Hydroponic Plant Care

Ideal for the germination of seeds, propagation of cuttings and for growing microgreens.

Reusable

Size - 53cm x 27cm x 3cm

Colour - Black Plastic

 The trays are sold in packs of 1,5 and 10 units. If needing multiple trays it makes sense to buy them in a pack of 5 or 10 units as the shipping cost per tray will be lower as they can be packed inside each other.

Please note that the trays do not include any growing medium.

The trays are available in the following variants :

3cm Microgreen Tray with drainage holes

3cm Microgreen Tray without drainage holes

3cm Microgreen Tray with full mesh base.

ROOT!T Hobby Heat Mats are essential for early propagation. Creating a gentle heat when placed under a propagator, they will keep the cold at bay protecting your seedlings.

Available in the following sizes :

11 Watt : 350 mm x 250mm

30 Watt : 600 mm x 400 mm

60 Watt : 1200 mm x 400 mm

The key insecticidal ingredient found in the neem tree is AZADIRACHTIN, a naturally occurring substance that belongs to an organic molecule class called tetranortriterpenoids.

It is structurally similar to insect hormones called ‘ecdysones’ which control the process of metamorphosis as the insects pass from larva to pupa to adult. Metamorphosis requires the careful synchrony of many hormones and other physiological changes to be successful, and azadirachtin is an ‘ecdysone blocker’. It blocks the insect’s production and release of these vital hormones. Insects then will not moult, thus breaking their life cycle.

Azadirachtin also serves as a feeding deterrent for some insects. Depending on the stage of life-cycle, insect death may not occur for several days. However, upon ingestion of minute quantities, insects become quiescent and stop feeding. Residual insecticidal activity is evident for up to seven days or longer, depending on insects and application rate.

Bioneem is used to control a wide range of insects (up to 200 insect types) including white flies, leafminers, mealybug, thrips, fruit flies, leaf hopper, red spider mite, weevils and many more. Azadirachtin is relatively harmless to insects that pollinate crops and trees, such as butterflies, spiders and bees; ladybugs that consume aphids; and wasps that act as a parasite on various crop pests. This is because neem products must be ingested to be effective. Thus, insects that feed on plant tissue succumb, while those that feed on nectar or other insects rarely contact significant concentrations of neem products.

Acute toxicity study of Bioneem to the Earthworm LC50 > 3000 mg / kg. Acute oral toxicity study of Bioneem to mice LD50 – 5650 mg / kg. Neem products are recognised in organic guidelines by IFOAM. Bioneem has been found to be compatible with most commonly used fungicides, insecticides and fertilizers. Physical compatibility should first be checked out. (Read label).

Do not apply in temperatures above 30 degrees C. Bioneem is an emulsifiable concentrate.

APPLICATION RATES: vary between 300 ml – 500 ml per 100 L water, depending on the growth stage of plant and insect pressure.

For further info on this product and other Biogrow products please see the Biogrow website for details.

 Available in 250ml and 500ml bottles.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Sphagnum peat moss (SPM) is partially decomposed sphagnum moss. It’s large cell structure enables it to absorb air and water like a sponge. Although peat moss does not contain nutrients, it adsorbs nutrients added to or present in the soil releasing them over time as the plants require. This saves valuable nutrients which are otherwise lost through leaching. Sphagnum Peat Moss is derived from the slow decomposition of sphagnum moss which accumulates in bogs (or peatlands). Harvesters clear bogs of vegetation and then dig shallow ditches to lower the water table so that the peat will dry and that the equipment necessary to harvest the peat can operate on the field. Once a bog is ditched, harvesting begins. Harrows loosen the top peat moss which then dries in the sun for two to three hours before being vacuumed into large harvesters. It is transported from the field to the plant where it is screened, graded and baled for storage or shipping.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Neem oil plant spray is a natural product made from the Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) and is used to control and manage harmful insects on plants. NEEM Oil is 100% Natural and ECO-Friendly.

Neem oil assists in the control of fruit worms,fruit flies, white flies, thrips, cutworms, white aphids, plant lice, etc. Neem Oil is effective against 600 insects but do not kill beneficial insect for example bee's and ladybugs.

Active Ingredients –Pure Organic Neem Oil and Lemongrass Oil

Organic

Natural

Bio-Degradable

Environmentally Friendly

Non-Toxic or harmful ingredients

Safe for use.

