Product Description
Coarse Perlite #3 with 2 totes (1 tote is 65 cubic feet) Full Truckload FREE SHIPPING
Product Summary
Coarse Perlite #3 in 65-cubic-foot totes provides a lightweight amendment for commercial potting mixes, greenhouse substrates, and hydroponic growing systems. Its porous mineral structure adds air space to soil and soilless blends, helping growers manage drainage and maintain an open rooting environment. Combine it with peat moss, coco coir, or other suitable ingredients to create a mix tailored to your production needs.
Each pallet carries two totes, delivering 130 cubic feet of horticultural perlite. Our full truckload includes 20 pallets, 40 totes, and 2,600 cubic feet of material with free shipping. These clearly defined quantities make purchasing and inventory planning straightforward for nurseries, commercial growers, and substrate blending operations.
The large tote format supports measured batch preparation while reducing the number of small packages handled during mixing. Distribute material across growing areas or reserve individual totes for scheduled production runs.
Key Features & Benefits
- Increased porosity: Adds pore space to soil and soilless growing media.
- Root-zone aeration: Helps maintain air spaces within properly formulated substrates.
- Drainage support: Encourages excess water movement through container mixes.
- Lightweight structure: Provides a low-density mineral component for custom blends.
- Versatile applications: Suitable for substrate mixing and appropriate hydroponic systems.
- Bulk convenience: Two large totes per pallet simplify volume tracking.
- Production planning: Full truckload quantities support recurring commercial mixing requirements.
Product Specifications
- Product: Coarse Perlite #3
- Material: Expanded horticultural perlite
- Packaging: Bulk totes
- Volume per tote: 65 cubic feet
- Totes per pallet: 2
- Volume per pallet: 130 cubic feet
- Full truckload: 20 pallets
- Total totes: 40
- Total volume: 2,600 cubic feet
- Shipping: Free shipping
Product Questions & Answers
1. How many pallets are included in a full truckload?
A full truckload contains 20 pallets. Please have a forklift onsite at the scheduled delivery time to unload the pallets from the truck.
2. What particle size is listed for this #3 perlite?
This product is described as approximately ½ inch. That is an approximate grade description, not a guarantee that every particle has identical dimensions.
3. Can this perlite be used in a hydroponic growing system?
Yes. Horticultural perlite can serve as a hydroponic medium in suitable systems with properly managed nutrient delivery, irrigation, and drainage.
4. Is perlite a substitute for fertilizer?
No. Its primary purpose is to improve the physical structure of the growing medium. Plants still need an appropriate nutrient program.
5. How much perlite would each of five equal production batches receive?
Dividing the truckload equally gives each batch four pallets, eight totes, and 520 cubic feet of perlite.
