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Grow Media

Growing media is an essential part of any hydroponic growing system. Simply put, growing media is a soil substitute. There are many types of grow media available, each offering different advantages. These media are all inert, sterile substrates that have excellent aeration properties. Rockwool 2.5cm (1") cubes are ideal for starting seedlings / cuttings, and then can be transferred into 7.5cm (3") cubes. Afterwards, growing cubes are either planted onto rockwool slabs or into your hydroponic system or other substrate like GreenMix which is a mixture of water retentive and water repellent rockwool. This gives better drainage.

Clay pebbles are by far the most popular potting on hydroponic medium and are used in flood and drain, drip irrigation, passive systems, and even some NFT systems. This medium provides excellent aeration, superb pH stability and can be re-used. It can also be mixed with soil to improve aeration and drainage.

When using rockwool to raise or start seedlings, make a stock solution using your grow nutrient or similar, to a TDS / CF reading of 10-12 then pH adjust that stock solution down to 5.5 pH. Decant this solution into a bottle so you can feed this to the rockwool as and when needed. Shake bottle well before sprinkling. Do no over soak or let rockwool sit in a puddle of nutrient.

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Rockwool Propagation Kit

A Rockwool Propagation Kit includes everything you need for successful cloning or seedling propagation:

- 24x SBS Rockwool clone/seedling cubes (in tray)

- 1x 100ml Formulex nutrient

- 1x 50ml Clonex rooting gel

- 1x Scalpel

- 1x Pencil

- 10x Plant stakes/tags

- Instructions

Rockwool Propagation Kit Web: £15 £16
 
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Root Riot

These organic and fully biodegradable cubes will cause a Root Riot in your greenhouse! Root Riot cubes are a new easy to use organic propagation medium developed to make germination from seeds or cuttings simple and fast.

The 24 cubes sit within a 12" (31cm) x 7.5" (19cm) reusable carrier tray and are supplied ready to use and with easy to follow instructions to enable even the most novice gardeners to succeed with plant propagation.

Cubes are manufactured from composted organic materials inoculated with micro nutrients to nourish young plants and beneficial rooting fungi to aid root development. The 'spongy' texture of the cubes retains the exact water to air ratio required for healthy, rapid root growth. After germination takes place strong, easily visible root systems will soon develop. When you are ready to pot on or plant out the fully biodegradable cubes enable new plants to be easily transferred, complete with cube, into soil or other growing medium without any root disturbance. Supplied in packs of 24 - including re-usable carry tray.

Tray measures 31cm (12") x 19cm (7½")

Root Riot - Tray of 24 Web: £5 £6
 
     
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Root Riot Propagation Kit

A complete Root Riot Propagation Kit providing everything needed for successful development of seeds and cuttings.

The Root Riot Propagation Kit contains:

- 24 cubes within a 12in x 71/2in/31cm x 19cm carrier tray.

- 50ml Hormone Rooting Gel - nutrient rich formula seals and stays in contact with the cut stem.

- 100ml Plant Food Concentrate - organic nutrients and natural plant acids.

- Waterproof labels, soft black pencil, sterile scalpel for taking cuttings.

- Full illustrated growing instructions included.

Made from composted organic materials inoculated with micro nutrients.

Root Riot Propagation Kit Web: £15 £16
 
     
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BioBizz All Mix    
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All-Mix was developed especially to be the best potting soil for organic cultivation. It consists of 20% sphagnum peat moss, 35% garden peat, 10% high quality organic Worm-Humus , 30% perlite and 5% Pre-Mix.

BioBizz All Mix 20 litre Web: £7 £8
BioBizz All Mix 50 litre Web: £13 £14

BioBizz Light Mix


Light-Mix is an ideal potting soil for organic gardeners who want to have control over the growing process through the application of liquid fertilizers. Slightly fertilized it ensures a fast development of roots and vigorous new growth.


BioBizz Light Mix 20 litre Web: £7 £8
BioBizz Light Mix 50 litre Web: £13 £14

BioBizz Pre Mix

Pre-Mix Is a dry fertilizer comprised of 100% natural ingredients derived from organic matter, rock meal and trace elements. This microbially active blend was formulated to guarantee vigorous growth, abundant flowering, and maximum resistance to disease and fungal attack.


BioBizz Pre Mix 2.5 litre Web: £6 £7
BioBizz Pre Mix 5 litre Web: £11 £12

 
BioBizz Coco Mix    
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Coco-Mix Is an organic substrate that can be used in combination with special coco nutrients containing organic minerals. Coconut fibres are comprised of much air and little water; the pH falls between 5 to 6. Coco-Mix may be used in all hydroponics.

BioBizz Coco Mix 50 litre Web: £14 £15

BioBizz Worm Humus

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Worm Humus is 100% organic worm manure of very high quality. To be used in the rejuvenation of All-Mix or for use in potting mixtures, garden beds.


