{"product_id":"hydrotons-clay-balls-prevents-root-decay","title":"Hydrotons \/ Clay Balls (Prevents Root Decay)","description":"\u003cp\u003eClay pebbles or hydroton (sometimes referred to as LECA—light expanded clay aggregate) are a hydroponic substrate with units about the size of marbles or peanuts.Clay pebbles can be used in both hydroponic and aquaponic systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrotons are great water absorbers, it collects the excess water and stores it for later use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt prevents roots from being damaged due to excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally, clay pebbles are used as a base layer or alongside to help plants get the proper amount of water and air through it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay can be used on its own for growing plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can also be mixed with soil and other growing media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroton is used widely in hydroponics and aquaponics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO USE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the pebbles thoroughly before using\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the pebbles for at least six hours or, even better, up to 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the plants and rinse occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a small amount of nutrients after rinsing your pebbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive starting your seeds a try using clay pebbles. You can crush the medium to increase saturation or you can keep them whole, use small net pots, and cover the seed with a couple of pebbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"AdThrive_Content_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-1 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CIf8wrKWzu8CFdAqvAodP9QC2g\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT ALL TO AVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-google-query-id=\"CIf8wrKWzu8CFdAqvAodP9QC2g\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t reuse the pebbles without rinsing, soaking, and sterilizing with isopropyl alcohol or peroxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t let the pebbles dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t use a regular pot unless you have a dedicated water source. Using regular pots can sometimes lead to algae and draining issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t use the pebbles as a substitute for soil outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Keraleaf","offers":[{"title":"3kg","offer_id":44561850761258,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":44561850794026,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1359\/4154\/files\/Screenshot_2026-07-13_020112.png_202607130204.webp?v=1783890369","url":"https:\/\/keraleaf.com\/products\/hydrotons-clay-balls-prevents-root-decay","provider":"Keraleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}