LECA Standard (clay pebbles) is a lightweight and durable inorganic substrate solution, designed to make your plants flourish, whether indoors, in cups, or in a hydroponic system. Meaning Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate, this substrate offers a stable base that promotes healthy and consistent growth, without the unpredictability of organic substrates.

Key Features

• Exceptional aeration and drainage: The pebbles create air circulation around the roots while draining excess water, reducing the risk of rot and waterlogging.
• Inorganic and stable: No media degradation or acidity fluctuations, which contributes to more consistent and predictable growth.
• Variable size: Sizes may vary by batch, offering versatility adapted to different containers and growing configurations.
• Wide adaptability: Ideal for hydroponics, soilless systems, and cutting solutions, while adding texture and aeration to your traditional substrates.
• Durability and easy cleaning: Reusable after thorough cleaning, this asset retains its aeration properties even after several cycles.

Concrete Uses and Benefits

• Hydroponic cultivation and soilless systems: Replace traditional substrate with pebbles that maintain root oxygenation and facilitate humidity control, with precise water input management.
• Cuttings and propagation: LECA gently surrounds nascent roots in a stable environment, promoting rapid root development without the risk of excess water.
• Indoor gardens and terrariums: Thanks to their lightness and efficient drainage, they prevent stagnant water accumulation in shallow pots or creative containers.
• Root microclimate regulation: In combination with a light organic substrate or as a single layer, you can modulate humidity and aeration around the roots according to the specific needs of each species.

Practical Tips for Best Results

• Before use: Rinse the pebbles to remove manufacturing dust and prepare the substrate for uniform re-humidification.
• Mix with other substrates: Create partial mixes to find the ideal balance between aeration and water retention according to your plants' needs.
• Reusable culture: Clean the pebbles after each cycle and let them dry completely before reconditioning.
• Watering management: Adapt water input to the substrate's moisture content; LECA conducts water efficiently, but the necessary volume depends on the plant, container, and system size.

Logistical note: This is a heavy product. To reduce shipping costs, we automatically apply the Ground Shipping option when the order contains only non-perishable items. For any cost questions or custom quotes, please do not hesitate to contact us.