{"id":5210,"date":"2024-12-28T11:31:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T04:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/?p=5210"},"modified":"2025-01-25T12:03:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T05:03:15","slug":"what-is-a-fired-clay-pellet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-fired-clay-pellet\/","title":{"rendered":"Vi\u00ean \u0111\u1ea5t nung (s\u1ecfi nh\u1eb9) l\u00e0 g\u00ec? C\u00e1c lo\u1ea1i gi\u00e1 th\u1ec3 \u0111\u1ea5t nung ph\u1ed5 bi\u1ebfn nh\u1ea5t"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent years, terracotta pellets have become one of the indispensable materials in planting trees, especially in planting methods. ki\u1ec3ng l\u00e1<\/a>, hydroponics, bonsai, or succulents. So what are terracotta balls? Why are they so popular? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let's learn about this type of substrate and the common types of terracotta pellets that should be used in the article below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What is terracotta?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Terracotta<\/strong> is a type of growing medium made from clay fired at high temperatures, usually from 1,200 - 1,400 degrees Celsius. After firing, the clay becomes round or oval shaped particles, with a porous and light surface. Inside the fired clay pellets there is a honeycomb structure, which helps retain water and has good ventilation, making it very suitable for growing plants or as a hydroponic substrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Advantages and disadvantages of terracotta pellets compared to other substrates<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Terracotta pellets are known for their water retention and ventilation, but they also have some limitations. Below is a comparison table of the advantages and disadvantages of terracotta pellets and other types of substrates<\/a> like coir, perlite, peat moss and pumice, help you choose the right one for your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>SFARM Clay Pellets \u2013 Dang Gia Trang (Vietnam)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Characteristic: <\/strong>The size of the soil pellets is uneven (from 5-20mm), the surface is rough, the color is gray or light brown, and quite heavy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advantage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n