Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles 45L: Enhances Your Hydroponic Garden
Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles are high-quality baked clay granules, providing a perfect substrate for hydroponic growing. Their unique structure allows you to control nutrient and moisture levels, resulting in optimal growth and flowering of your plants. These clay pebbles are inorganic, have a neutral pH, and are suitable for both run-to-waste and recirculating hydroponic systems.
Specifications
Use: Hydroponics, indoor and outdoor cultivation, potting mix alternative for a wide range of plants
Ingredients: Expanded clay pebbles (natural clay, kiln-fired)
Dry Matter (% of the product weight): Approx. 95%
Organic Matter: Inert medium, non-organic
Electric Conductivity (EC): Low EC – rinsed and pre-buffered
pH (water) Zone: Neutral pH ~6.0
Volume: 45L
Weight: 20KG
Dimension: 62 x 37 x 20cm
Features and Benefits
- High-quality baked clay material:Â Offering a durable and long-lasting substrate.
- Unique structure:Â Allows controlled supply of nutrition and moisture to plants.
- Low content of soluble salts:Â Ideal for recirculating hydroponic systems.
- High pora volume and air content:Â Ensures strong root development and firm hold.
- Range of sizes:Â Pebbles come in sizes between 8 to 16mm, providing optimal root support.
How to Use
- Choose a suitable container or hydroponic system for your plants.
- Place a 4-centimetre layer of Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles at the bottom of the pot or grow bed.
- Add your plants and fill around their roots with more clay pebbles to provide support.
- Set up your upper water supply system, such as brush, drip, or sprinkler systems.
- Adjust watering frequency and intensity based on your plant’s needs and environmental conditions.
Sage Suggests These are Best For
Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles are perfect for hydroponic gardeners looking to enhance the growth and flowering of their plants, particularly those growing vegetables, herbs, fruit-bearing and flowering plants in recirculating or run-to-waste systems. They are also great for improving soil drainage in potted plants.
- Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles may initially float, but they will sink within a few days. They’re the best sinking clay pebbles available for aquaponic systems.
- Keep the water level around 2.5cm below the top of the clay pebbles in aquaponic systems to prevent algae growth.
- Wash the clay pebbles before use to remove any dust or debris.
FAQs
What makes Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles a suitable substrate for experienced growers?
Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles are an ideal substrate because of their unique structure, which allows growers to control the supply of nutrition and moisture directly throughout the growth process. Additionally, they are made from special types of clay with a low content of soluble salts, making them suitable for use in recirculating systems.
How does the structure of Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles contribute to plant growth?
Canna Clay Pebbles have a high pore volume and high air content, which ensures strong roots with a firm hold. The inorganic composition and neutral pH support plant growth, and the various fractions create an optimal heterogeneous texture for optimal rooting.
Can Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles be used in both run-to-waste and recirculating systems?
Yes, Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles are suitable for use in both run-to-waste and recirculating systems, providing a basis for optimal growth and flowering.
What are some other names for Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles?
Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles are also known as Hydroton, LECA (Light Expanded Clay Aggregate), or Clay Pellets.
How do I use Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles to improve soil drainage?
By applying a layer of 4 centimetres of Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles at the bottom of the pot, you can effectively improve soil drainage.
What watering systems are suitable for use with Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles?
Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles are suitable for upper water supply systems such as brush, drip, and sprinkler systems. The watering should be adjusted according to the plant’s needs, considering factors like pot size, growing conditions, and the growth stage of the plants.
Can I use Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles for hydroponic systems?
Yes, Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles are an ideal substrate for hydroponic systems with rapidly growing vegetables, herbaceous, fruit-bearing, and flowering plants.
Do Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles float in water?
Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles are known to be some of the best sinking clay pebbles available. While some may initially float when first washed or placed in water, they typically sink within a few days. This is faster than other clay balls on the market.