BioBizz Worm Humus 40 litre Web: £18 £25

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Plagron All-Mix    
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Plagron All-mix is a mix of the finest, carefully selected types of peat. It contains various types of fibre and perlite which results in a lightness and oxygen level you have come to expect only of Plagron quality potting soil. We all know how vital air is to root development.
The abundant presence of unique Plagron worm compost also ensures vigorous plant growth and increased water retention.


Plagron All-Mix 50 litre Web: £14 £15

Plagron Grow Mix


Plagron Grow Mix contains enough nutrition for the first 3 weeks of growth. There is no need for growth stage nutrients.

Growers simply add water during the first 3 weeks and then switch straight to a flowering stage nutrient. So simple!


Plagron Grow Mix 50 litre Web: £14 £15

Plagron Bat Mix

Bat Mix is the ideal natural potting soil. It contains bat manure, which is well known for its richness in nutrients. Also contains white peat, Baltic peat, sphagnum, Irish white peat chunks, black peat, worm castings, organic manure and 15% Perlite.


Plagron Bat Mix 50 litre Web: £14 £15

Plagron Royalty Mix


Royalty Mix is a light, airy, soil-based growing medium, heavily fertilised with an entirely organic composition.


Plagron Royalty Mix 50 litre Web: £14 £15

Plagron Light Mix


Light Mix is a lightly fertilised potting soil mix with enough nutrients for the first 14 days. It contains white and black peat, sphagnum and worm castings. Perfect for use with the Terra Range.


Plagron Light Mix 50 litre Web: £13 £14

 
Plagron Bat Guano    
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Bat Guano (manure) is the most balanced and potent manure available, and is remarkably clean as well! Packed full of active organic ingredients and a very high level of phosphorus ensure strong root development, fast growth and massive bloom.

Plagron Bat Guano 1 litre Web: £9 £10
Plagron Bat Guano 5 litre Web: £16 £18

Plagron Worm Castings

Plagron natural Worm Castings have a very high organic level and offer your crop masses of natural trace elements, enzymes, minerals, bacteria and fungi. Worm Castings can be used at any time during the growth of the plant.


Plagron Worm Castings 1 litre Web: £4 £5
Plagron Worm Castings 5 litre Web: £9 £10
Plagron Worm Castings 25 litre Web: £13 £14

Plagron Cocos

A light and 100% organic substrate that promotes maximum yields in quality and quantity. Plagron imports only the cleanest coconut fibres that are then enriched with Trichoderma.


Plagron Cocos 50 litre Web: £12 £13

Plagron Clay Pebbles

Inert, lightweight and pH neutral these clay pebbles are perfect for use in Nutriculture Ebb & Flood, Flo-Gro and Wilma Systems. They are uniform in shape and extremely high in quality.


Plagron Clay Pebbles 45 litre Web: £15 £17

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Rockwool Cubes

These are ideal for transferring and growing seedlings and cuttings grown in SBS cubes. At this point, the growing cubes are planted on into NFT systems or GroDan Rockwool Slabs.


GroDan Cuttings Seeds Cubes x 35 Web: £4 £5
GroDan Cuttings Seeds Cubes x 77 Web: £7 £8
GroDan Cuttings Seeds Cubes x 385 Web: £40 £40
GroDan Cuttings Seeds Cubes x 1386 Web: £100 £110
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Transplanting Cubes    


GroDan Transplanting Cubes x 8 Web: £4 £5
GroDan Transplanting Cubes x 48 Web: £18 £20
GroDan Transplanting Cubes x 96 Web: £32 £35
GroDan Transplanting Cubes x 192 Web: £60 £65
GroDan Transplanting Cubes x 386 Web: £90 £100
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explain the different applications for different grow media. 01483 596484.


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Rockwool Slabs

The slab method is most commonly used by commercial farmers to grow larger, high productivity plants (tomatoes or cucumbers) and large scale flower production. Drip irrigation is the preferred method to feed plants at regular intervals. Three sizes are available.

GroDan Rockwool 1.0 Metre Grow
Slab x 1
Web: £4 £5
GroDan Rockwool 1.0 Metre Grow
Slab x 6
Web: £23 £25
GroDan Rockwool 1.0 Metre Grow
Slab x 12
Web: £40 £45
GroDan Rockwool 1.0 Metre Grow
Slab x 24
Web: £72 £80

GroDan Rockwool 1.2 Metre Grow
Slab x 1
Web: £5 £6
GroDan Rockwool 1.2 Metre Grow
Slab x 6
Web: £32 £35
GroDan Rockwool 1.2 Metre Grow
Slab x 12
Web: £45 £50
GroDan Rockwool 1.2 Metre Grow
Slab x 24
Web: £90 £95

1.0 Metre tray for slabs x 1 Web: £5 £6
1.0 Metre tray for slabs x 6 Web: £32 £35
1.0 Metre tray for slabs x 12 Web: £45 £50

1.2 Metre tray for slabs x 1 Web: £5 £6
1.2 Metre tray for slabs x 6 Web: £32 £35
1.2 Metre tray for slabs x 12 Web: £45 £50


GroDan Loose Rockwool

GroDan is probably the best brand of rockwool available.

