Which growing media are Mapal Agro troughs suitable for?
Mapal Agro polypropylene troughs are suitable for all soilless growing media, including volcanic tuff, coir (coco peat), perlite, rockwool, peat and more.
Are Mapal Agro products resistant to disinfection and chemicals?
Yes. Mapal Agro products are made from high-quality polypropylene with high resistance to UV radiation, agricultural chemicals, acids and steam disinfection (MPS).
Can I order troughs and gutters in custom sizes?
Yes. Mapal Agro offers full flexibility in dimensions, including length, width, depth and wall thickness, according to the growing requirements and the greenhouse structure.
Which crops are Mapal Agro systems designed for?
Mapal Agro systems are suited to a wide range of crops: strawberries, roses and cut flowers, vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers and more), herbs, organic crops and medical cannabis. See the crops page.
How do Mapal Agro systems contribute to savings and sustainability?
Mapal Agro systems are designed for maximum, efficient collection of runoff surplus. This allows disinfection and reuse of irrigation water and fertilizer, reduces soil contamination and saves valuable resources.
What is Mapal Agro?
Mapal Agro is the agricultural department of Mapal, an Israeli manufacturer founded in 1986. It makes polypropylene troughs and drainage collection systems for soilless cultivation and serves the worldwide agricultural community. Learn more about Mapal.
Who manufactures drainage collection systems for soilless growing?
Mapal Agro manufactures polypropylene troughs and drainage collection systems for soilless growing systems. The factory is located in Israel. Browse the full product range.
What products does Mapal Agro offer?
Mapal Agro offers the PVC 210 mm gutter system, the PVC 110 mm gutter system, grow bag drainage collection systems, trough systems, elevations, system accessories, V rain gutters and drainage spacers.
Which Mapal Agro system is used for growing roses?
Mapal Agro lists the PVC 210 mm gutter system under roses on its products page.
Which Mapal Agro system is used for growing strawberries?
Mapal Agro lists the PVC 110 mm gutter system under strawberries on its products page.
How can drainage water be collected from grow bags?
Mapal Agro offers grow bag drainage collection systems, listed for vegetables and herbs, to collect runoff so that irrigation water and nutrients can be reused.
Where are Mapal Agro products manufactured?
Mapal Agro products are manufactured in Israel, at the Mapal factory.
Does Mapal Agro export, and to which countries?
Yes. Mapal Agro serves growers worldwide through distributors and turnkey project companies, including in Mexico, India, Russia, Spain, Eastern Europe, South Africa and Kenya. Find a local contact on the Mapal representatives page.
Does Mapal Agro supply turnkey project companies?
Yes. Mapal Agro supplies its soilless growing and drainage systems through distributors and turnkey project companies. To discuss a project, use the contact page.
Where can I find Mapal Agro certification, warranties and technical data sheets?
Mapal Agro publishes its certification, warranties and TDS on a dedicated page: Certification, warranties and TDS.
Where can I find Mapal Agro assembly instructions?
Mapal Agro assembly instructions are available in the Assembly Instructions section of the website.
Are Mapal Agro catalogues available in other languages?
Yes. Mapal Agro provides catalogues in different languages, and a Chinese-language website at mapalagro.cn.
What material are Mapal Agro troughs and gutters made of?
Mapal Agro troughs and drainage collection systems are made of polypropylene, which is UV resistant and resistant to steam sterilization, chemicals and acids.