Hi Everyone!

This is my first time using hydroton. I got some used stuff from a friend, and I have cleaned it, soaked it, and baked it, and now I am wondering if I should soak it again before using it, or if I should just put the freshly baked hydroton into my pots as is. I let it cool for a while, so it is now at room temp, but it is completely dry.

My instincts tell me that I should probably soak it again in pH neutral water, but I'm not sure.

Can anybody give me some guidance on this issue?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Ohh.. Also, if I should soak it before use, would it be better to soak it in a nutrient solution (similar to, or the same as the mix I plan to use)?

AND.. I soaked the hydroton in isopropyl alcohol the rinsed throughly before i baked it in the oven at 350 for an hour. The hydroton still has the slightest sent of alcohol on it (barely noticeable). Is this a problem? Should I continue to rinse it?

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HydroLife Reviewed by HydroLife on . Hydroton Question Hi Everyone! This is my first time using hydroton. I got some used stuff from a friend, and I have cleaned it, soaked it, and baked it, and now I am wondering if I should soak it again before using it, or if I should just put the freshly baked hydroton into my pots as is. I let it cool for a while, so it is now at room temp, but it is completely dry. My instincts tell me that I should probably soak it again in pH neutral water, but I'm not sure. Can anybody give me some guidance on Rating: 5