Lots of people use scoria... perfectly successfully...
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| Author: | mickmcgl [ May 21st, '13, 14:31 ] |
| Post subject: | growing mediums |
hi i was wondering about the pros and cons of using scoria as a grow bed media. As a plumber i use it a lot so have access to it at good price. it is very porous so lots of surface area for bacteria. |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ May 21st, '13, 14:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: growing mediums |
Lots of people use scoria... perfectly successfully...
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| Author: | Charlie [ May 21st, '13, 14:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: growing mediums |
I suppose a con could be that its a bit rough on the hands compared to smoother media types. Not that it should sway you from using it. |
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| Author: | mickmcgl [ May 21st, '13, 16:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: growing mediums |
oh no my delicate hands. lol |
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| Author: | The Steve [ May 21st, '13, 19:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: growing mediums |
Scoria is a great medium to use. There's many advantages (including price) but it is tough on the hands. There's a large thread that goes into more details: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2509 I'm using it in the side yard system. So far so good, but it's a new set up so still early days. 
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