Clay balls / LECA for hydroponics. Our Clay balls come dust-free and are the highest quality for your garden!
Clay balls, also known as LECA, are the ideal solution for adding lightweight aeration to any growing medium or for use alone in hydroponic systems. Other names for Clay balls include Hydroton, lecaballs, clay pebbles & expanded clay.
LECA / Clay Balls are the perfect media to fill Deep Water Culture net pots such as the used with the HydroBucket, or for Drip irrigation systems such as the Wilma XL.
Houseplants are a great addition to any home, and hydroponics is a great way to do this quickly! In hydroponic systems, using clay balls is essential and has various benefits. Clay balls support the root systems, manage pH levels, keep water in them, absorb and release nutrients, and provide aerobic conditions for ideal root growth.
They can also reduce the frequency of water changes, are portable and easy to use, and provide the ideal conditions for beneficial bacteria.