numbers on the aquarium co op plant tags

[David D]

what do the numbers on the plant tags mean, I just ordered 11 plants, they all came with a plastic tag with different numbers on them, either 1 - 2 - 3, and another number in a circle, four tags had 29 in the circle, two had 30, and a 24 and a 34

[TheSwissAquarist]

Maybe @Randy or @Robert could help…?

[Robert]

@David Dthey represent different plant farms 1-4. Helps us track quality. At this time we are not using the other smaller numbers found on the tags.

[David D]

I thought it may be for a care guide, or light requirement guide. I really didn't notice the numbers were different until I had them out of the plants and laying on the table, Thanks Robert

 

[David D]

I expected a much different answer..... like an answer to maybe why I have trouble growing plants in my 24" deep tank. 

[Randy]

@David D yup, what @Robert said.  One of the many things we have in place to internally track plant quality and ensure that we are ordering from the best farm for a given species.  In addition, we are trying to encourage/educate those who order plants from us but have never ordered Easy Green or East Root Tabs to give them a try.  Sure we love to sell those items, but we all know how important nutrients are for success growing plants.  We want to make sure that each plant buyer is successful to avoid them 1) being discouraged and giving up on live plants and 2) minimize on reships of plants due to insufficient growing conditions.

To be honest, I am surprised this small detail was noticed.  Sharp eye, @David D 😃