Perlite · £/litre

(5 customer reviews)

£1.25 inc. VAT

Perlite is a sterile medium derived from volcanic rock which has a large surface area. Made popular by the Shotgun Fruiting Chamber (SGFC) which uses perlite as a base to increase and maintain a humid environment suitable for mushroom growth.

Our PH neutral perlite is free from chemicals or additives. Course grade to allow for adequate airflow perfect for home-made fruiting chambers.

  • Creates high humidity environments in SGFC’s
  • Increases aeration and water retention in bulk substrates
  • High water retention
  • Lightweight
  • Heat-treated

Priced per litre. Sold in 3-litre bags.

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Orders are typically dispatched on the same or next working day. However, please allow up to 3 working days for dispatch, plus any additional product lead times, especially during busy periods.

We ship our products in plain, unbranded, reinforced cardboard boxes with ample internal protection.

Our shipping couriers may leave parcels with a neighbor or in a safe place if no one is home to receive them. To prevent this, please select the designated signed-for service at checkout and ensure you are available to receive the parcel. Otherwise, the package will be held at your local sorting office or returned to us. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or missing parcels if the signed-for service is not chosen at checkout.

Larger orders that require multiple boxes will automatically be upgraded to DPD Local shipping, as they support multi-parcel shipments. Extremely large or heavy orders may need to be dispatched via a pallet.

If items are returned to us due to a failed delivery, a redispatch or restocking fee may apply. Please ensure that any held packages are collected from your local sorting office within 2 weeks to avoid them being returned.

We highly recommend upgrading to the ‘DPD Express Tracked’ service at checkout, as we find it to be the fastest, safest, and most reliable option. Please note that Royal Mail may occasionally experience delays in their sorting offices.

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Quantity Item Price % Discount
1 - 14 £1.25 -
15 - 29 £1.06 15%
30 - 59 £0.98 22%
60 - 99 £0.89 29%
100+ £0.76 39%
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Perlite FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions.

How will my product be packaged and shipped?

We invest significant time and resources to ensure our parcels are securely packaged and reach you safely and undamaged.

If your item requires a box, it will be shipped in a discreet, plain, sturdy, double-walled cardboard box of appropriate size, with unbranded packaging tape and ample internal protection to prevent damage during transit. While accidents are rare, they can occasionally happen.

Smaller, sturdy, and lightweight items will be sent in plain, unbranded padded envelopes.

All pallet orders are professionally strapped, wrapped, and equipped with corner protectors.

We also strive to minimize excessive packaging to help protect the environment.

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Can you do custom and bespoke orders?

Yes, we can accommodate your needs for any custom orders, substrate / grain mixes, special requests etc. Generally speaking, anything which is considered to be a custom order will have a bespoke price. Please contact us to discuss options.

Do you accept cash payments?

As an online-focused business, we prefer digital payments. However, for orders over £500, we do accept cash payments. Please contact us to process your order and arrange collection.

Can I collect my order from your facility?

We do not provide a standard collection service for orders under £500. If your order exceeds £500 and you wish to collect it, please contact us. Please note that, due to our insurance policies, we are unable to allow public access to our warehouse or offer tours of our facilities.

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5 reviews for Perlite · £/litre

  1. Sam s.

    I only know of one purpose for this stuff and thats to use it in SGFC's as a base/water store. If done correctly it will draw air up through the perlight to create a humid environment for mushrooms to grow. I'm on my first trial so too early to tell whether I've done it correctly or not. Time will tell!

  2. I’ll help you grow shrooms!

    Its quite dusty stuff, but put bag into my shotgun fc, in the bath, then filled bag with water using shower (this suppresses most of the dust) then emptied out the bag into my tub. Bingo! you can allow to drain in the bath and lightly fluff up with hand before moving to your grow area. Worked perfect for me

  3. Danny

    Received today, well packaged, thank you.

  4. Carl P.

    Very handy to order just the amount you need for your purpose.

    Excellent water retaining purposes.

    Perlite is volcanic rock, so is quite dusty when you get it out. If using for a shotgun fruiting chamber, I'd reccommend you wet it first before putting into your monotub, else this stuff goes EVERYWHERE as it's very dusty and I suspect not very good for your lungs when inhaled. Either that or use it outdoors with good ventilation.

    The leftover amount I had I mixed with soil and used to plant some plants, good to keep soil aerated and moist.

  5. Ben Plum

    I've been using this in my shotgun fruiting chamber to hold the moisture and keep the humidity up. How much do I need and are there any other uses for this stuff as I think I ordered too much.

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