Suitable for use on all commercially produced crops and plants such as but not limited to vegetables, fruit trees, house plants, landscape nurseries, hydroponics and more.

How to use

Can be sprayed directly on fruit as it is not harmful for humans,animals and birds

Can be used as often as required

Convenient, ready to use product,just spray

Spray around the base of the plant to stop ants from climbing on the plant.

Product is ready to use, just shake well and spray.

Test – If you want to ensure the product solution is not to strong for the specific plant, first spray a leave to test. If the leave turns yellow or dry after a day then you know this formulation is to strong. You can add a bit of water to dilute the strength and then test again to get the best workable solution for your specific plant.  The Ready to use  solution is effective and safe on a multiple plants in the present strength but can be made weaker as required.

WARNING:

If product comes into contact with the naked eye, flush with warm water to find relief.

For more info about this product please download this document.

Available in the following sizes :

250ml Spray Bottle

1 Liter Bottle supplied with an empty 250ml spray bottle to use as an applicator

5 liter bulk bottle

Perlite is a unique volcanic mineral which expands from four to twenty times its original volume when it is quickly heated to a temperature of approximately 1600-1700 degrees F. This expansion is due to the presence of two to six percent combined water in the crude perlite rock which causes the perlite to pop in a manner similar to that of popcorn. When expanded, each granular, snow-white particle of perlite is sterile with a neutral pH and contains many tiny, closed cells or bubbles. The surface of each particle is covered with tiny cavities which provide an extremely large surface area. These surfaces hold moisture and nutrients and make them available to plant roots. In addition, because of the physical shape of each particle, air passages are formed which provide optimum aeration and drainage. Because perlite is sterile, it is free of disease, seeds, and insects. Perlite has been used for many years throughout the world for soil conditioning and as a component of growing mixes with materials such as peat moss or bark. Extensive studies have shown that the unique capillary action of perlite makes it a superior growing media for hydroponic cultures. Among the many uses of perlite today are propagation and seed cultivation, plug production and transplants, interiorscape and planter growing, composting, hydroponic cultures, turf and lawns, and around shrubs, trees, and landscaping.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) or expanded clay (exclay) is a light weight aggregate made by heating clay to around 1,200 °C (2,190 °F) in a rotary kiln. The yielding gases expand the clay by thousands of small bubbles forming during heating producing a honeycomb structure. LECA has an approximately round or potato shape due to circular movement in the kiln.

Leca® is the world leader in horticultural, agricultural & hydroponic substrates. The benefits of Leca are :

Intact Granules

• Higher insulation (more closed pores)
• Better drainage (bigger gaps between granules)

 Fragmented Granules

• Better moisture retention (more open pores)
• Better soil aeration (promotes healthy bacterias)
• Increases root biomass (sharp edges split and induce exponential root development)

 Manufactured to relevant ISO standards, Leca® is consistent in nature:

• pH neutral
• stable & durable
• anti-fungal
• resistant to insects

Creates ideal conditions for all types of propagation where heat is required.

Heating pad is damp proof but not waterproof (ie: should not be submerged in water.

The heating pads do not have a thermostat.

The heating pads are not supplied with electrical cable or plugs. You will need to get a plug, a connector and the length of cable you require.

Sizes Available :

16cm x 13cm - 9W

20cm x 15cm - 9W

20cm x 35cm - 25W

35cm x 35cm - 25W

Horticultural Vermiculite has the excellent property of improving soil aeration while retaining the moisture and nutrients necessary to feed roots, cuttings, and seeds for faster growth. Vermiculite is permanent, clean, odourless, nontoxic and sterile. It will not deteriorate, turn mouldy or rot.The pH of vermiculite is essentially neutral (7.0-9.5) but owing to the presence of associated carbonate compounds, reactions are normally in the alkaline direction. Vermiculite possesses cation exchange properties, thus it can hold and make available to the growing plant ammonium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. When mixed with peat, composted bark, organic compost, or natural soils, vermiculite like perlite helps promote faster root growth, and gives quick anchorage to young roots. These mixes help retain air, plant food, and moisture, and releases them as needed by the plant. Because vermiculite is very light and easy to handle, it easily mixes with soil, peat, composted pine bark and other composted organic materials and fertilizers.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

This product is the Medium Grade - (3mm -5mm) Vermiculite

We also stock Large Grade Vermiculite (5mm-20mm) which can be seen at this link.

