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10 September 2010

Hydroponic growing media

Hydroton

Hydroton expanded clay pebbles from £1.75

Product Ref: 0152

This inert, lightweight sterile aggregate is ideal for supporting plants in floating raft systems (such as our salad raft), pot culture or flood and drain systems. We also recommend it as a decorative mulch on the surface of Gold growing medium to reduce algal growth and evaporation.

The Hydroton expanded clay granules are pH neutral. Granule size 8 - 16mm.

Available in a range of bag sizes . Select from the following: