Lightweight Expanded Clay pebbles as grow Media for both aquaponic system and hydroponic gardening
Lightweight expanded clay pebbles aggregate (LECA) is made from 100% natural clay at average 1100-1200℃ in rotary kiln .The yielding gases expand the clay by thousands of small bubbles forming during heating producing a honeycomb structure. LECA has an approximately round or potato shape due to circular movement in the kiln, and is available in different sizes and densities.
Product Name | Expanded Clay Pebbles |
Color | Brownish Red |
Szie | 2-4mm,4-8mm,8-10mm,8-16mm,10-30mm,14-20mm |
MOQ | 640 Bags,different quantity is also acceptable |
Characteristics | Lightweight, insulating, strong,Extremely stable and durable,Non-combustible and fire-resistant. |
Application | Horticulture,Agriculture,Industrial,Hydroponics,Construction |
Expanded Clay Pebbles can be used for:
- Aeration of growing media - ideal to mix into coco coir or soil to aid aeration
- Drainage - will hold water as well as offering great aeration properties and free draining
- Decoration - looks great as a top dressing for pots and also helps to prevent evaporation
- Hydroponics/hydroculture - used widely in hydroponic growing, they are ideal for flood and drain, deep water culture and drip feed systems
- Aquaponics - are also ideal to be used in aquaponic systems
Expanded Clay Pebbles LECA in Hydroponic
Expanded Clay Pebbles LECA Substrate are various sized lightweight rocks that are produced to provide the optimum ratio of water retention and aeration (water to air ratio). They’re an effective growing media for vegetables, fruit and flowering plants such as strawberries, orchids and tomatoes.
Expanded Clay pebbles LECA has uses in agriculture and landscapes, it is used as a growing medium in hydroponics systems, and blended with other growing mediums such as soil and peat to improve drainage, retain water during periods of drought, insulate roots during frost and provide roots with increased oxygen levels promoting very vigorous growth. Expanded Clay can be mixed with heavy soil in order to reduce the weight of plants and landscapes soils.
Expanded Clay Pebbles LECA in Aquaponic Farm
Expanded clay balls pebbles LECA is an excellent media for Aquaponics grow beds due to their neutral and stabilised pH, high pore space for micro-bacteria, and ease of use when planting and harvesting your plants. They are all almost perfectly round making it easy to push your hand into the grow bed to pull out roots or plants. They also have a long life - for instance at Aqua Gardening.
Packaging: 50L white poly woven bag or jumbo bag, palletized packing or as request
Quantity loading: 640Bags in 1*20'GP,1320Bags in 1*40'HQ
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Sample Policy | Free sample is ready on your request, you just need to pay the freight cost |
Customized service | All products size and package can be customized according to your requirements |
MOQ | 640Bags,different quantity is acceptable |
Payment Term | L/C, T/T, Western Union,Money Gram, Paypal |
Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
Delivery time | 10-15days after the deposit received |
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