Chemical potentially causing damage to greenhouse tubular/metal components
Our primary supplier of tubular steel has issued a warning about the use of Copper Sulfate to treat algae on greenhouse floors.
Copper Sulfate is produced by dissolving copper in sulfuric acid. The resultant metallic salt (copper sulfates) ions will oxidize the iron and zinc to rust and reduce itself to copper metal. The copper will try and selectively destroy metal surfaces over 50 times faster than common agricultural chemicals such as potash, ammonia or phosphates.
Please ask that you discontinue the use of copper sulfate in your greenhouse.
Agra Tech uses the finest quality tubular steel with acrylic coating for maximum protection. Greenhouse purchasers should be aware that some other greenhouse suppliers are not meeting NGMA standards for coated steel.
Published on:
04/23/2012
Post by:
Admin
Category:
Greenhouses
“Overall, we are very pleased with the experience we had with Agra Tech and the quality of their greenhouses and shade house. I can’t imagine working with someone else if you need someone with experience and that will hold your hand and guide you all the way."
The customer service provided by Agra Tech gets five stars, according to Bacon.
Sun World International
Terry Bacon
Vice President of Variety Development
Wasco, CA
