Hydroponics

Hydroponic net pots are the basic building block of any soil-free system. With outdoor growing difficult through summer, many people in Dubai and across the Emirates grow herbs, lettuce and leafy greens indoors or on shaded balconies using hydroponics and aquaponics.

In This Range

Black plastic hydroponic net pots are durable grow cups that hold plants and growing media in place while roots reach down into the nutrient solution. They suit NFT channels, deep water culture, Kratky jars and aquaponic grow beds. Black plastic helps limit light reaching the roots, which cuts down algae growth.

Getting Started

• Start seeds from our herb seeds or microgreen seeds ranges.
• Feed with a fertilizer from our water-soluble fertilizers, checking the label for suitability in hydroponic use. A high phosphorus and potassium feed such as YAMFERT MKP 0-52-34 is sometimes used alongside a complete nutrient.
• Keep nutrient water cool. In UAE summers, reservoirs warm quickly, which reduces oxygen and invites root rot. Keep tanks shaded and indoors if possible.

Shoppers here often also look for herb seeds, water-soluble fertilizers and microgreen seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size net pot should I use?

Check the size listed on the product and match it to the holes in your channel or lid.

Can I reuse net pots?

Yes. Clean and disinfect them between crops, and check for cracks before replanting.

See the full Home and Garden range for more growing supplies.