Thread: hydroton and increased drainage/root aeration
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Old 06-17-2009, 11:48 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: hydroton and increased drainage/root aeration
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Originally Posted by fergus banana View Post
ok,
i just read up a bit on this topic and there doesnt seem to be any real point in mixing hydroton and soil. many people do recommend mixing with perlite, though. i think this is what i will use when i re-pot.
Perlite is great for short-term (1-2 year) plantings. Check out the info here: PTP_2009_03_Pot_Culture
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