The ability of rockwool to encourage faster growth rates has made it one of the most popular growing medias on the market. Rockwool also provides a buffering reservoir of nutrients. This can help to protect your plants in the event of a pump or timer breakdown. More

FlexiMix is composed of composted bark and peat and is perfect for those who prefer natural organic products. Like other growing media, it also an excellent air to moisture ratio which can encourage faster growth rates. More

One of the major advantages of clay pebbles is that they're reusable. As clay pebbles don't hold lots of water, they also provide the root zone with plenty of oxygen. This media is particularly suitable for a Flood and drain system. More

Another popular growing media, perlite is light weight and provides the roots with a good supply of oxygen. Growers often use perlite when growing in pots. More

As vermiculite has the capacity to provide a lot of humidity, it's often used as a seed covering. In fact, growers usually mix vermiculite with perlite. This is because vermiculite also has the ability to store plenty of nutrient. More

Coco Coir is an environmentally friendly media. It also contains, Trichoderma, a special mould which protects plants against soil diseases. Again, this media is popular with hydroponics gardeners who grow in pots. More