Quote Originally Posted by mohooch
Anyone have an alternative to hydroton? It is not available in my area and just looking for something else to use. Also, does anyone use pots that are not net pots for hydroponic growing?
Hydrotron is a royal pain.
I'll never use it again.
It beats rockwool, but not by much.

I've used coco coir in netpots and had excellent results.

You don't have to have netpots either, just drill plenty of holes in a plastic container and set it about an inch above a bucket of nutes with an airstone in it.
The popping bubbles splash the pot bottom and the roots grow into the water.
Check my photo albums for details.

Aloha,
Weezard
Weezard Reviewed by Weezard on . hydroton alternative Anyone have an alternative to hydroton? It is not available in my area and just looking for something else to use. Also, does anyone use pots that are not net pots for hydroponic growing? Rating: 5