The root of the word comes from Latin, meaning "underlayer."
- English: Substrate
- German: Substrat
- Dutch: Substraat
In agricultural activities, the term is defined as the medium in which roots grow and develop.
In different parts of the world, terms like "Growing Media," "Potting Soil," and "Plant Soil" are used to refer to the same concept. In Turkey, professionals involved in agricultural activities use terms such as "Substrate," "Growing Medium," "Potting Soil," and "Plant Soil."
Essentially, the substrate is the medium where organisms grow and enzymes function.
A substrate can consist solely of minerals such as perlite, vermiculite, slag, and zeolite or organic materials like peat, cocopeat, compost, and worm castings. However, the most ideal growing medium is obtained by mixing organic materials and minerals based on the type of plant.
Substrates can be used in trays for germination and rooting purposes, as well as a growing medium in pots for all kinds of plants.
