Hydrotons/LECA - 2.5 Litre Pack
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LECA/ Hydrotons /Clay Ball Lightweight Expanded clay aggregates (LECA) are porous ceramic products with a uniform pore structure of fine, closed cells and with a densely sintered, firm external skin. It is manufactured in rotary kilns from raw materials containing clay minerals. The raw mat...
LECA/ Hydrotons /Clay Ball
Lightweight Expanded
clay aggregates (LECA) are porous ceramic products with a uniform pore
structure of fine, closed cells and with a densely sintered, firm external
skin. It is manufactured in rotary kilns from raw materials containing clay
minerals. The raw material is prepared, moulded and then subjected to a firing
process at temperatures of between 1100 and 1200 ºC, resulting in a significant
increase in volume due to expansion. The LECA grains internal cellular
structure with thousands of air-filled cavities helps plant roots to develop faster
and strong.
Key Features
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Water Retention & Drainage - This
material is filled with tiny pores, much like a ‘micro sponge’. Because of
this, it holds the perfect amount of water and drains any excess to prevent
overwatering.
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Aeration – Unlike soil that compacts and
reduces available oxygen over time, hydroton retains its shape and allows for
continuous oxygen exchange, keeping your plant roots healthy.
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PH Neutral – In gardening, it is important
to have a growing medium that isn't too acidic or basic. This material is a pH
neutral product, so you won’t have to worry about any nutrient lockup or plant
health issues due to unstable pH.
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Sterile – It is produced in large rolling
kilns that ‘bake’ it into its final shape. Since high temperatures are used,
hydroton comes to the gardener as a sterile product. This is highly beneficial
because you don’t want to introduce disease and harmful bacteria into your
garden.
SPECIFICATION
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Size: 12 to 15 mm
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Material: Expanded Clay Aggregate
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Weight: 1 Ltr = Approximate 350 Grms
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Color: Brownish
SUITABLE METHODS
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Nutrient film technique (NFT)
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Flood and drain systems
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Grow Bags
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Aquaponics bio filter and grow bed