The Importance of Using CO2 to Help Grow Plants

In the quest for maximizing plant growth and optimizing crop yields, farmers and horticulturists have long recognized the significance of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a vital component. CO2 is an essential building block for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy to fuel their growth. While plants naturally absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, providing them with additional CO2 can significantly enhance their growth and productivity.

There are several methods of supplementing plants with CO2, including the use of a CO2 burner, CO2 injector, or CO2 by fermentation. These techniques aim to increase the concentration of CO2 in the immediate vicinity of plants, creating an environment conducive to optimal photosynthesis.

By introducing additional CO2 into the growing environment, plants can experience several benefits. Firstly, elevated levels of CO2 stimulate photosynthesis and enhance plant growth rates. This leads to increased biomass production and improved crop yields. Secondly, higher levels of atmospheric CO2 can improve water-use efficiency in plants, allowing them to thrive even in water-limited conditions. Lastly, elevated CO2 levels can also enhance plant resistance to certain pests and diseases.

In recent years, as the demand for sustainable agriculture practices has grown, the use of CO2 by fermentation has gained popularity. This method involves harnessing microbial processes to produce and release CO2 into the growing environment. By utilizing waste materials or organic substrates as feedstocks for fermentation, this approach offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods of supplementing plants with CO2.

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Compatible with 110V controllers & timers Heavy duty solenoid valve High-quality oil-less pressure gauge Includes two plastic washers Accurate flowmeter: 0.5-15 SCF/hour Includes 16' of 1/4" C...
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Features: Compatible with 120 volt controllers and timers Precision accuracy flow meter - .5 to 15 SCF/hour. CO2 helps increase overall plant growth. Features heavy-duty solenoid valve. Two plastic...
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TNB Naturals granular pH DOWN is non-caustic so it won’t burn your hands and since it’s so gentle, it won’t harm the beneficial bacteria. It’s even safe for use with aquaponics.   TNB pH DOWN is co...
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TNB Naturals granular pH UP is non-caustic so it won’t burn your hands and since it’s so gentle, it won’t harm the beneficial bacteria. It’s even safe for use with aquaponics.   TNB pH UP is compos...
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The BETA-8 CO2 controller offers a precision CO2 NDIR sensor/controller in an affordable easy-to-use package. The BETA-8 features a high-quality remote CO2 sensor (with 16ft cable) and built-in pho...