GrowInHydro

With heavy heart we have decided to move away from our core product PrimeAgra_^®, and are now offering a new lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) product made here in United States.  With the current economy and fuel prices on the rise, use of a premium LECA product is going to become cost prohibitive and we wanted to find a solution.  

HygroStone_^® - ceramic growing medium is “Made in USA” and produced for use in horticulture as a soil amendment.

Tests have shown that straight out of the bag it is pH neutral, and has a consistent TDS (total dissolved solids) in the low 40ppm; after rinsing it once the TDS dropped into the 20ppm.    

  Link to Ceramic Media Comparison

 

One of the main concerns I get from customers since PrimeAgra_^® was improved in 2007 was a high TDS right out of the bag, and damage to salt sensitive orchids.  The excess salt ions can be neutralized with some processing, but it was evident that some wanted a medium they could use immediately.

HygroStone_^® does have a few differences from other LECA products being used for semi-hydroponics™.  It's color and shape are the most obvious, being lighter in color and non-uniform; or more “popcorn” shaped.  The HygroStone_^® particles are denser than the common spherical hydro medias that like to float out of the pots when you water.

The shape of HygroStone_^® is a fall back to what I liked about the first PrimeAgra_^®, where it packed the roots in nicely and held the orchids tight; while still keeping good space for gas exchange. 

A side by side comparison shows that HygroStone_^® functions very closely to PrimeAgra_^®; and for what HygroStone_^® lacks in dry wicking ability, it makes up for in low TDS.

 

I feel that HygroStone_^® is going to be a great semi-hydroponic™ medium that I can offer at less than premium price.  Lets face it, its not PrimeAgra_^®, but if you’re looking for a lower cost alternative, this is looking promising.

I have recently re-potted a variety of orchids into HygroStone_^® and expect to have some “result” photos soon. In the meantime I have brought in 2700lbs. of HygroStone_^®, and want to offer it to you at a heavy discount. I would like everyone to try  HygroStone_^® and let me know what they think.

And so I am offering it at $12.00 a 20 liter box (35lbs.).  Please e-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in HygroStone_^®.  I still have tons of pots, Dyna-gro products and MSU fertilizer if you need anything else when you order.