Harnessing the growing power of wool
Growing that's good for the planet
A research startup developing carbon friendly wool growing media and wool based fertilisers
About us
We realised that growers needed effective products that are local and sustainable
While researching indoor growing we realised three things:
- growers need a growing media that is consistent, local and sustainable
- wool farmers are struggling to get a good price for their wool
- wool has great potential as a growing media and fertiliser
Jacinta Penn - Director
What we do
We're developing a sheeps wool growing media
Join us on the journey as we aim to make the world's most sustainable, reliable growing media. Sheeps' wool has so many great qualities that can work for growing, especially here in New Zealand
- Wool fibres can hold water inside them without feeling wet, avoiding waterlogging
- Wool is renewable, biodegradable and even recyclable as fertiliser
- New Zealand wool has a neutral carbon footprint, setting a world standard.
- Wool is slow to biodegrade, making it useful in a commercial growing setting
- We can even sequester the carbon from our waste
What we do
We're launching a range of infused wool pellets
Did you know that wool is made up of 10-14% nitrogen plus small amounts of sulphur, potassium, phosphorus and calcium?
Most wool pellets are made up of large percentages of manure but wool actually has higher nitrogen content plus the ability to retain moisture.
We're developing a range infused with ingredients for different needs:
- Seaweed for general soil conditioning
- Biochar for added moisture retention and improve plant growth
- Biochar and aged bark for organic matter to increased soil health
Excellent for tree plantings to retain moisture and soil needing conditioning and structure.
Currently in testing with Balle Brothers and Restore Native tree nursery.
What we do
We're developing a bark and sheeps wool growing mix
Talking with growers we were constantly asked if we could develop a loose fill growing media. We're currently testing an aged bark, wool, and seaweed mix with a boost of phosphorus.
- 60% WHC
- Ph 6.5-7
- Equivalent pricing to coco coir/peat
- Made from natural renewable ingredients
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News
Sprout Agritech accelerator program
Sprout Agritech have just confirmed our invite to join their exclusive accelerator programme. We look forward to the opportunity to work out how to commercialise and grow to scale.News
Callaghan offer Arohia Seed grant
We have been lucky enough to be the recipient of the Arohia Trailblazer Seed grant. This will allow us to achieve the consistency we need for our first commercial trial.News
Fleecegrow win Agmardt grant
The introductory session to the Sprout Agitech accelerator programme was interrupted today with a short celebration as Agmardt confirmed that we have been approved for a small grant to match the Callaghan funding. This means we can focus on trials and further development of our engineering design for an automated line that works for our unique process. It also means we can file a provisional patent with Australia.News
Turners & Growers plan trial
From the first moment we spoke, Turners & Growers shared our enthusiasm for the potential of wool as a growing media. We aim to start our first commercial trial in September.
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