As it is completely inert and sterile, with a neutral pH, it is an ideal medium for hydroponic crops of any kind, recirculated and hydroponic cultures with lost solution. At the same time, its high porosity gives it lightness necessary for its handling to be comfortable in this type of crops.

Benefits it provides: The benefits they bring us in our crops are essential, aeration and retention water, while protecting from high temperatures. Increases porosity and promotes root development. When it comes to creating another type of substrate, there is no manufacturer that does not boast of using a certain amount in its mixtures to ensure the quality of your substrate. Perlite is a volcanic mineral that, when subjected to high temperatures (800 - 900 ºC), it expands up to 20 times its initial volume.

Its structure is made up of multiple holes and pores that allow it to retain up to 5 times its weight in water, so it is good to improve the water retention of the substrate. For the same reason, it is easy to combine it with liquid fertilizers, fungicides, or other liquid applications that need to be incorporated.

It favors root development by creating holes (macro and micropores) improving total porosity. This aeration is essential for the roots and has a very beneficial influence on the subsequent development of the plants, preventing the substrate from caking over time.

Format:

Meliflor perlite is available in 11L bags. With a granulometry between 1 and 6 mm.

When to apply Perlite:

When we look for aeration and water retention in our crops