Product Description
Mother Earth Hydroton Original (25 Liter Bags) in Bulk FREE SHIPPING
Product Summary
Build a highly aerated root zone with Hydroton Original (25 Liter Bags) in Bulk, a professional expanded clay growing medium for hydroponic growers, commercial greenhouses, indoor cultivation facilities, nurseries, and other high-volume growing operations. Hydroton Original consists of lightweight expanded clay aggregate with an 8–16 mm particle size, providing excellent drainage, aeration, and physical support for developing root systems.
Hydroton clay pebbles are semi-porous and designed to provide balanced capillary action while maintaining valuable air space throughout the root zone. Unlike organic growing media that gradually decompose, Hydroton is durable and can be cleaned and reused between growing cycles.
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Key Features & Benefits
- Premium expanded clay hydroponic growing medium
- Consistent 8–16 mm particle size
- Excellent drainage and root-zone aeration
- Semi-porous structure supports balanced moisture management
- Helps provide physical support for developing roots
- Lightweight compared with many conventional mineral substrates
- Generally resists floating compared with some alternative media
- Reusable when thoroughly cleaned between uses
- Excellent for professional hydroponic applications
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Product Specifications
- Brand: Mother Earth / Hydroton
- Product: Hydroton Original
- SKU: HGC714114
- UPC: 849969007367
- Bag Size: 25 Liters
- Approximate Bag Volume: 0.932 Cubic Feet
- Material: Expanded Clay Aggregate
- Particle Size: 8–16 mm
- Approximate Bag Weight: 22.5 lb
- Pallet Quantity: 60 Bags Per Pallet
- Total Volume: 1,500 Liters Per Pallet
- Approximate Pallet Weight: 1,382 lb
- Reusable: Yes, when properly cleaned
- Shipping: FREE SHIPPING
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Should Hydroton Original be rinsed before it goes into a hydroponic system?
Yes. The manufacturer recommends rinsing expanded clay before use. This helps remove loose clay dust and fine particles before the Hydroton enters the growing system.
2. What does the 8–16 mm particle specification mean for growers?
The 8–16 mm range provides a relatively consistent expanded-clay structure that creates open spaces between pebbles, supporting airflow, drainage, and root-zone oxygenation.
3. Does Hydroton Original tend to float in hydroponic reservoirs?
Hydroton Original is described as semi-porous and generally resistant to floating compared with some alternative products, making it practical for many hydroponic growing applications.
4. How should Hydroton be prepared if it will be reused for another crop?
Used Hydroton should be thoroughly cleaned between growing cycles to remove root material and accumulated residues before reuse. Proper sanitation practices should match the requirements of the cultivation facility.
5. How much Hydroton Original is supplied on one commercial pallet?
A full pallet contains 60 individual 25-liter bags, providing 1,500 liters of Hydroton Original. Hawthorne lists the HGC714114 pallet at approximately 1,382 pounds, making this configuration suitable for high-volume commercial hydroponic operations.