Expanded Clay Pellets (Hydroton) Growing Guide
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Date: 2022-07-18
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Comments and reviews: 15
Jennifer
Have you seen it used for succulents? I cant seem to get a good mix with equal participle sizes of pumice and calcined clay. Once I add some organic potting medium ( even just a little ), I end up with a pot that stays wet for days because all the smaller particles settle and fill in my air pockets that Im trying to create. With these being more round, it seems that there will be more air space between them once piled on top of each other in a pot. Thats my theory anyway. Thanks for the video
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Have you seen it used for succulents? I cant seem to get a good mix with equal participle sizes of pumice and calcined clay. Once I add some organic potting medium ( even just a little ), I end up with a pot that stays wet for days because all the smaller particles settle and fill in my air pockets that Im trying to create. With these being more round, it seems that there will be more air space between them once piled on top of each other in a pot. Thats my theory anyway. Thanks for the video
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Richard
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?
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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?
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you
The normal round expanded clay balls float, which means to wash them you just fill up your bath half way and throw them in and vigorously stir them around. All the crap and dust (and old roots if you're reusing them) will fall to the bottom and as the balls float you just scoop them up with a big net pot. It's the only way to rinse them properly.
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The normal round expanded clay balls float, which means to wash them you just fill up your bath half way and throw them in and vigorously stir them around. All the crap and dust (and old roots if you're reusing them) will fall to the bottom and as the balls float you just scoop them up with a big net pot. It's the only way to rinse them properly.
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Alan
Orchid growers like me have adopted these clay pebbles for what we call semi hydro. very fun and effective way of growing our orchids. I grow almost all of them in these. We are taking advantage of the wicking ability and aeration. I love them and find the price is OK. IKEA sell them, they're called Odla
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Orchid growers like me have adopted these clay pebbles for what we call semi hydro. very fun and effective way of growing our orchids. I grow almost all of them in these. We are taking advantage of the wicking ability and aeration. I love them and find the price is OK. IKEA sell them, they're called Odla
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Edenandtruth
I have a question about hydroton in a 3 inch net cup. if I filled the net cup halfway with these and topped it off with coco coir, would that work as a safe grow medium for veges in kratky method? I NEED an answer to this question today because Im waiting to sow some seeds. Thankyou
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I have a question about hydroton in a 3 inch net cup. if I filled the net cup halfway with these and topped it off with coco coir, would that work as a safe grow medium for veges in kratky method? I NEED an answer to this question today because Im waiting to sow some seeds. Thankyou
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Tsukubai
I have tried using them this past summer and they float so badly that the top layer was pushed up and some pellets fell out. I created grow trays with bell siphons. The couple plants I started out with did not do well because they were constantly moved and dislodged. Any thoughts?
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I have tried using them this past summer and they float so badly that the top layer was pushed up and some pellets fell out. I created grow trays with bell siphons. The couple plants I started out with did not do well because they were constantly moved and dislodged. Any thoughts?
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Monita
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
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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
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ARTHUR
Dude! Stop repeating what youve already said! 6min video you repeatedly state that you can reuse pebbles, its cheap, you can wash them. You could fit this info in 10 seconds! So much water in your video!
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Dude! Stop repeating what youve already said! 6min video you repeatedly state that you can reuse pebbles, its cheap, you can wash them. You could fit this info in 10 seconds! So much water in your video!
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drewerd15
Once you have your camera set up and focused switch it to manual focus if you won't be moving in the scene. All through the section at 3: 40 the camera keeps trying to find what to focus on.
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Once you have your camera set up and focused switch it to manual focus if you won't be moving in the scene. All through the section at 3: 40 the camera keeps trying to find what to focus on.
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Floating
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?
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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?
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Shawn
Is there ever an issue with algae build up on the clay pebbles? I'm currently using pumice stones and have an issue with green algae build up. Does clay work better? Thanks.
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Is there ever an issue with algae build up on the clay pebbles? I'm currently using pumice stones and have an issue with green algae build up. Does clay work better? Thanks.
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Alka
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
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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
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Mix
Could you please do a video on how you can use semi hydro in house plants, maybe propagating string of hearts and cacti? Pothos i find is easy. Thanks so much!
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Could you please do a video on how you can use semi hydro in house plants, maybe propagating string of hearts and cacti? Pothos i find is easy. Thanks so much!
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La
Do you water your clone from the top since the roots are not in the water yet? Or spray it or just wait for them to grow into the water? Thanks in advance
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Do you water your clone from the top since the roots are not in the water yet? Or spray it or just wait for them to grow into the water? Thanks in advance
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Nods
Gidday I have a seedling that sprouted 1 week ago in a 4 inch rockwool cube how big should it be to transplant to a pot with Hydroton thx in advance
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Gidday I have a seedling that sprouted 1 week ago in a 4 inch rockwool cube how big should it be to transplant to a pot with Hydroton thx in advance
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