{"product_id":"50l-hydro-clay-balls-natural-premium-hydroponic-expanded-plant-growing-medium","title":"Expanded Clay Pebbles (LECA), 8–16mm Hydroponic Medium – 50L","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ppd details{border:1px solid #C2B280!important;background:#F5F3EB!important;border-radius:8px!important;overflow:hidden!important;margin:10px 0!important;padding:0!important}.ppd summary{list-style:none!important;cursor:pointer!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:space-between!important;gap:12px!important;padding:14px 16px!important;margin:0!important;background:#4B5320!important;color:#fff!important;font-weight:700!important;font-size:17px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-family:inherit!important;text-transform:none!important}.ppd summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.ppd summary::marker{content:''}.ppd summary:after{content:'+';flex-shrink:0;font-size:26px;font-weight:400;line-height:1}.ppd details[open]\u003esummary:after{content:'\\2212'}.ppb{padding:14px 16px 16px!important;font-size:15px!important;line-height:1.6!important}.ppb,.ppb *{color:#1F1F1F!important}.ppb ul,.ppb ol{margin:0 0 0 18px!important;padding:0!important}.ppb li{margin:0 0 6px!important}.ppb p{margin:0 0 10px!important}.ppb a{color:#4B5320!important;font-weight:700!important;text-decoration:underline!important}.ppd .ppm{border-color:#D9D9D9!important;background:#F7F7F7!important}.ppd .ppm\u003esummary{background:#E6E6E6!important;color:#1F1F1F!important;font-size:15px!important}\n.ppl{display:block!important;margin:6px 0 8px!important;color:#F7B829!important;font-weight:800!important;font-size:12px!important;letter-spacing:.08em!important;text-transform:uppercase!important}.ppd .ppa{border-width:2px!important;animation:pp 1.6s ease-out 3}.ppd .ppa\u003esummary{font-size:16px!important;padding:13px 14px!important}.ppu{display:block!important;margin-top:3px!important;font-size:13px!important;font-weight:600!important}.ppd .ppa\u003esummary:after{content:'TAP TO READ';font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.05em;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:99px;white-space:nowrap}.ppd .ppa[open]\u003esummary:after{content:'HIDE'}.ppd .ppg{border-color:#B71C1C!important;background:#FFF4F4!important}.ppd .ppg\u003esummary{background:#B71C1C!important;color:#fff!important}.ppd .ppg\u003esummary:after{background:#fff;color:#B71C1C}.ppd .ppg .ppb a{color:#B71C1C!important}.ppd .pps{border-color:#D6B800!important;background:#FFFBE0!important}.ppd .pps\u003esummary{background:#FFD400!important;color:#1F1F1F!important}.ppd .pps\u003esummary:after{background:#1F1F1F;color:#FFD400}.ppgap{height:14px}@keyframes pp{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(247,184,41,.7)}to{box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(247,184,41,0)}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🪴 Expanded Clay Pebbles (LECA), 8–16mm Hydroponic Medium – 50L\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ppl\"\u003e⚠️ Please read before ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-no-accordion-logic class=\"ppa pps\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 SUPPLIER DIRECT PRODUCT\u003cspan class=\"ppu\"\u003eShips from our supplier warehouse · est. 8–12 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is a Supplier Direct item and is not stocked, stored or shipped directly by PrepPro.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is fulfilled through our trusted supplier warehouse network.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSupplier warehouse locations may include \u003cstrong\u003eAustralia and China\u003c\/strong\u003e. Warehouse allocation is based on current stock availability, with the fastest practical dispatch option selected automatically wherever possible.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhere stock is fulfilled from an overseas warehouse, delivery will typically fall within an estimated \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 business day window\u003c\/strong\u003e. Delivery timeframes are estimates only and may vary due to carrier delays, customs processing, public holidays, remote-area delivery requirements or other circumstances outside our control.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product will \u003cstrong\u003enot include PrepPro branding\u003c\/strong\u003e unless specifically stated in the product description.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSupplier packaging, labelling, colours and product presentation may vary from the images shown due to supplier, manufacturing or packaging updates.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf this Supplier Direct product is ordered together with PrepPro-stocked items, the products may be dispatched from different locations and may \u003cstrong\u003earrive separately and at different times\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppgap\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-no-accordion-logic\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📖 Description\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound 8–16mm expanded clay pebbles for hydroponics, indoor plants and free-draining pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) is made by firing natural clay into round, porous pebbles. They give plant roots inert structural support while draining very quickly, keeping the root zone well aired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pebbles are pH neutral and carry no nutrients, so you stay in full control of feeding. Use them on their own in hydroponic systems, mix them with other substrates, or use them as a drainage layer in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay pebbles can be washed and reused, making them a long-lasting medium for a home growing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-no-accordion-logic open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e✅ Key Features\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% natural lightweight expanded clay aggregate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent 8–16mm round pebbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast drainage and good root aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds some moisture in its porous structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH neutral with zero nutrient value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse alone or mixed with other substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-no-accordion-logic\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📏 Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePebble size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–16mm, round\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient value:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Germany (as stated by the supplier)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian supplier stock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-no-accordion-logic\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🏕️ Ideal For\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroponic, aquaponic and wicking systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor plants and semi-hydro setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage layers in pots and planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing herbs and leafy greens indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-no-accordion-logic\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🧭 Why Preppers Need This\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClay pebbles are one of the most durable growing media there is: they can be cleaned and reused season after season. That makes them a smart base for a long-term home hydroponic setup producing herbs and greens year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-no-accordion-logic\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📦 Package Includes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e50L expanded clay pebbles in bags (net weight approx. 20kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories or items shown in promotional imagery are not included unless listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-no-accordion-logic\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e⚠️ Important Information \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the clay pebbles before first use to remove dust from transport. In hydroponic systems, pre-soaking for a few hours helps them hold moisture from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay pebbles are a growing medium only and contain no nutrients; feed plants with a suitable fertiliser or nutrient solution. They can be washed and reused. Store dry, out of reach of children and pets (small pebbles can be a choking hazard). Sizes, volumes and weights are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Supplier-Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68030879695068,"sku":"V238-SUPDZ-31986253365328","price":398.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3337\/2380\/files\/preppro-15498128851164-topographic.png?v=1793725024","url":"https:\/\/preppro.com.au\/products\/50l-hydro-clay-balls-natural-premium-hydroponic-expanded-plant-growing-medium","provider":"PrepPro Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}