The rockwool plugs are designed for starting seeds.

Rockwool Plug Size : 4cm x 4cm x 4cm.

About rockwool plugs.

- Designed to facilitate the propagation of plants.

- Holds the optimum amount of water and oxygen.

- Made from from formeldehyde free rockwool.

- The plug is designed for single use and is not recommended to be used again.

- Perfect for both home and large scale growers.

Please note this sale is for rockwool plugs only and excludes trays. The colour of the plugs vary due to the production process.

Sold in packs of 25 & 200 plugs

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Rockwool 77 Plug Tray

• Tray Dimensions: 53 cm (L) x 31 cm (W) x 3 cm (H).
• The tray has 77 Rockwool Plugs in it.

Square Rockwool Plugs (36 mm x 36 mm (Top) x 40 mm (H))

About rockwool plugs.

- Designed to facilitate the propagation of plants.

- Holds the optimum amount of water and oxygen.

- Made from from formeldehyde free rockwool.

- The plug is designed for single use and is not recommended to be used again.

- Perfect for both home and large scale growers.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Multi-Purpose Submersible water pumps are used to circulate your nutrient rich water through your NFT hydroponic or aquaponic system. This pump features a pre-filter with a filter sponge that filters your water as it is circulating and can also oxygenate your water with the included tube.

The pumps are made from high quality ABS plastic for durability and are suitable for use with both water and nutrient rich water in your growing system.

FEATURES

Fully submersible

ABS Plastic Body

Suitable for nutrient rich water and freshwater.

Pump Specifications

Fertilis Worm Castings - Natural Organic Fertiliser

A purely bio-natural group 2 fertiliser produced by earthworms
Cerified organic
EASY TO USE, ODOURLESS, WEEDFREE, ALL-PURPOSE FERTILISER FOR USE IN ALL GARDENS AND FARMS.
Slow release – guaranteed not to burn – apply neat, without diluting – very economical

Uses:

1. Can be applied to all soils
2. Fertiliser and top dressing for lawns, indoor and outdoor plants
3. For planting out seedlings, bulbs, etc
4. For making top quality potting soil and germination mix
5. Seasonal fertilising of shrubs, roses and trees

Benefits of using Fertilis

1. Contains no harmful ingredients to man or the environment
2. Helps to restore natural balance and structure to soils
3. It is naturally Ph balanced
4. Combats pollution and helps lock CO2 into soil
5. Results in healthier, better developed plants with higher yields
6. Slow release – apply only once every season
7. Reduces costs to gardener / farmer by almost 20% overall
8. Produces healthier, tastier edibles with longer shelf life
9. Facilitates re-activation of dormant earthworms in any soil
10. Improves water retention and aeration of soil
11. Eliminates need for toxic pesticides

Clear set of directions for use included on every bag of Fertilis.

Available in 5dm( 5 liter), 15dm(15 liter) and 30dm (30 liter) bags.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Whether you are a novice or an expert, growing indoors or outdoors, the EHG products will provide the nutrient profile you require for every stage of your plants’ growth.

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) Tripaks are a great convenient starter nutrient pack which contain 3 x 500ml bottles of nutrient designed for a plants needs at different stages of development. Each pack contains a 500ml bottle each of EHG Grow, EHG Bloom and EHG Micro.

The nutrient guides which can be downloaded below gives you detailed instructions on which nutrients and in which quantities to mix with water at the different stages of plant development.

The EHG nutrients can be used in hydroponic systems and in soil growing conditions. The normal micro kit is best suited to growing in hydroponic, aeroponic and soil and other substrates (excluding Coco Coir / Coco Peat), whilst the coco micro kit is suited to growers who are growing using Coco Coir / Coco Peat.

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) products are fully registered under the department of agriculture and are ideal for local South African conditions at a fraction of the price of similar imported nutrients. EHG products also show better performance than their more expensive imported competitor products. The products are extremely easy to use, easy to measure and mix instantly and are manufactured from the purest mineral salts so they are rapidly absorbed by  plants.

DOWNLOADS

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) - Product Brochure

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) - Nutrient Guide Flowering Plants

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) - Nutrient Guide Non Flowering Plants

Mineral Content of the products in the range.

