September 2005
NMPRO Article

Water Conservation
Patented Container Growing Technique Saves Water Use, Prevents Runoff
By Kelli Rodda

. . . Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association plans to test Fraleigh’s system

“I think we’ll see some drastic water savings in total production when we’re done with our tests,” said Jim Spratt, director of environmental policy at FNGLA. “Because it’s such a low-volume system, it doesn’t take a lot of delivery.". . .

Besides elimination of run-off, Gro-Eco also promotes more consistent growth, reduction in fungicide application and no blow-over problems.

The system adds value to plants because growers can market them as using less water.