{"product_id":"perlite-3","title":"Perlite #3","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerlite #3 is great for plants that need a faster draining medium. It can be used by itself when growing hydroponically, or added to soil or other mediums to create the ideal mix for tropical plants such as monstera, alocasia and philodendron species. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite #3 is a naturally occurring siliceous rock that when heated to 1600° F expands up to 20 times its original volume. This kilning process is very similar to popping popcorn and produces a growing media that is sterile and has a neutral pH of 7.0. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional physical properties of this perlite make it the best there is for adding porosity to soil and soilless mixes. This perlite has numerous hydroponic applications as well. One of our favorite mixes is a 50\/50 or 70\/30 mix of Coco Coir\/Perlite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur #3 Perlite measures around 1\/2 inch and our Coarse is approximately 1\/8 to 1\/4 inch. We also offer our Chunky Perlite #4 which is the largest perlite on the market and averages a whopping size of up to 1 inch in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: \u003cbr\u003eAlthough our #3 Perlite is super-clean with an extremely low dust content, some dust may form during transportation to you. If it does it will be very minimal, and it can be removed simply by rinsing in a colander, or by blowing the dust off with a fan outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZING:\u003cbr\u003e1 quart = 4 cups (fills ten 2” or two-to-three 4” pots)\u003cbr\u003e½ gallon = 8 cups (fills nineteen 2” or approx. five 4” pots)\u003cbr\u003e1 gallon = 16 cups (fills thirty-eight 2” or ten 4” pots)\u003cbr\u003e2 gallon = 32 cups = (fills seventy-seven 2” or nineteen 4” pots)\u003cbr\u003e3 gallon = 48 cups = (fills fourteen-to-fifteen 6” or five 8” pots)\u003cbr\u003e1 cubic foot = 120 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BetterGrow Hydro","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":42955460837461,"sku":"14620","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Gallon","offer_id":42955460870229,"sku":"14621","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":42955460902997,"sku":"14622","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":42955460935765,"sku":"14623","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":42955460968533,"sku":"14624","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Cu Ft","offer_id":42955461001301,"sku":"5853","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/3426\/6709\/files\/perlite-3-quart-14620-6577431_7aa47130-ea29-4600-8a06-ce5359e3afd5.jpg?v=1788726431","url":"https:\/\/www.bghydro.com\/products\/perlite-3","provider":"BetterGrow Hydro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}