Madjoints91
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So I have been using perlite in my medium, and I was wondering if anybody has used perlite before or clay pebbles, if so, is they one they found better?
Perlite...clay pebbles
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MickFoster
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What is your medium?
rkymtnman
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damn you!!!! beat me to it. lol
Madjoints91
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Perlite is in my medium, I use coco
Madjoints91
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Lol follow below mate and chip in if you can lol
MickFoster
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Lol.
Then coco is your medium......not perlite.
Most people use perlite for aeration in both coco, peat moss, or soil.
Then coco is your medium......not perlite.
Most people use perlite for aeration in both coco, peat moss, or soil.
Madjoints91
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Then Coco is my medium yes and perlite is mixed in, lol
Madjoints91
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Is there any that will do a better job?
MickFoster
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What are your percentages of coco and perlite?
Madjoints91
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Well when I first started I wasn't sure, so I looked it up, and because I use 15l pots, it said I should put about 3 to 4 litres in, so that's what I went with
Madjoints91
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No I wouldn't add clay pebbles to it mate, it's more for my next grow that's all, I didn't know if they was any better
PJ Diaz
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It's a completely different system. With clay pebbles you would need to have very frequent waterings, and I believe a slightly lower ph. You would likely want to have a recirculating system, as opposed to drain to waste with coco/perlite. What would be the reason to switch? coco/perlite is a proven grow medium to produce quality buds in abundance.
Madjoints91
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I would only want to change mate if there one was better, I'm still new to it, so thought I would ask if there was a better one that I could use next time that will work just as well as the perlite
PJ Diaz
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he's asking if pebbles are a better medium than coco/perlite, not all three together.
PJ Diaz
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I don't think I would say one is better or worse, just different. They are different styles which need different setups and schedules. If your coco/perlits system works, then coing to clay pebbles won't improve anything. If coco/perlite isn't working for you, you should investigate why.
rkymtnman
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did you like growing in coco?
any interest in trying dwc? or another form of hydro?