Growing Containers

Plant the Planet

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Background

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ome claim that the North American Indians were the first container growers in the world. They put a seed in the throat of a fish, germinated it and let the seedling grow as long as nutrients and moisture were available in the ”container”.

New types of growing systems evolved over the years, but many systems were yet limited in performance due to poor container design and limited practical experience. Paper pots and poly bags were tested and used in the 1930s, plastic bags in the 1950s, styrofoam containers in the 1970’s, to the wide variety of rigid-walled plastic containers in use today. Finding the optimal growing container, both from a biological and economical point of view, is still one of the most important concerns for forest nurseries of today. From a global perspective the most popular growing containers today is made of hard plastic. With the extensive portfolio of rigid-walled plastic containers, BCC has become the natural market leader also in this segment. It is BCC’s objective to remain the market leader in the development of modern and advanced growing systems through close cooperation with growing/nursery experts around the world.

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Concept

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o single growing container design will ever fill the requirements of every grower worldwide, because of differences in propagation practices, target seedling requirements and infield conditions.

The result of our long experience within the industry is an extensive product portfolio of growing containers, each one with special features and characteristics. BCC growing container systems are all designed with the focus on optimizing space utilization, root system development, high quality plant production and efficient handling from the nursery to the field. The BCC collection includes multi-cell growing trays, both fixed and single cell systems, round and square cells, solid wall with ribs, side slit and the Air Cell /AirBock™ systems with Active Root Guiding. As the industry is continuously changing with new requirements BCC will continue to develop models in close co-operation with experts and growers.

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Models

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he well-known HIKO growing container system is designed specifically for forestry purposes. Its compact dimension ensures easy handling in the production process.

The Plantek & BCC SideSlit containers ensure optimal utilization of the greenhouse and holding areas. Square cells have a high growing density (cells/m2) and the container is designed to minimize the risk of root bridging between cells by using the patented design of staggered side slits. As a complement to our wide range of growing trays, BCC also offers superior growing solutions to nurseries working with a single cell system. The different BCC Single Cell systems allow for optimizing nursery capacities by consolidation after the germination and rooting phase and also for increased flexibility to allow for spacing, sorting and grading. The design of all BCC growing systems reflects the experience and input we have gained from researchers and nurserymen worldwide. All BCC systems are designed to give your seedlings or cuttings the best possible start in life with a well-developed root system and rapid infield establishment after planting. All our containers are manufactured using highest quality plastic raw material with additives, ensuring a long life expectancy.

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Quality

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he quality of a forestry seedling is determined by out planting performance – both in initial survival and subsequent growth. Tree seedling survival and growth are directly related to the ability of the root system to rapidly generate new roots and establish into the surrounding soil. For this reason forest seedling container features are designed to encourage the seedling to develop good root systems in the nursery and to protect the roots until the seedling is planted infield. The motto of containerized forest nurseries should always remain: “the growing of root crops”. Some aspects of container design:

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Container size for local conditions and type of species Growing density for good propagation and economy Cell design features to control root growth Container and cell design affecting moisture content and temperature of the growing substrate

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Design

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CC growing containers have different design features due to the different growing conditions and climate conditions of our customers. These features are, nevertheless, representing advanced and modern cell designs integrated in BCC’s growing systems. Many of our containers share the same outer dimensions (at least in one aspect), which allows for quick and easy changes in the production process (adjustments to filling and seeding line). It also ensures the same handling and transport system can be used in the nursery and out to the field. Operational Benefits & Key Features

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High quality PP plastic for maximum expected life. UV resistent. Airblock™ design for active root guiding. Side Slit™ design for improved aeration. Internal root guiding ribs to avoid root spiraling. Ventilation holes for air circulation. Large bottom drainage holes for drainage. Smooth wall surfaces for de-plugging and cleaning. Rigidity for better handling and mechanization. Designed to be nested and stacked for storage and transport. Used growing containers can be recycled.

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Growing containers

HIKO V-13 LxWxH (mm): 352x216x50 No. cells: 135 Cells/m2: 1836 Volume/cell (cc) 13

HIKO V-50 SideSlit LxWxH (mm): 352x216x87 No. cells: 67 Cells/m2: 881 Volume/cell (cc) 50

HIKO V-120 SideSlit LxWxH (mm): 352x216x110 No. cells: 40 Cells/m2: 526 Volume/cell (cc) 120

HIKO V-13 Elevated LxWxH (mm): 352x216x100 No. cells: 135 Cells/m2: 1836 Volume/cell (cc) 13

HIKO V-90 AirBlock LxWxH (mm): 352x216x92 No. cells: 40 Cells/m2: 526 Volume/cell (cc) 90

