🪴 PERLITE GRADE 3

Lightweight Hydroponic Growing Medium for Aeration & Moisture Control

PERLITE GRADE 3 is a naturally occurring siliceous rock that expands when heated, creating a lightweight, brilliant white growing medium. It is widely used in hydroponics either on its own or blended with other soilless substrates to improve aeration, moisture balance, and nutrient retention.

🔬 What Is PERLITE GRADE 3?

PERLITE GRADE 3 is produced by heating natural perlite until it expands. This process creates a porous, lightweight structure that supports healthy root zone conditions in hydroponic systems.

🌱 Hydroponic Uses

PERLITE GRADE 3 can be used:

• 🌿 On its own as a standalone hydroponic growing medium

• 🌿 Blended with other substrates, including:

  • Coco 60% / Perlite 40%

  • Coco 50% / Vermiculite 25% / Perlite 25%

💧 Growing Benefits

• 🌬️ Excellent aeration to the root zone

• 💦 Optimum moisture retention

• 🧪 Supports effective nutrient retention

• ⚖️ Lightweight and easy to work with

🧴 Nutrient Compatibility

• ✅ Any hydroponic nutrient can be used with PERLITE GRADE 3

📦 Product Summary 

• Product Type: Hydroponic Growing Medium

• Grade: Grade 3

• Material: Naturally occurring siliceous rock

• Colour: Brilliant white

• Use: Hydroponics – standalone or blended