{"product_id":"press-and-fit-pots-trays-copy","title":"Coarse Perlite","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerlite is used in soilless substrate mixes to provide drainage and help retain necessary water for plant growth. It can be mixed with coconut coir media to produce a homemade blend of aquaponic and hydroponic seedling substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"es-catalog-item__list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerlite provides aeration and drainage for soilless substrates, but retains and holds substantial amounts of water that it releases when needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe water-holding ability of Perlite also increases the nutrient holding capacity when water-soluble fertilizers are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used by itself, mixed with topsoil or potting soil, or any other sterile media for drip or passive hydroponic systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Perlite does not crush fine stems or root systems, making it ideal for growing delicate plants such as lettuce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically inert, does not deteriorate and has an essentially neutral pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs Perlite is sterile, it is free of disease, weed seeds and insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNontoxic, safe and economical to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 4 cu. ft. bag will fill approximately 64 one-gallon nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Equipment \u0026 Design Inc.","offers":[{"title":"CPerlite4: Coarse Perlite; 4 cubic feet bag","offer_id":45218037530814,"sku":null,"price":35.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9232\/3893\/files\/CoarsePerlite.png?v=1752514424","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaticed.com\/products\/press-and-fit-pots-trays-copy","provider":"Aquatic Equipment \u0026 Design Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}