🌱 Why choose Or Brun clay pebbles ?
Or Brun clay pebbles are obtained from natural clay fired at high temperatures, which gives them a porous and alveolar structure that is both very light and particularly resistant. This structure creates an ideal root environment by ensuring excellent drainage while retaining a useful water reserve for your plants. Inert, neutral, and perfectly stable over time, they do not degrade and can be reused for several consecutive seasons, making them both an economical and ecological solution for gardening, hydroponics, and repotting indoor plants.
💧 Optimized irrigation for your plants
Thanks to their porous structure, clay pebbles absorb some of the irrigation water and then gradually release it to the roots as the substrate dries out. Your plants thus benefit from a regular and constant water supply, without sudden changes or water stress, which significantly reduces the risk of root rot due to overwatering. This natural humidity regulation is particularly valuable during hot periods, when the substrate dries out quickly, or during prolonged absences when your plants cannot be watered daily.
🪴 Multiple uses for all your cultivation projects
Clay pebbles are one of the most versatile substrates available. Arranged in a layer at the bottom of a pot or planter, they form a drainage zone that prevents water from stagnating in contact with the roots. Spread on the surface, they act as mineral mulch and provide an aesthetic finish while limiting evaporation and weed growth. In hydroponics and aquaponics, they serve as an inert growing medium in growing trays, where they support the roots while allowing water and oxygen to circulate freely. They also find their place in potting soil mixes to lighten and aerate overly compact substrates.
🌿 How to use them daily
For use in pots or planters, it is ideal to place a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the container, covering about 10 to 20% of the total volume, to ensure effective drainage before adding potting soil and the plant. If you prefer to protect the substrate from evaporation and enhance your pots, spread a layer of about 3 cm on the surface, then water normally: the pebbles will allow water to pass through while forming a natural mulch. In open ground, a layer of about 4 cm spread at the base of plants is enough to limit evaporation and protect the soil from temperature variations. Finally, for use in hydroponics or aquaponics, remember to rinse the pebbles thoroughly with clear water before the first use, to remove fine clay particles that could cloud the system's water.
🇫🇷 French and responsible production
Or Brun clay pebbles are made in France from natural clay, without any chemical treatment or synthetic additives. This local manufacturing reduces the carbon footprint of transport while supporting recognized French industrial expertise. Composed of a single mineral material, they are entirely recyclable, reusable for several years, and perfectly compatible with organic gardening practices, including for your edible crops such as aromatic plants, vegetables, or small fruits.
