{"title":"Perlite \u0026 Vermiculite","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"perlite-course-100l","title":"Perlite Coarse 100L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerlite Coarse 100L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite is a heat expanded silicous rock product for use as a hydroponic growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Perlite retains enough moisture for it to be effective as a hand watered medium, but also has sufficient drainage to be used in a recycling drip irrigation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite is extremely lightweight and is suitable for use in a variety of growing containers, including pots, trays, bottom fed auto watering systems, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fastway Hydroponics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43668946911475,"sku":"HH-3267","price":39.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1599\/4867\/products\/I0101.jpg?v=1677717610"},{"product_id":"vermiculite-grade-4-100l","title":"Vermiculite Grade 4 100L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVermiculite is another heat expanded product which has very high water retention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is often used as a soil conditioner or for covering seed raising mixes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVermiculite holds too much water to be useful as a medium by itself, but it can be mixed with other growing media to improve air \/ water ratio to extend the period between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43668948451571,"sku":"HH-3280","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1599\/4867\/products\/I0111.jpg?v=1677717725"},{"product_id":"perlite-super-coarse-100l","title":"Perlite Super Coarse 100L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerlite is a heat expanded siliceous rock product for use as a hydroponic growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerlite retains enough moisture for it to be effective as a hand watered medium, but also has sufficient drainage to be used in a recycling drip irrigation system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerlite is extremely lightweight and is suitable for use in a variety of growing containers, including pots, trays, bottom fed auto watering systems, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43723181654259,"sku":"HH-3281","price":46.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1599\/4867\/products\/I0102.jpg?v=1680746360"},{"product_id":"hydro-pearl-25-litre","title":"Hydro Perl 25 Litre","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"ProductIntroduction-P1253\" class=\"GC11 ProductIntroduction\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerlite - Vermiculite Blend\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"ProductDescription-P1253\" class=\"GC12 ProductDescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"row clearfix g01 sf-cb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column full\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pre-mixed blend of Perlite (50%)  and Vermiculite (50%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes in a handy grow bag so it can be planted straight into. Cut some holes in the top for planting, and punch some holes in the bottom for drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Holland Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43985108893939,"sku":"HH-3287","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1599\/4867\/files\/t_Hydro-Perl-375w.jpg?v=1698205195"},{"product_id":"vermiculite-grade-3-100l","title":"Vermiculite Grade 3 - Course 100L","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVermiculite is another heat expanded product which has very high water retention. It is often used as a soil conditioner or for covering seed raising mixes. Vermiculite holds too much water to be useful as a medium by itself, but it can be mixed with other growing media to improve air \/ water ratio to extend the period between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Fastway Hydroponics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44810439950579,"sku":"HH-3275","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1599\/4867\/files\/I0111_a0acb810-da7f-4e81-88fb-13850fb1f360.jpg?v=1709086665"},{"product_id":"perlite-vermiculite-100ltr-50-50mix","title":"Perlite\/Vermiculite 100ltr 50\/50mix","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat Is Perlite?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Perlite? Perlite is an extremely versatile inorganic mineral that once expanded is used extensively world wide for many different applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite is a natural occurring mineral in the form of siliceous rock, Perlite ore is found world wide with the best mines located in North America, Greece, Turkey, China and Northern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e When the perlite ore is heated at approximately 850⁰-900⁰C it expands up to 20 times its original volume, unlike many other volcanic glasses, making it perfect for use as perlite insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expansion is caused by water that has been trapped within the ore (approximately 4% water content is trapped within the perlite ore) and the water is boiled off when evaporation occurs causing the ore to expand to its particular size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis process is much likened to the making of popcorn in your microwave (yet at a much higher temperature). In the expansion phase, the perlite ore changes from dark shades of black and grey to fluorescent, pearly white shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite is a volcanic glass that’s prized in horticulture for its ability to aerate soil and improve drainage. It’s frequently juxtaposed with another gardening favorite:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.exfoliators.com.au\/vermiculite\/\"\u003evermiculite\u003c\/a\u003e. Though they’re commonly used interchangeably, each has its distinct advantages and applications. To get a clearer understanding of their contrasts and to determine which might be better suited for your garden, explore our comprehensive comparison in the article titled ‘\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.exfoliators.com.au\/vermiculite-vs-perlite-which-is-best-for-your-garden\/\"\u003eVermiculite vs. Perlite\u003c\/a\u003e‘.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Vermiculite?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermiculite has been used in various industries for over 100 years and its occurrence as a natural mineral (hydrated phlogopite mica) dates back as far as 3.0 billion years old and it is one of the worlds’ most unique minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the largest commercial mines in the world who are exclusive\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.exfoliators.com.au\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVermiculite suppliers\u003c\/a\u003e, are located in Southern Africa, Australia, China, Brazil and USA. Once the ore is mined and graded it is then subjected to a furnacing process which is also known as exfoliation. Exfoliation is a process where the ore is heated to approximately 800⁰C, at this point, water particles in the ore are boiled off and evaporated which then causes rapid expansion to form concertina Vermiculite particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermiculite is used for many expected and also many unexpected applications world wide. 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