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# ReNu Terra vs. Other Substrates

 

Re-Nuble’s category-defining product line, ReNu Terra,  uniquely balances water and oxygen, ensuring a consistently desired environment for roots to flourish and produce a higher yield. Re-Nuble believes in having a high-quality horticulture substrate that supports water availability, increased air supply, low density, and structural integrity. 

 

Other more dense and compact mediums, such as Peat, Rockwool, and Coco Coir, are dense and compact, labor intensive, and create waste. Below, we've outlined the key differences in substrate types.

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ReNu Terra Mat

![Screenshot 2025-01-07 at 4.23.49 PM](https://landingpage.re-nuble.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-01-07%20at%204.23.49%20PM.png?width=2000&height=944&name=Screenshot%202025-01-07%20at%204.23.49%20PM.png "Screenshot 2025-01-07 at 4.23.49 PM")

### ReNu Terra vs. Peat Moss

| **Feature** | **ReNu Terra ** | **Peat** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Water Retention** | Holds moisture, prevents overwatering | High absorption but prone to compaction |
| **Durability** | Biodegradable, ideal for one cycle | Non-biodegradable |
| **Cost** | Low-cost, great for single-use setups | Moderate to high, environmentally costly |
| **PH** | Neutral | Acidic |
| **Texture** | Soft, fibrous and porous | Dense and compact |
| **Labor** | Minimally Labor Intensive | High Labor Intensity |

 

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### ReNu Terra vs. Coco Coir 

| **Feature** | **ReNu Terra ** | **Coco Coir** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Water Retention** | Holds moisture, prevents overwatering | High capacity, may need buffering |
| **Durability** | Biodegradable, ideal for one cycle | Reusable but not compostable |
| **Cost** | Low-cost, great for single-use setups | Higher upfront |
| **PH** | Neutral | Neutral |
| **Texture** | Soft, fibrous and porous | Course, spongy and dense |

 

 

![Screenshot 2025-01-07 at 4.15.45 PM](https://landingpage.re-nuble.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-01-07%20at%204.15.45%20PM.png "Screenshot 2025-01-07 at 4.15.45 PM")

### ReNu Terra vs. Rockwool

| **Feature** | **ReNu Terra ** | **Rockwool** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Water Retention** | Holds moisture, prevents overwatering | High capacity and requires monitoring |
| **Durability** | Biodegradable, ideal for one cycle | Long lasting but non bio-degradable |
| **Cost** | Low-cost, great for single-use setups | Moderate to high, environmentally costly |
| **PH** | Neutral | Alkaline |
| **Texture** | Soft, fibrous and porous | Dense, spongy and fibrous |

 

 

# Grow Media Comparison Chart

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