HIKO V-150 LxWxH (mm): 352x216x100 No. cells: 24 Cells/m2: 316 Volume/cell (cc) 150

HIKO V-25 LxWxH (mm): 352x216x85 No. cells: 128 Cells/m2: 1664 Volume/cell (cc) 25

HIKO V-93 LxWxH (mm): 352x216x87 No. cells: 40 Cells/m2: 526 Volume/cell (cc) 93

HIKO V-150 SideSlit LxWxH (mm): 352x216x100 No. cells: 24 Cells/m2: 316 Volume/cell (cc) 150 Variation of outer dimension +/- 3mm

HIKO V-250 LxWxH (mm): 352x216x160 No. cells: 18 Cells/m2: 243 Volume/cell (cc) 250

HIKO V-310 LxWxH (mm): 352x216x100 No. cells: 15 Cells/m2: 198 Volume/cell (cc) 310

HIKO V-530 LxWxH (mm): 352x216x200 No. cells: 15 Cells/m2: 199 Volume/cell (cc) 530

HIKO V-250 SideSlit LxWxH (mm): 352x216x160 No. cells: 18 Cells/m2: 243 Volume/cell (cc) 250

HIKO V-350

HIKO V-265 LxWxH (mm): 352x216x150 No. cells: 28 Cells/m2: 368 Volume/cell (cc) 265

HIKO V-400

LxWxH (mm): 352x216x125 No. cells: 15 Cells/m2: 198 Volume/cell (cc) 350

LxWxH (mm): 352x216x150 No. cells: 15 Cells/m2: 198 Volume/cell (cc) 400

BCC SideSlit 64

BCC SideSlit 81

LxWxH (mm): 385x385x85 No. cells: 64 Cells/m2: 432 Volume/cell (cc) 120

LxWxH (mm): 385x385x85 No. cells: 81 Cells/m2: 546 Volume/cell (cc) 100

Variation of outer dimension +/- 3mm

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Plantek 35F LxWxH (mm): 400x300x130 No. cells: 35 Cells/m2: 291 Volume/cell (cc) 275

Plantek 63F LxWxH (mm): 397x294x90 No. cells: 63 539 Cells/m2: Volume/cell (cc) 90

Plantek 81F LxWxH (mm): 385x385x73 No. cells: 81 Cells/m2: 549 Volume/cell (cc) 85

Plantek 36F LxWxH (mm): 385x385x90 No. cells: 36 Cells/m2: 240 Volume/cell (cc) 230

Plantek 64F LxWxH (mm): 385x385x73 No. cells: 64 434 Cells/m2: Volume/cell (cc) 115

Plantek 81FO LxWxH (mm): 385x385x73 No. cells: 81 Cells/m2: 549 Volume/cell (cc) 85

Plantek 49F LxWxH (mm): 385x385x100 No. cells: 49 Cells/m2: 330 Volume/cell (cc) 155

Plantek 64FD LxWxH (mm): 385x385x110 No. cells: 64 434 Cells/m2: Volume/cell (cc) 128

Plantek 100F LxWxH (mm): 385x385x90 No. cells: 100 Cells/m2: 676 Volume/cell (cc) 81 Variation of outer dimension +/- 3mm

Plantek 121F

FlexiFrame 77

LxWxH (mm): 385x385x73 No. cells: 121 Cells/m2: 820 Volume/cell (cc) 50

LxWxH (mm): No. cells: Cells/m2: Frame for:

InsertFrame 96

SideSlit Cell150

LxWxH (mm): No. cells: Cells/m2: Frame for:

Solid Cell 75

Cell volume: 75 Depth: 100 Root guiding

517x350x110 96 530

Cell volume: 150 Depth: 150 SideSlits

FlexiFrame 77 LM

567x375x170 77 362 SideSlit & Solid cell 150

Solid Cell150

Cell volume: 150 Depth: 150 Root guiding

AirCell 65 & SolidCell 75

AirCell 65

Cell volume: 65 Depth: 100 SideSlits Active root guiding

Variation of outer dimension +/- 3mm

Plantek 256

LxWxH (mm): No. cells: Cells/m2: Frame for:

567x375x120 77 362 AirCell 105

Aircell 105 Cell volume: 105 Depth: 100 SideSlits Active root guiding

Plantek 100

LxWxH (mm): 380x380x50 No. cells: 256 Cells/m2: 1600 Volume/cell (cc) 15

LxWxH (mm): 400x400x50 No. cells: 100 Cells/m2: 630 Volume/cell (cc) 49

This is a selection of products. Please contact BCC for other models

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