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Coarse Perlite for Greenhouse, Hydroponics & Nursery Growing

    Name:Vincent Lee
    Phone:0086-15838107808
    Wechat:Vincent7112607
    Whatsapp:0086-15838107808
    Email:vincentwilsongarden@gmail.com

  • Introduction

Coarse Perlite For Sale

Our coarse perlite is expanded volcanic mineral processed into consistent particle sizes for horticultural and commercial growing applications. Available in 1–3 mm, 3–6 mm, 4–8 mm, 5–10 mm, 8–15 mm, and 10–20 mm grades.


Our expanded perlite improves drainage and root-zone aeration in greenhouse potting mixes, nursery containers, hydroponic systems, raised beds, and other growing media.


We supply coarse perlite wholesale and in bulk to commercial growers, nurseries, hydroponic farms, horticultural distributors, garden supply wholesalers, and growing media companies.

What Is Coarse Perlite?

Coarse perlite is an expanded volcanic mineral processed into larger particles for horticultural use. Its lightweight structure creates air spaces within growing media. This helps improve drainage and aeration around plant roots.


Compared with fine perlite, coarse grades generally provide larger air spaces. You can use it in greenhouse potting mixes, nursery container production, hydroponic growing systems, and heavy or moisture-retentive soil blends.

Coarse Perlite Particle Sizes

We offer several particle size ranges for different horticultural applications:

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Particle SizeTypical Applications
1–3 mmFine-textured potting mixes and general horticultural applications
3–6 mmNursery production and general growing media
4–8 mmGreenhouse potting mixes and container growing
5–10 mmLarge containers and drainage-focused growing media
8–15 mmHydroponic systems and larger growing applications
10–20 mmSpecialized growing media and high-drainage applications

Coarse Perlite Technical Specifications

✅ Product: Expanded Perlite.

✅ Material: Expanded volcanic mineral.

✅ Color: White.

✅ Origin: China.

✅ Particle Sizes: 1–3 mm, 3–6 mm, 4–8 mm, 5–10 mm, 8–15 mm, 10–20 mm.

✅ Custom Sizes: Available for bulk orders.


Chemical Composition

✔️ SiO₂: 70–75%.

✔️ Fe₂O₃: 0.15–1.5%.

✔️ Al₂O₃: 12–16%.

✔️ MgO: 0.2–0.5%.

✔️ CaO: 0.1–2.0%.

✔️ K₂O: 1.0–4.0%.

✔️ Na₂O: 2.5–5.0%.

✔️ Loss on Ignition: <1.0%.

Key Benefits for Commercial Growers

Our coarse perlite is ideal for:

✅ Excellent Drainage: Helps improve drainage and reduce excess moisture around plant roots. Suitable for container growing and moisture-sensitive crops.

✅ Enhanced Root-Zone Aeration: Its porous structure helps create air spaces within growing media and improves oxygen availability around plant roots.

✅ Consistent Particle Size: Provides consistent particle sizes for more predictable growing media formulation and commercial production.

✅ Dust-Reduced Processing: Screening and processing help reduce excess dust for cleaner handling and easier incorporation into growing media.

✅ Lightweight and Easy to Handle: Expanded perlite is lightweight. It reduces the weight of growing media, containers, and rooftop or elevated growing systems.

✅ Potentially Reusable: You can reuse perlite in suitable growing systems. It depends on the growing application and sanitation requirements.

Common Applications

Coarse Perlite for Greenhouse Growing

Blend into potting mixes for commercial crops such as: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, ornamentals, nursery plants, container-grown crops. It is compatible with a wide range of growing media formulations.

Coarse Perlite for Hydroponics

Typical applications include: dutch bucket systems, drip irrigation systems, container hydroponics, soilless growing media, commercial greenhouse hydroponics.

Coarse Perlite for Nursery Production

Our coarse perlite is suitable for commercial nursery production and container growing. Typical applications include: nursery container production, ornamental plants, shrubs, young trees, cactus and succulents, bonsai, commercial plant propagation.

Coarse Perlite for Potting Mixes

Common combinations include: perlite + peat, perlite + coco coir, perlite + compost, perlite + bark, perlite + other horticultural growing media. The appropriate ratio depends on the crop, container size, irrigation method, and other properties of the growing media.

Coarse Perlite vs. Fine Perlite

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FeatureCoarse PerliteFine Perlite
Particle SizeLarger particlesSmaller particles
Air SpaceHigherLower
DrainageExcellentModerate to good
Typical ApplicationsGreenhouse, nursery, hydroponicsSeed starting and propagation
Best ForLarger containers and drainage-focused mixesFine-textured growing media

If you need smaller particles for seed starting and propagation, see our Fine Perlite product.

Bulk Supply Advantages

✔️ MOQ: Typically 1 ton.

✔️ 20+ years of manufacturing experience.

✔️ 35,000 m² production facility.

✔️ Custom particle sizes for suitable bulk orders.

✔️ Consistent particle-size processing.

✔️ Container shipment support.

✔️ OEM and private label services.

Packaging & Delivery

Packaging Options:

✅ PP woven bags (customizable).

✅ Palletized for container optimization.

✅ Private label printing (logo, barcode, design).

Delivery:

✔️ Sea freight for bulk orders.

✔️ Courier for samples (DHL, FedEx, UPS).

Global Shipping:

✅ USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Australia, NZ, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Pakistan, Trinidad, Jamaica, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Egypt, South Africa etc.

OEM & Private Label Service

We support full OEM customization:

✔️ Custom particle size ranges.

✔️ Branded packaging (logo, artwork, barcode).

✔️ Private label production.

✔️ Flexible bulk supply solutions.

👉 Send us your design — we handle the rest.

Who We Serve

✅ Commercial greenhouse growers.

✅ Hydroponic farms.

✅ Plant nurseries.

✅ Agricultural distributors.

✅ Horticultural supply companies.

✅ Growing media manufacturers.

✅ Garden centers.

✅ Garden supply wholesalers.

We offer free samples for qualified buyers to test the product before placing a bulk order. Courier charges may apply.


👉 Contact us now via vincentwilsongarden@gmail.com to get a quote within 12 hours.

FAQ

What is coarse perlite used for?

Ideal for improving drainage and aeration in greenhouse potting mixes, nursery growing media, hydroponic systems, container plants, raised beds, and other horticultural applications.


What is your MOQ for bulk coarse perlite?

Our typical MOQ is 1 ton. The exact MOQ may vary depending on particle size, packaging requirements, and order specifications.


Can you provide coarse perlite samples?

Yes. We can provide samples to test before placing a bulk order. Sample products are free, while courier costs may apply.


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Name:Vincent Lee

Phone:0086-15838107808

Wechat:Vincent7112607

Whatsapp:0086-15838107808

Email:vincentwilsongarden@gmail.com

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