PLANT!T Perlite 100L Bag

Very quick delivery and good value. It came in a sturdy bag so good for storage and pleased the courier as I’ve had some before in flimsy plastic and one split in his van.

When it comes to gardening then with perlite it depends on how much you use whether this is good value or even a good buy. I use a lot of both perlite and vermiculite, mixing it with compost and for cuttings - both can be used on their own as a medium to root cuttings.The two inert mineral products have many of the same characteristics but also different strengths. Perlite is better at aerating soil, for example, while vermiculite holds more moisture, soaking up water like a sponge.Both tend to be sold in garden centres in 10 litre bags at £8 to £10 a time these days, so 100 litres for the £21.25 I paid was a bargain. Be warned though, 100 litres is a big bag so you do need room to store it.If you use perlite then it is an economical way to buy and means you can afford to be more generous with its use.If you don't use perlite and don't really know much about it, then it is something well worth investigating.

Great product. I use loads of perlite to add structure to my soil and compost, so this sack is great value, much cheaper than buying lots of smaller bags. Even though it is a large sack, it is very light weight and, therefore, easy to handle. It reached me quickly and in good condition.

Good quality and quantity for the price

Just work!

Excellent product, good value for money.

I wasn't really prepared for how large this bag would be, when ordering. Compared to 100 l of vermiculite, the bag is quite a bit larger, although 100 l should be 100 l - maybe because the vermiculite packs in more tightly, not sure, anyway, this bag is simply huge. But had ordered a 10 l bag before, and got through it quite quickly, and once you work out the price difference, if you've got room to store it, it works out a lot cheaper to order the big bags. The perlite is medium grade, I would say, with a particle size of about 2 - 4 mm, although have not measured, so this is not precise. I've started using both perlite and vermiculite - many people ask about the difference between the two. My understanding is that perlite is better at providing aeration and drainage, although it doesn't hold water like vermiculite does. Vermiculite also helps with aeration and drainage, but its main benefit is its water-holding capacity and the fact that helps to make nutrients available to plants - not sure exactly about the science of it. I use both now, often both at once, depending on the application. I tried to resist using them, as while both are not harmful to the environment themselves, they are both produced using very high heat, which is concerning from an environmental point of view. However, the "environmentally friendly" alternatives, such as rice husks, simply don't perform as well, neither with regard to drainage, insulation (perlite also helps insulate plant roots against extreme temperatures) or water-holding capacities. I've found that for plants grown in pots, perlite is simply essential to ensure good root development for many plants. Overall, my plants are doing loads better since I've started adding perlite and/or vermiculite to my compost mixes. I also add mycorrhizal fungus to the root balls when first potting up, and previously, had never seen any difference - probably because there was not enough oxygen in the compost for it to take. Since using perlite, I'm pretty sure the fungus is "taking" (so colonising the root ball successfully) a lot more frequently than it was before - have often seen little mushrooms coming up a few weeks after application.. Will definitely be buying again, although this bag should last me ages, so not any time soon!

If I need perlite this is my choice. This arrived in a sturdy cardboard box. The plastic bag is as shown and is reliably tough. Perlite is always dusty but it is of a good quality and particle size. Ideal for potting and general garden use. 5 stars.