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- What Is Hydroponics?
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- Other Media
Other Media
There are other growing media that can be used, such as, gravel, vermiculite and perlite. Vermiculite is ideal for propagation and water retention, whilst perlite is suitable for improving aeration and drainage.
However, whichever media you decide to use, it is important that you take into account the issue of compaction, and the air to water ratio.
