In horticulture, perlite is used worldwide as a component of soil-free fertilizer mixtures, where it provides aeration and maintains optimal moisture for growing higher-ranking plants.
100% perlite is used for root fertilization. Studies have shown that high quality yields can be achieved with perlite systems.
Other benefits of horticultural perlite include its neutral pH and the fact that it is sterile and weed-free.
Their low volumetric weight makes them ideal for container cultivation. Other horticultural uses of perlite include: fertilizer, pesticide, disinfectant, seed germinator. Horticultural perlite is useful for both home and commercial gardeners. It can be used with equal success for greenhouse cultivation, landscaping and home gardening.
Main uses:
- For rooting plants
- For potting soil
- Greenhouse propagation and growing media
- Hydroponic growing systems
Packaging unit: 100 liter PE bag
Technical information:
Bulk density: approx. 80-120 kg/m3
Particle size: 0-6 mm,
pH value: 6.8-7.1 neutral
Organic matter content: 0%, sterile
