Grow Better. Naturally.
Expanded perlite improves soil aeration, drainage, and water retention without breaking your back or your budget.
Why Perlite Belongs in Every Growing Mix
Whether you're filling greenhouse trays, conditioning rooftop planters, or optimizing a hydroponic system—horticultural perlite gives your plants what they need to thrive. Lightweight, sterile, and pH neutral, perlite improves oxygen flow and water availability at the root zone without compacting over time.
From large-scale greenhouse operations to boutique rooftop gardens, Midwest Perlite offers consistent, trusted quality backed by personalized service.
Where Perlite Works Best
Greenhouse Growing Media
Improves air porosity and root development in commercial blends.
Rooftop & Lightweight Landscaping
Reduces planter load while enhancing drainage and water-holding capacity.
Indoor & Container Gardening
Prevents overwatering while retaining nutrients. Great for DIY or commercial potting mixes.
Hydroponic Systems
Excellent capillary action and oxygenation outperforms rockwool in long-term yield tests.
The Grower’s Choice for Good Reason
Enhances Drainage & Aeration
Sterile, Inert, and pH Neutral
Won’t Compact or Decompose
Consistent Quality Every Time
Lightweight & Easy to Handle
Increases Root Health and Yield
Better for Plants. Better for the Planet.
Horticultural perlite is a naturally occurring mineral expanded with heat. No additives, no synthetic binders. It’s 100% inert and safe for organic use. With one of the lowest embodied energy footprints of any horticultural input, it’s a smart choice for growers committed to sustainability and soil health.
“We’ve used Midwest Perlite for over a decade. It blends well, stores well, and our plants absolutely love it.”
— Greenhouse Manager, Central WI
Indoor Gardening with Perlite Guide
Resources
Perlite: The Mineral for Healthy Plants
Growing Orchids in Perlite
Let’s Talk Growing Media
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sales@midwestperlite.com
(920) 731 2671
4280 W. Parkway Blvd.
Grand Chute, WI 54913