EHG Grow contains:

Nitrogen N 22.5g/kg, Phosphorus P 7.8g/kg, Potassium K 40g/kg, Sulphur S 3,3g/kg, Magnesium Mg 6,9g/kg,

EHG REGULAR Micro contains: 

Nitrogen N 50.3g/kg, Potassium K 16.7g/kg, Calcium Ca 52,7g/kg, Zinc Zn 117.7mg/kg, Copper Cu 13mg/kg, Molybdenum Mo 6,5mg/kg, Iron Fe 957mg/kg, Boron B 242mg/kg, Manganese Mn 242mg/kg

COCO Micro contains: 

Nitrogen N 50.7g/kg, Calcium Ca 58g/kg,  Magnesium Mg 4.2g/kg, Zinc Zn 77mg/kg, Copper Cu 12mg/kg, Molybdenum Mo 9,9mg/kg, Iron Fe 1045mg/kg, Boron B 242mg/kg, Manganese Mn 220mg/kg

Bloom contains: 

Nitrogen N 9.9g/kg, Phosphorus P 25,3g/kg, Potassium K 47,4g/kg, Magnesium Mg 12,9g/kg

Important Notes on use of products :

• Store in a cool, dark, dry area.
• Shake well before use.
• Pour each component of your mix separately into your water reservoir and do not mix them together in their concentrated form.
• Balance the PH of the water in the reservoir after adding formulas and before feeding.  

For further info on this product and other EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) products, please feel free to browse the EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) website.

 Available in Normal Micro & Coir Micro

This product provides broad-spectrum control. It can be used as a dormant and growing season insect spray and kills all stages of insects, including eggs, on contact. It is a proprietary formulation consisting only of naturally occurring plant oils as active ingredients. It is truly an insecticide from plants for plants. It does not contain piperonyl butoxide as a synergist, and the active ingredients do not persist in the environment.

This product will give broad-spectrum control of most insect pests such as : aphids, beetles (e.g., Colorado potato beetle. Flea beetle, Japanese beetle, asparagus beetle), caterpillars (e.g., gypsy moth caterpillars, tent caterpillar, diamondback moth larvae, leaf rollers), ants, mealy bugs, mites, leafhoppers, scale, whitefly, adelgids, plant bugs, fungus gnats, thrips, sawfly larvae, psyllids, spittlebugs, and phylloxera.

APPLICATION RATES: 20ml / 1 L of water

For further info on this product and other Biogrow products please see the Biogrow website for details.

Available in 250 ml and 500 ml packs.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Greatly improves success in the germination of Protea, Leucospermum, Leucadendron, Heath Shrubs (Ericas), Strelitzias, Restios, Cape Bulbs, Mesembs and many other seeds.

The disc is soaked in water to create "smoke water". This simulates the natural conditions of the first rains after the winters bushfires which promote germination.

One disk will provide enough smoke water to treat 100 seeds.

Available in packs of 1,3 and 5 discs.

Specially formulated for the growing requirements of bonsai trees.

Contains :

Milled Pine Bark

River Sand

Crushed Stone

Milled Seaweed

Available in 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 liter, 2 liter and 5 liter packs.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

LETTUCE-GRO A&B

 Available in the following pack sizes

LettuceGro A&B - Makes 5 Liters of concentrate equating to 500 liters of hydroponic growing solution

LettuceGro A&B - Makes 10 Liters of concentrate equating to 1 000 liters of hydroponic growing solution

LettuceGro A&B - Makes 25 Liters of concentrate equating to 2 500 liters of hydroponic growing solution

Ideal for the germination of seeds, propagation of cuttings and for growing microgreens. This tray has no drainage holes.

Reusable

Size - 53cm x 27cm x 5cm

Colour - Black Plastic

 This sale is for 1 flat black 5cm microgreen / seed tray.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Whether you are a novice or an expert, growing indoors or outdoors, the EHG products will provide the nutrient profile you require for every stage of your plants’ growth.

Use in conjunction with EHG range of nutrients. Using EHG products as directed will provide a balanced nutrient profile for every stage of your plant’s growth.

EHG Ph Up and Ph Down are cost effective solutions to keeping your Ph at the required levels. They are concentrated solutions therefore add relatively small amounts at a time to bring your reservoir to the required level. With practice you will have a fairly good idea of how much Ph up or down is required. Using EHG nutrients as per the nutrient guide will generally drop water from a neutral Ph of 7 to a Ph of around 6 which is ideal for many plants, nonetheless, proper control and monitoring remains essential.

