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What Rock Is Used in a Hydroponics System?

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Hydroponic systems use various types of rocks including rockwool (Basalt rock), perlite (volcanic rock), diamtomite (sedimentary rock) and clay pellets (shale rock) in place of soil for a growing medium.

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