Where to get S\H media - Orchid Board

kwesiobruni · #1 12-19-2009, 03:35 PM

I was wondering if anyone knows of any stores that sell the S/H media or is it mainly found only online. I have looked around and so far have not had any luck.

orchidman77 · #2 12-19-2009, 03:38 PM

firstrays.com

he's the inventor of the s/h system and is very knowledgeable. great stuff too!

Paul · #3 12-19-2009, 03:42 PM

If you haven't already, try looking in the yellow pages for a hydroponics store within driving distance in your area.

flyfishdoc · #4 12-19-2009, 03:53 PM

Ray at firstrays.com is reasonable, great to deal with, and has everything you need. His pots are simpler than those with a guage (nothing to go bad or be 'off').

andrew__ · #5 12-19-2009, 08:46 PM

Find a hydroponics store near you, shouldn't be too hard and you don't have to have it shipped.

LindaG · #6 12-20-2009, 11:27 AM

I also would check out Ray Barkalows website at firstrays.com. Read all his material - he's extremely knowledgeable and helpful as well. He regularly answers questions on this forum. The shipping to Victoria BC where I am, is quick and not too expensive. Im really happy with the ones Ive changed over - 14 or 15 over the last 8 months or so. Phals, BLC's , oncidium and cymbidium as well. All doing well lots of new growth and some flower spikes too!

DelawareJim · #7 12-20-2009, 01:01 PM

First Rays is THE place to go.
https://www.firstrays.com/cgi/cart/c...1261327273.233

I've been doing some experimenting growing orchid divisions in different Leca media. I've got several divisions of plants in both Rays PrimeAgra and Hydroton; same plant growing side-by-side and getting the same watering and fertilzer regimen. So far the PrimeAgra plants look greener, fuller, and overall healthier than the Hydroton plants.

Cheers.
Jim