White granular pellets spilling from a black bucket onto a bright green surface, forming a mound on the ground.

Perlite

R25.00 – R350.00

One of the world’s most popular growing mediums, for good reason. Perlite gives plant roots plenty of oxygen with excellent ‘wicking’ action, yet it doesn’t absorb water or compact — used by hydroponic and organic gardeners alike.

  • Airy roots: excellent capillary action and aeration without holding water
  • Won’t compact: keeps its structure for consistent drainage and oxygen
  • Versatile: great in pot culture, with drippers, or mixed with vermiculite or coco peat
  • Lightweight: made from processed granules of volcanic rock

Sold by volume when filled. 100L ≈ 10–11kg. Bulk density ~100kg/m³; particle size ~0.5–4.0mm; air-filled porosity ~43%.

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Description

Perlite may be the most commonly used growing medium in the world. This excellent product is used by hydroponic as well as organic gardeners.  It has excellent “wicking” action yet doesn’t absorb water giving the plants roots plenty of oxygen. Commonly used in a mixture with vermiculite or Coco Peat.

SOLD ACCORDING TO VOLUME WHEN FILLED.

Perlite, made from processed granules of volcanic rock, has excellent capillary properties and doesn’t compact, which allows for good aeration.
Used in pot culture or with drippers, it is one of the best hydroponic growing mediums around.

100L is equal to about 10 to 11 Kgs

Bulk density:  Typically 100kg/m3
Particle size:  Typically 0.5 – 4.0mm
Typical air-filled porosity:  43%

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