Hydroton

Discussion in 'Hydroponic Growing' started by Ushade, Aug 31, 2015.

  1. Let's start on on growing with Hydroton...

     
  2. I use hydro and that's what I grow in, with a rockwool cube for the seedling.
     
  3. They remind me of cocoa puffs...


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  4. Quick question. Do I put the rockwool with the seedling at the bottom of the net pot and pile the hydroton above and around or do I put a layer of hydroton on the bottom of the net pot and then place the rockwool seedling on top of that and then surround it with more hydroton?
     
  5. I fill the net pot with hydroton and put my rockwool down inside, flush with the hydroton at the top.
     
  6. I replaced hydroton with polished ornamental rocks from Dollar Store


    Clean, easy to remove from roots and reuse endlessly


     

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  7. Be sure to soak the rockwool and the hydroton in pH water for a day, do not squeeze the cubes, just let drain.
     

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  8. I use clay balls in my hydro systems but never rockwool, that stuff is really hard to get perfect. Expanded clay balls (hydroton and other brands) is a great medium for roots
     

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