PERLITE 100L VDL
Expanded perlite is a mineral that has undergone an expansion process at high temperatures. It has valuable agronomic qualities such as the ability to retain water and fertilizers, improve soil aeration, fluff the substrate, facilitate drainage, stimulate rooting and vigorous plant growth. It can be used in substrate mixes, in recirculating hydroponic cultures, and in lost solution culture systems. Perlite is useful in hydroponics when mixed with coco in a specific ratio. A pH should be maintained in the range of 6.5-7 for optimal use. In summary, perlite is a versatile and beneficial mineral component for improving growing conditions and is used in a variety of agronomic applications.
Expanded perlite is a mineral product that undergoes an expansion process at high temperatures (1200 ºC). It has several agronomic qualities that make it valuable in horticulture and gardening. Here is a detailed description:
What is Perlite?
- Expansion process: Perlite is a mineral product that undergoes an expansion process at a very high temperature. This process makes perlite inert, stable, neutral with a pH between 6.5 and 7, sterile, light and insulating.
Agronomic Qualities of Perlite:
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Water retention and fertilizers: Perlite It has a great capacity to absorb and retain water and nutrients, which makes it useful for maintaining a water balance in the growing substrate.
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Soil aeration: Facilitates soil aeration soil, allowing the roots of the plants to breathe properly and avoiding compaction of the substrate.
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Drainage: Perlite improves drainage of the soil by preventing water accumulation in plant roots, which is crucial to prevent root rot problems.
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Stimulation of rooting and vigorous growth: The Perlite favors the initial rooting of plants and promotes their healthy growth.
Uses of Perlite:
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Mix with other substrates: Can be used mixed with other substrates to improve their water retention, aeration and drainage properties.
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Hydroponic crops: It is suitable for use in recirculated hydroponic crops and hydroponic crops with lost solution due to its drainage capacity.
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Tolerance to excess watering: Perlite It is tolerant of excess irrigation thanks to its drainage capacity.
More Information about Perlite:
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Perlite is a lightweight substrate with excellent oxygenation, making it valuable as a component of other substrates. However, as a sole substrate, you may have problems if the pH drops below 5.5, as this could cause phototoxicity due to the aluminum present in perlite, which could be confused with a calcium and magnesium deficiency.
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In hydroponics in North America, perlite is generally used as part of a mix with a high percentage of coconut (70 or 80%) and the rest of perlite.
Perlite specifications:
- pH: 6.5-7
- Content: Hydrated obsidian mineral.
In summary, perlite is a valuable component used in horticulture and gardening due to its water retention, soil aeration, drainage and rooting promotion. It can be used mixed with other substrates or in hydroponic growing systems, and it is important to maintain its pH in the appropriate range to avoid toxicity problems.