pearl light vs clay balls

[keith]

hi guys, out of pearl light vs clay balls, which is a better growing medium, are there any advantages or disadvantages, regards, keith.

[everest]

i'm using the large perlite at the moment , but its an arse to wash , tried the clay balls , they too was hard to clean , but then easier to re use ... mmm good question ..

 

perlite for me just cos its white ...

 

ev

[bufo marinus]

Perlite will hold more water than the clay balls, it can be used in large pots or planter trays with a regular flush to rid it of accumulating salts or a run to waste system, or mixed with coco to stop that medium compacting and assist aerate it.

Clayballs are generally used in a recirculating or flood and drain system and need watering every few hours or so. They are also usefull in the bottom of pots, trays etc for excellent drainage.

Roots love both mediums but the main thing to remember is it is the continual soaking, drying out, soaking of the rootzone that is the key to healthy growth not a constantly wet medium. This is how oxygen is carried in and out of the rootzone, one of the basic rules of hydro growing

 

Stop washing the perlite with your arse ev, that's just wrong man

[jimbojones5678]

I prefer clay because it's easier to reuse and wash

 

perlite is a real bitch to wash and gets everywhere ime

 

Jimbo

[smokinjoe]

I prefer clay because it's easier to reuse and wash

 

perlite is a real bitch to wash and gets everywhere ime

 

Jimbo

 

Hydroton for me. i would never use anything else.

 

It's not that hard to wash, but the missus gets the shits when I do it in the bath!