Benefits of using Hydroton as a growing medium in hydroponic gardening
Hydroponic gardening is the newest form of gardening available. Many people are switching from more conventional means of gardening to using hydroponic systems. One thing that is essential for a productive hydroponic garden is a growing medium. Growing medium helps to anchor the roots and allow for airflow so that the roots do not ball up and rot due to lack of aeration. Most people use Hydroton. Hydroton comes from Germany and is clay pebbles that expand. Almost everyone who uses Hydroton is very well pleased with the results of their gardens.
There are five main benefits of using Hydroton as your growing medium in a hydroponic gardening.
1. Hydroton is reusable.
Most growing mediums wear out over time and you have to replace them. Hydroton can be used year after year and need not to be replaced. It saves a lot of money because growing mediums are expensive to replace. The only thing that needs to be done with Hydroton is that the pebbles need to be rinsed with hydrogen peroxide to clean them each year.
2. Hydroton is very stable.
Hydroton is not only a stable growing medium, it also retains water much better than any other medium. This is important because as to insure that the plants are getting all of the water and nutrients that are essential for healthy growth.
3. Hydroton is pH balanced.
Most other growing mediums can change the pH levels of your plants. This is important because adding nutrient solution tends to alter the pH level. Being too acidic or too alkaline can damage the plants.
4. Hydroton provides plenty of aeration.
It is important for oxygen to be able to get to the roots so that they do not rot. The tiny pebbles are loose and provide plenty of space for oxygen to reach the hydroponic roots system.
5. Hydroton is the most affordable growing medium.
The final benefit of using Hydroton is probably one of the best. It is priced very cheap, it will help if you are financially strapped. You can still have your hydroponic garden and not have to pay through your nose for expensive growing medium.
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