Hydroton – LECA Clay For Hydroponic Gardening
Hydroton
LECA Clay Pebbles For Hydroponics
Hydroton is an expanded clay medium made by super heating the clay. The LECA Clay that hydroton is mad from is a pH neutral clay. It provides excellent support for the plants while it holds water extremely well to promote excellent capillary action.
Hydroton is very popular because it is clean, odorless and reusable. It works excellent for plants of all sizes. From small plants like lettuce to larger plants like tomatoes and peppers. One of the reasons that they work so well for hydroponic gardening is their air to moisture ratio makes them well suited for this style of gardening.
Many times hydroponic gardeners fill plastic net cups with these clay pebbles and put their plants directly in it. While that works great, some folks prefer to first start a plant in a rockwool cubes. Then later surround the plant’s cube with the clay pebbles in a net cup. Either way works extremely well.
People also use this growing media for Orchids. The porous nature of it provides for excellent aeration and acts as a water reservoir that helps Orchids to thrive. When used for growing Orchids, it’s used by itself or in combination with other mediums such as charcoal, coconut husk chips or other things suitable for Orchids.
These clay pebbles also have a beautiful red color that is quite decorative. In most hydroponic setups, gardeners use clay pebbles for all of these good reasons. One recommendation that I have for you when using hydroton is to really rinse and soak at least 24 hours before using in your hydroponic systems.
We suggest these sizes:
We hope you enjoy using this premium hydroponic planting medium that is very popular in many of the hydroponic systems in use today. Please remember to rinse your hydroton very well. Then, soak it for 24 hours before use and you will be growing some great plants!
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