Perlita 10 l

Perlite, expanded volcanic mineral especially suited for mushroom cultivation. It is mainly used to maintain optimal ambient humidity within terrariums or fruiting chambers, promoting healthy mycelium development and fruit body formation.

This product provides no nutrients but plays a vital physical role: it improves aeration around the substrate and retains the necessary humidity for balanced growth. Additionally, its lightweight, porous structure helps maintain a stable environment and protects against temperature fluctuations.

Perlite is a non‑toxic and odorless material, safe for mycology use. Thanks to its natural origin and high‑temperature treatment, it is sterile at the start, preventing unwanted contamination.

• Material: expanded volcanic perlite
• Functions: moisture retention, aeration, and thermal insulation
• Properties: non‑toxic, odorless, and heat‑resistant
• Format: 10 L (approx. 1 000 g)
• Package dimensions: 40 × 30 × 8 cm

Perfect for maintaining the environmental conditions needed for mushroom cultivation and other projects requiring precise humidity and aeration control.

Perlite is primarily used in mushroom cultivation to maintain high and consistent ambient humidity, which is essential for fruiting. It is especially common in home and small‑scale systems due to its efficiency and low contamination risk.

Uses of perlite in mushroom cultivation:

1. Moisture retention and release:
   Due to its porosity, perlite can absorb water and release it slowly as vapor, helping maintain a high relative humidity within the cultivation environment. This is essential for the formation of fruit bodies (mushrooms).

2. Base layer for fruiting chambers:
   In home systems (like the PF Tek method), a layer of moistened perlite is placed at the bottom of the container or terrarium where mushrooms are grown. This layer maintains ambient humidity without the need for constant watering.

3. Inert and contamination‑resistant:
   Perlite does not decompose or provide nutrients, so it does not promote the growth of contaminant bacteria or fungi, making the environment safer for the mycelium.

4. Improves substrate structure (in some cases):
   Although not its most common use, perlite is sometimes mixed with other materials (like peat or coconut fiber) to improve the aeration and moisture retention of the substrate or casing layer.