks.
	Grow Pads & Rolls	Recommended for very short-term hydroponic crops including wheatgrass, sprouts and microgreens which are harvested in less than 21 days. Available in pads, rolls and rolls.
	Loose Fill	Recommended for growing all types of nursery and greenhouse hydroponic crops in individual containers such as bag culture, buckets, net pots and other nursery containers.
	Grow Mats	A unique new product for hobby and commercial growers! Designed specifically for flood and drain tables. Roll can be easily cut to size to fit any tray. Available in 3 sizes: 4’ x 4’, 4’ x 8’ and in 1’ x 20’ rolls. A better alternative to cocofiber (coir) mats.
	Grow Slabs	Recommended for long-term hydroponic crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers and for direct seeding baby salad greens and herbs. Available in 2 widths: 6” and 8”.
	Inserts	Recommended for long-term crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers or plants with a large root mass. Available in 10 sizes ranging from a 2” cloner to a 2 gallon bucket. Superior in performance to pre-existing media alternatives.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

WHO SHOULD USE SURE TO GROW®

Who should consider using Sure to Grow®?

Sure To Grow® should be considered by any hydroponic grower who uses a medium to do any indoor gardening. Sure To Grow® is particularly advantageous for growers of high turnover crops like herbs, baby greens, sprouts, wheat grass and microgreens. Growers of large crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce will see great advantages with our STG Grow Cubes, Blocks and Slabs.

Do you need to be a hydroponic grower to use Sure to Grow?

While Sure To Grow® is especially well suited for hydroponic applications, conventional growers can use it with some minor modifications to their fertigation regimen.   Sure to Grow® Loose Fill can be added to soilless nursery mix up to 50% with no modification to growing practices.

Can I use Sure To Grow® in all types of hydroponic systems (Drip, Ebb & Grow, Flow)?

STG is compatible with most hydroponic systems including flood and drain, Ebb and Gro, NFT, drip, deep flow and float.

Can I use Sure To Grow® in my cloner?

STG cubes are excellent for rooting cuttings. When cuttings are rooted in STG instead of the more traditional Neoprene plugs there is less damage to roots and less shock upon transplant into the growing system.

Does Sure To Grow® have a product for Certified Organic Growers?

In order to satisfy our many growers who grow organic crops, we will introduce an additional line of STG that will be made from Lyocell, an organic, sustainable, cellulous fiber. This fiber is in-soil degradable and may conform to OMRI guidelines for use as an organic medium. Availability fourth quarter 2008.

HOW TO USE SURE TO GROW®

How fast can I expect products to germinate in Sure To Grow® media? 

Growers report significantly faster germination time with Sure To Grow® products compared to other hydroponic supply media.

Can I use Sure To Grow® to propagate cuttings?

Yes, the aeration of Sure to Grow’s starter cubes, blocks and slabs are ideal for propagation of cuttings. We expect to incorporate dibble holes in our cubes and blocks in the first quarter of 2008.

Can I use Sure To Grow® with plug trays?

Seeds can be germinated in sheets of starter cubes and transferred to nursery containers. Smaller quantities can be transferred.

Do I need to pre-condition or pre-soak Sure toGrow®?

No, unlike other media, Sure To Grow® wets instantly, requiring no presoaking , no pH conditioning and no wetting agents.

Do Sure To Grow® products have a nutrient charge?

Sure To Grow® products are inert and require a complete water soluble nutrient solution.

ABOUT SURE TO GROW® SUBSTRATES

What is Sure To Grow® made of?

Sure To Grow® is made of food grade PET fibers with a PE binder. This same food grade material is used for soda bottles, clam shells and milk jugs. The biodegradable version, which will be available in 2008, is made from lyocell, a cellulose fiber derived from wood.

Is Sure To Grow® recyclable?

Sure To Grow® can be disposed in landfills or incinerated for heat-recovery. The lyocell version of the product is in-soil degradable and is far superior to other compostable products.

What is Sure to Grow®’s shelf life?

Sure To Grow® has an indefinite shelf life. It does not become brittle or degrade over time.

HOW DOES SURE TO GROW® COMPARE TO OTHER MEDIA?

What are the advantages of Sure to Grow® vs. other growing media?

Sure to Grow® media is superior to other hydroponic media on a number of criteria, including: weight, pH neutral, aeration, ease of use and production efficiencies. The following chart allows you to easily compare Sure to Grow to other media commonly used in hydroponic and horticulture production.