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The world of hydroponics can be a bit intimidating to someone new to the methods. Even the subject of growing medium can seem convoluted. Should I use floral foam? Growstones? Perlite? Oasis cubes? Coconut chips or fiber? Rockwool? Should I just go jump in a river and fish for rocks?
Before you end up shivering from a frigid dip in the nearest river, look to this guide for information on a particular growing medium that is quite popular amongst hydroponics gardeners.
Hydroton, otherwise known as:
– Lightweight expanded clay aggregate
– LECA clay
– Clay pebbles
– and many other names
Allow me a bit of your time to lay out the good, the bad, the “do’s,” and the “don’ts” of this popular growing substrate.
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I started a tomato plant from seed in a tiny pot with seed raising mix. Just stuck it in the pebbles in a Kratky bucket. It's growing really well.
Very nice vedeo, are they good for growing vegetables like strawberries or herbs or tomatoes? What are the two chemicals you mentioned to add to the clay pebbles to start with? Thanks so much for replying
Thanks you answered my questions. Like.
Was looking for water scheduling opinions with expanded clay.
I know nothing about gardening or hydroponics but I'm fascinated
Thank you for this information. I heard someone say they boiled their Leca before using it. Do you recommend that or think it is necessary?
Hey I'm planting for the first time using Kratky and pebbles. Do you put the pebbles in the bottom of the net cup to bring the rock wool cube to level with the top of the net cup?
can i use hydroton as germination medium…i dont want soil.
can you start seeds in Clay pellets?
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Hi. I thought buying LECA would be easy, but when I went shopping online, I found there are pebbles and balls, so I don't know which of those I should buy. I tried to find out which brand or source would be better to no avail. I also found many sources and many sizes of package, and I don't know how pounds or liters translate into volume, and when I ask these questions, I don't get answers, just more ads and how-to-use information. Can you help me?
Hey if i want to use a mix of Leca and potting mix for succulents … do the leca balls be kept at the base of pot or above the soil layer ..?? Am confused .. plz reply
hi Kevin these cups for mason jars where can we purchase ?
Today was the First I’ve heard of these… interesting. Thanks for all the info and pros and cons! Do you currently use it in raised beds?
I call hydrotons, Coco crunch clay.
What fraction is the best for mix it with a peat moss? And what for hydro?
how do sprout a seed in hydroton? or how do you use hydroton in the first few weeks after sprouting?
Can you crush clay pebbles and mix it with soil so it hardens??
Can you use hydroton for seed germination?
Hello ! Thank you for the vidéo ! What's the positive point to grow plant in leca rather than in plain water ?
Why not just use rocks or lava rocks
Dude! Stop repeating what you’ve already said! 6min video you repeatedly state that you can reuse pebbles, it’s cheap, you can wash them. You could fit this info in 10 seconds! So much water in your video!
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So I'm new to this but if I put a plant into these with water, won't the plant get root rot?
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FUN FACT: Hydroton hurts like a bitch to step on!
I thought water was 15min on 15 min off all day especially for a wilma dripper?