{"title":"Substrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Right Substrate Changes Everything.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour growing medium is the foundation of every grow. It controls how your roots breathe, how water and nutrients move through the root zone, and how stable your plants stay from seedling to harvest. Get it right and everything else becomes easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Growers Depot, we stock premium substrates for every growing style — coco, soil, expanded clay and more. Whether you're running a full hydroponic system, a coco drip setup, or a classic soil grow, we carry the mediums that serious growers trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in This Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCANNA Coco Professional Plus (50L)\u003c\/strong\u003e — One of the world's most trusted coco substrates. 100% natural, RHP certified, fully buffered and weed-free. Made from specially selected Indian coconuts that never touch the ground during production. Holds moisture while keeping oxygen flowing around your roots. Reusable across multiple grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCANNA Terra Professional Potting Mix (50L)\u003c\/strong\u003e — A premium soil-based growing medium blended with upgraded black peat, granulated peat moss and perlite. Light, airy and homogenous — the same quality all the way through the bag. Disease-free, fast-draining and built for strong root development and bigger yields indoors and outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCANNA Aqua Expanded Clay Pebbles (45L)\u003c\/strong\u003e — pH-neutral, inert, kiln-fired clay pebbles sized 8–16mm. The go-to growing medium for recirculating hydroponic systems, DWC, flood and drain, and net pots. Low soluble salt content, high air retention, and fully reusable. Works as a standalone medium or as a drainage base layer in soil and coco pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Substrate Is Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil grow (indoor or outdoor):\u003c\/strong\u003e CANNA Terra Professional — plug in and grow, minimal system required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoco drip or hand-watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e CANNA Coco Professional Plus — pair with CANNA Coco A+B for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecirculating hydro, DWC or flood \u0026amp; drain:\u003c\/strong\u003e CANNA Aqua Clay Pebbles — inert, reusable, zero interference with your nutrient solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage layer in any pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 4cm base of clay pebbles under coco or soil improves drainage and root zone airflow in any setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy CANNA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll three substrates in this collection are made by CANNA — one of the most respected names in professional growing. Every product is quality-controlled from raw material to bag, RHP certified where applicable, and designed to work seamlessly with CANNA's nutrient ranges. Consistent batch after batch, grow after grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore substrates — including additional brands, sizes and growing media — coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping available on qualifying orders across Australia. Bulky items may incur additional freight charges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"canna-terra-professional-potting-mix-50-litre","title":"CANNA Terra Professional Potting Mix – 50 Litre Bag","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGive Your Plants the Best Start — Every Single Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCANNA Terra Professional is a premium potting mix made for growers who want real results. 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