GroDan loose rockwool, 90 litre Web: £33 £36
GroDan loose rockwool, 180 litre Web: £60 £65
 


GroDan Rockwool Cubes


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GreenMix
 
Perlite
     
Clay Pebbles
 
Vermiculite

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Clay Pebbles

Hydroton clay pebbles from Germany are lightweight, uniform, pH neutral and re-usable. For most applications, 8-16mm is the most popular size.

Clay Pebbles 8-16mm, 50 litre Web: £17 £17
Clay Pebbles 8-16mm, 100litre Web: £32 £32
Clay Pebbles 8-16mm, 250 litre Web: £77 £77
Clay Pebbles 8-16mm, 500 litre Web: £137 £137
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Spreader Mats



Replacement spreader mats for NFT systems.

25 Foot (7.6m) Spreader Mat Web: £2 £3
50 Foot (15.2m) Spreader Mat Web: £4 £5
100 Foot (30.3m) Spreader Mat Web: £7 £8

Vermiculite

Often mixed with perlite for seed and clone raising.

Vermiculite 10 litre Web: £5 £6
Vermiculite 25 litre Web: £10 £11
Vermiculite 100 litre Web: £20 £22
Vermiculite 200 litre Web: £38 £40
 

Canna Coco

Often mixed with perlite for seed and clone raising.

Canna Coco, 1m Slab Web: £5 £6
Canna Coco, 50 litre Bag Web: £13 £14
Canna Coco, 1 litre nutrient A & B Web: £15 £16
Canna Coco, 5 litre nutrient A & B Web: £35 £37

Jiffy Pellets (Jiffy Sevens)

Ideal for propagation just soak in plain water for 5 minutes, no need to worry about CF levels or pH, simple, effective and idiot proof!

Jiffy Pellets x 35 Web: £4 £5
Jiffy Pellets x 77 Web: £9 £10
Jiffy Pellets x 385 Web: £38 £40
Jiffy Pellets x 1386 Web: £125 £130
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See our fully equipped and stocked shop and warehouse, as well as our basement and upstairs demonstration grow rooms, fully operating equipment and systems on show. We will be happy to talk you through the systems and equipment. Got any questions - we can answer them.

Call us now and speak directly to our fully trained staff and we will be glad to guide you through the different types of grow media. 01483 596484.

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Jiffy 7C Coco Coir Plugs



This best selling propagating plug is now available in Coco Coir. Drop in the seed or cutting and place the plug in a propagator and off it grows.

Jiffy-7C 30mm Coco Coir Plug
Box of 1155
Web: £75 £80

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Jiffy Coco-Blocks



The Jiffy Coco-Block offers hydroponic growers the first natural and organic alternative to stonewool blocks. The Coco-Block is designed to hold slightly less water than a stonewool block in order to improve early root development and establishment compared to stonewool.

Jiffy 7.5cm (3") x 6.5cm Coco-Block
Box of 144
Web: £50 £55
Jiffy 10cm (4") x 8.5cm Coco-Block
Box of 70
Web: £35 £40

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Fleximix Propagation Plugs



This amazing organic media range is new to the market and is used to propagate seeds and cuttings. The breakthrough technology is based on a mixture of peat and bark bonded together with plant-derived bio-degradable polymers that allow the product to bio-degrade once you have discarded it. The media starts to breakdown after use and several months. Due to the structure of the range, it retains just the right amount of water without causing material compression resulting in explosive early root growth.

Use Fleximix for robust early rooting that supports exposive plant growth. In tests this media rooted 2 days quicker than it's closest rival!

Fleximix 72B Propagation Plugs
38mm x 38 x 42 - Box of 1400
Web: £175 £190
Fleximix 72B Propagation Plugs
38mm x 38 x 42 - Bag of 50
Web: £12 £14
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Fleximix Courier 5



Post your plants with the Courier 5. This robust postal propagator comes complete with 5 individual 72B plugs offering the latest and fastest rooting.

Fleximix Courier 5 Web: £5 £6

Fleximix 24 Cell Tray & Reservoir

24 individual 72B plugs supplied in a specially designed tray and reservoir with germination lid. This product offers the latest and fastest routing medium.

Fleximix 24 plug Filled Tray &
Reservoir
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