Proper PH control after mixing is vital at a range of around 5.6 to 6.5, to ensure nutrient uptake. Nutrients that claim to be PH buffered can be ineffective. There is no substitute for proper PH monitoring. Use EHG PH up or PH down to maintain the required level.

In recirculating systems, as your plants take up nutrients the PH will change and it must be corrected. Check PH on at least a daily basis unless you are completely familiar with the PH changes of your growing system. Change your reservoir solution at least once a week. PH colour test kits are inexpensive and reliable.

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) products are fully registered under the department of agriculture and are ideal for local South African conditions at a fraction of the price of similar imported nutrients. EHG products also show better performance than their more expensive imported competitor products. The products are extremely easy to use, easy to measure and mix instantly and are manufactured from the purest mineral salts so they are rapidly absorbed by  plants.

The nutrient guides which can be downloaded below gives you detailed instructions on which nutrients and in which quantities to mix with water at the different stages of plant development.

DOWNLOADS

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) - PH Up / PH Down Directions for use

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) - Product Brochure

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) - Nutrient Guide Flowering Plants

EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) - Nutrient Guide Non Flowering Plants

Important Notes on use of products :

• Store in a cool, dark, dry area.
• Shake well before use.
• Pour each component of your mix separately into your water reservoir and do not mix them together in their concentrated form.
• Balance the PH of the water in the reservoir after adding formulas and before feeding. 

For further info on this product and other EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) products, please feel free to browse the EHG (Easy Hydro Grow) website.

 Available in 500ml and 1L bottles.

VegGro A&B

 Available in the following pack sizes

VegGro A&B - Makes 5 Liters of concentrate equating to 500 liters of hydroponic growing solution

VegGro A&B - Makes 10 Liters of concentrate equating to 1 000 liters of hydroponic growing solution

VegGro A&B - Makes 25 Liters of concentrate equating to 2 500 liters of hydroponic growing solution

The Soil Moisture Meter is quick and easy to use to assist measuring the moisture of your soil. No more over watering or under watering. Simple to use, no battery required. Instant dry, moist or wet reading. Make sure the soil is moist and the probe is clean.

Push the Garland Soil Moisture Meter probe into the soil at an angle to reach near the roots of the plant and not the stem.

A reading between 1, 2 & 3, the plant will require watering.

A reading between 8, 9 & 10, the plant is too wet.

Allow to dry out and the take another reading in a day or so.

Before storing clean and dry the probe well.

Please note: without soil the meter will not return a reading.

Self powered - no batteries required.

 This sale is for 1 Garland Soil Moisture Meter.

This product is a patented, fixed copper fungicide, made by combining a soluble copper fertilizer with a naturally occurring fatty acid.  The copper and the fatty acid combine to form a copper salt of the fatty acid, known technically as soap.

The copper soap fungicide controls many common diseases using low concentrations of copper, down as low as 90 ppm.  The net result is an excellent vegetable, fruit and ornamental fungicide.  It decomposes to form soluble copper, and fatty acid, both of which can be used by microbes and plants.

The copper soap is suited for use in domestic circumstances, both indoors and outdoors.  This product controls diseases of a wide range of plants, including many vegetable, fruit and ornamentals.  As with most fungicides it acts to protect plants from infection.  Therefore, it is important to have the coppersoap on the leaf, flower or fruit before the pathogen is able to cause an infection.  This product will control fungal diseases such as : powdery mildew and downy mildew on vegetables and ornamentals, rust on ornamentals, late blight on potatoes and tomatoes, and Peronospora and downy mildew on grapes.

APPLICATION RATES: 500 ml – 1 500 ml per 100ℓ water, use the higher dosage under high infection periods.

For further info on this product and other Biogrow products please see the Biogrow website for details.

 This sale is for 1 pack of 500mls of Biogrow Copper Soap.

Please note that this product is only available for delivery to customers within South Africa.

Air stones create tiny bubbles of oxygen in your hydroponic tank when air is forced through the stone. The bubbles make the dissolved oxygen disperse more widely throughout your system. The  oxygen bubbles are pushed through the system with an air pump. The stones themselves are submerged in the water or nutrient solution inside your reservoir. The stones themselves do not actually generate oxygen but rather act as a mechanism to disperse the oxygen.