The World's famous expanded clay
HYDROTON
Expanded Clay Pellets
HYDROTON
clay pellets are a popular hydroponic
medium around the world.
Derived from a renewable and plentiful source (clay),
HYDROTON
is considered an ecologically
sustainable medium. The clay is formed into pellets and fired in rotary kilns at
1200°C. This causes the clay to expand, like popcorn, and become porous.
HYDROTON pellets are light in weight, do not compact
and are completely reusable - they can be cleaned and sterilised after use. They are also
inert, pH neutral and do not contain any nutrients. The pellets drain freely and
do not hold any excessive water, which is why they provide good oxygen levels around the root
and why they are
particularly suitable for flood and drain systems. They are also used extensively for rose
growing.
We exhibited in Foshan from 1st to 3rd December 2005. More than 200 exhibitors from 10 countries represented the "IPM China" in Foshan in China.
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In drip irrigation systems the pellets can be mixed with a medium with better capillary
action so the feed is dissipated broadly through to prevent salt build-up.
HYDROTON is a substitute
for normal plant-soil and is mainly used in hydroculture / hydroponic systems as
well as for decoration.
