PERLIGRAN^® in professional horticulture

PERLIGRAN^® is used very successfully in horticulture for substrate or soil improvement, aeration, and moisture regulation, and that is no accident: it is uniquely refined especially for these applications.

PERLIGRAN^® for private gardening

PERLIGRAN^®, an all-mineral soil conditioner, naturally also supports hobby gardeners with its high water retention capacity, positive effects on root growth, and the loose, aerated soil it creates when used as a supplement.

PERLIGRAN^® can be found in an increasing number of soils for cultivated crops, hobbies and herbs. Of course, PERLIGRAN^® is also available for private individuals through specialist retailers.

PERLIGRAN^® for landscaping

The properties of PERLIGRAN^® are also appreciated in horticulture and landscaping. For example, it is used for newly planted greens on golf courses to help grass roots anchor better in the ground and for high-traffic green spaces such as parks and sports fields to strengthen the soil.

PERLIGRAN^® can also be used to improve difficult soils. It sustainably supports air circulation and the granular structure of soils in wet locations where air is lacking, so that plant roots can develop ideally in the loosened soil. In light, sandy soils, water capacity can be increased considerably by blending with PERLIGRAN^®. This can reduce the need for frequent watering and prevent damage from drying.

PERLIGRAN^® for vegetable crop

PERLIGRAN^® is also suitable for vegetable cropping, especially in problematic locations such as wet or sandy soils. When added to a wet soil with insufficient aeration, it becomes lighter, more structured, and thus more permeable to air and water. A soil that is too sandy or light can better retain water if it is blended with PERLIGRAN^®, which can prevent damage from drying.

PERLIGRAN^® for professional pot plants crop

For cut flower crop or horticulture crop of pot plants, PERLIGRAN^® is used either as a substrate component, such as a peat substitute, or in pure form. The porous surface of the expanded perlite creates space for air and water. PERLIGRAN^® optimizes water retention, and root growth improves. If pot plant substrates are used, they remain loose longer. The controlled supply of water and nutrients via computerized fertilization is also possible.

PERLIGRAN^® as an additive for substrates

The addition of PERLIGRAN^® to substrates, whether they are hobby or professional substrates, provides optimum aeration, improves rewettability, increases water retention volume, and improves structural stability. Substrates enriched with PERLIGRAN^® therefore offer perfect conditions, especially for demanding plants whose roots reward a loose, well aerated substrate with strong, healthy growth. Thanks to screening, PERLIGRAN^® is virtually free of fine particles which would otherwise cause soil compaction during irrigation. PERLIGRAN^® Premium is screened twice and is absolutely dust-free.

PERLIGRAN^®: a pure medium for hydroponics

Thanks to its excellent characteristics, pure, natural PERLIGRAN^® in its pure form is an outstanding substrate for crop of cut flowers and vegetables in gutter systems. As a mineral medium, it is phytosanitary, pH-neutral, and chemically inert. Precious young plants and professional crop are thus protected against the influences of harmful organisms contained in the soil. At the same time, nutrients and water can be freely and precisely dosed according to individual requirements. Particularly attractive for hydroponics is the fact that PERLIGRAN^® can be reused up to five times through steam disinfection. Even after such a cycle, PERLIGRAN^® can easily be recycled as a soil additive, in an environmentally friendly manner.

PERLIGRAN^® Organic

Organic products are becoming increasingly important, and this also applies to horticulture. But organic substrates often fail to deliver the desired results in plants. The substrate lacks structure, while drainage and aeration are inadequate. This is where PERLIGRAN^® Organic comes in.

PERLIGRAN^® Organic is ideal for organic substrates because it provides better root formation, substrate structure, and drainage. PERLIGRAN^® Organic re-adjusts the growth conditions to the natural environment. So the herbs smell better and have an intense taste.