WaterPearls
Agriculture · Application

Hydroponic & aeroponic

WaterPearls can be used in a variety of hydroponic and aeroponic applications, from gutter systems to NFT to vertical farming.

Hydroponic growing system
In the system

A PH-neutral, inert substrate — from gutter systems to NFT to vertical farming.

Up to 25–50% of irrigation water is lost to evaporation — UN FAO

−50%
Water input reduced
+20-30%
Yield increase
50 yr
Reusable substrate
How it works

A “drop it and forget it” solution.

1

Replace the medium

WaterPearls replace the growing medium in the mesh pots for seed germination or propagation.

2

Nursery to vegetation

Transition to a re-usable substrate that can go from nursery to vegetation stage.

3

Washed & reused

WaterPearls can be washed and reused for up to 50 years.

Performance

A controlled-environment substrate.

  • PH neutral and inert
  • Reduce water input by up to 50%
  • Increase yield by up to 30% by shifting evaporation to evapotranspiration
  • Reduce nutrient input by improving nutrient uptake
  • Reusable for bare root plants production
Hydroponic system using WaterPearls substrate
Benefits

Healthier crops, lower energy bills.

  • Facilitate transition to organic
  • No maintenance or upkeep for up to 50 years
  • Ease humidity control
  • Reduce energy costs for irrigation and dehumidification
  • Increase plant population density
  • No mildew or mold
WaterPearls beads
Greenhouse & CEA

Request a pilot in your greenhouse.

Tell us your system and crop — we'll scope a pilot and model the water and energy savings.

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