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    Horticultural Water Treatment

    Cut wastewater costs, recover nutrients, and support far higher levels of water recirculation by replacing inefficient traditional filters with vibratory separation.

    Stop Losing Water, Nutrients, and Money

    All nurseries and greenhouse operations suffer from wastewater treatment costs, often caused by inefficient traditional filters such as sand filters or automatic filters. These produce large amounts of rinsing water that goes to waste. Our vibratory separator separates wastewater into reusable solid waste and a nutrient-rich water stream that can be reused as plant feed water in a closed loop.

    The Problem with Traditional Filtration

    Sand filters and automatic filters create excessive rinsing water, waste valuable nutrients, and drive up purification levies. The more you rinse, the more water and money you lose. Meanwhile, dissolved organics and pathogens build up in your recirculation system, threatening crop health.

    Vibratory Separation: A Smarter Approach

    By placing a vibratory separator early in the water recycling process, almost all solid particles are filtered out immediately at high capacity, with no rinsing water needed.

    Step 1

    High-capacity solid removal

    The vibratory separator filters particles down to 20 microns at high throughput. Solids are recovered dry and can be disposed of as industrial waste or composted.

    Step 2

    Nutrient-rich water reuse

    The filtered water retains its dissolved nutrients and supports higher levels of recirculation as plant feed water, with far less nutrient loss and freshwater waste.

    Step 3

    Optimised multi-screen design

    Multiple screen layers allow you to optimise particle size distribution from coarse to fine. CIP connections, spray nozzles, and custom screen materials ensure the machine fits your exact process.

    Water recycling system process diagram

    Why Growers Choose Vibratory Separation

    No rinsing water, zero additional waste stream
    Product filtered down to 20 microns
    Higher levels of nutrient-rich water reuse as plant feed
    Significantly lower purification levies
    Low operating costs and minimal operator attention
    Customisable to any nursery or greenhouse setup

    Add Biological Treatment for Even Cleaner Water

    Vibratory separation handles the solids, but what about dissolved organics and pathogens in your recirculation system? Combining separation with probiotic biotreatment tackles both physical and biological contamination.

    Pathogen suppression

    Beneficial bacteria outcompete harmful organisms like Pythium, Fusarium, and Phytophthora through competitive exclusion, reducing crop disease without chemicals.

    Biofilm prevention

    Enzymatic action breaks down organic buildup in pipes, drippers, and tanks, preventing blockages and eliminating bacterial harbours.

    Balanced growing environment

    Biological treatment helps stabilise pH and nutrient availability in recirculated water, supporting optimal plant uptake and consistent crop quality.

    The Combined Effect

    When vibratory separation and biotreatment work together, greenhouse operators achieve cleaner water, healthier crops, and dramatically lower operating costs, all without chemical dependency.

    Reduced pathogen pressure and improved microbial stability
    No biofilm or dripper blockages
    Lower purification levies through cleaner discharge
    Chemical-free and safe for organic production
    Improved crop health and yield consistency
    Sustainable closed-loop water management
    Plant Performance

    Probiotics That Work For Your Plants, Not Just Your Water

    Our probiotic strains do more than clean recirculated water. Once introduced into the root zone, they form a living partnership with your crop, improving how plants absorb nutrients, resist stress, and develop stronger root systems. It's a natural, chemical-free way to boost plant performance and yield.

    Stronger root development

    Beneficial microbes stimulate root mass and root hair formation, giving plants a larger surface area to absorb water and nutrients, the foundation of a healthier crop.

    Improved nutrient uptake

    Probiotic bacteria solubilise phosphorus, fix atmospheric nitrogen, and unlock micronutrients in the substrate, making fertilisers work harder and reducing input costs.

    Natural growth stimulation

    Selected strains produce phytohormones (such as auxins and cytokinins) that act as natural growth regulators, supporting faster germination, vigorous shoots, and uniform crop development.

    Stress and disease resistance

    A balanced rhizosphere microbiome helps plants tolerate drought, salinity, and temperature stress while suppressing soil-borne pathogens without synthetic pesticides.

    Healthier soil & substrate

    Continuous probiotic dosing rebuilds microbial diversity in coir, rockwool, peat, or soil, restoring biological activity that intensive cultivation tends to deplete.

    Higher yield & better quality

    Growers report stronger plants, more consistent crops, improved shelf life, and measurable yield gains, all while reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers and fungicides.

    Process

    How It Works

    From first dose to thriving crop. Here's how our probiotics move from your irrigation system into the root zone and translate into measurable plant performance.

    1. 1

      Probiotic introduction

      Concentrated probiotic blends are dosed directly into the recirculating irrigation line at low, continuous rates, with no special equipment or downtime required.

    2. 2

      Distribution to the root zone

      Live microbes travel with feed water through drippers and emitters, reaching every plant uniformly across the greenhouse.

    3. 3

      Root colonisation

      Beneficial strains attach to root surfaces and establish a protective biofilm in the rhizosphere, outcompeting pathogens like Pythium and Fusarium.

    4. 4

      Nutrient unlocking & growth signalling

      Colonised roots gain access to solubilised phosphorus, fixed nitrogen, and natural phytohormones (auxins, cytokinins) that stimulate root mass and shoot vigour.

    5. 5

      Plant performance & yield

      Stronger root systems, better stress tolerance, and improved nutrient uptake translate into healthier plants, more uniform crops, and measurable yield and quality gains.

    Greenhouse with recirculating irrigation and fresh crops

    Why nano bubbles in greenhouses & horticulture

    Nanobubbles add oxygen to the irrigation water and keep it there longer. That gives better oxygen conditions in the root zone and a cleaner irrigation system. Measurements, trial results and a pilot process are collected on a page dedicated to nanobubbles in greenhouses.

    Every Nursery Is Different

    Separation solutions vary widely among nurseries, and there is no one-size-fits-all system. Our specialists assess your water flows, crop type, and process requirements to design a custom solution that delivers results.