{"product_id":"nutriculture-nft-spreader-matting","title":"Nutriculture NFT Spreader Matting","description":"\u003csection class=\"gh-product-listing\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutriculture NFT Spreader Matting — Essential Water Distribution for NFT Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growers running NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) systems who need reliable, even nutrient distribution across their growing surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gh-our-thoughts\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Our thoughts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're running an NFT system, this isn't optional — it's essential kit. The spreader matting does one job and does it properly: breaks surface tension, distributes nutrients evenly, and gives your roots room to develop thick and dense. Fresh matting per crop, and it pays for itself in plant performance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutriculture NFT Spreader Matting is a highly absorbent fibrous matting designed to distribute nutrient solution evenly across your NFT top tray whilst infusing oxygen throughout the growing surface. The matting breaks surface tension, ensuring nutrients reach every plant uniformly, and creates the ideal foundation for a thick, healthy root mass to bind into. This is consumable kit — you'll replace it with each crop cycle — and it's the difference between even growth and patchy results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNFT spreader matting is a fairly standardised product category, but quality and absorbency matter. Nutriculture's offering sits in the proven, reliable bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly absorbent construction ensures no dry spots or uneven wetting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-fungal properties reduce biofilm risk compared to untreated alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, woolly fibre structure that withstands multiple crops if maintained properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in multiple roll lengths to suit different system scales and budgets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not paying for branding here — you're paying for a matting that actually distributes water evenly and won't let you down mid-crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation in your NFT system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoll the matting out across the surface of your NFT top tray and cut to length. If your tray is wider than the 20cm matting width, lay down multiple runs side by side, overlapping slightly where they meet to ensure complete coverage. The matting sits directly on the tray surface where the nutrient solution flows underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce your system is running, nutrient solution flows up through the matting from the delivery tube, saturating it evenly. Your plants sit directly on the matting — their roots bind into the fibres as they develop, spreading outward for maximum nutrient uptake and oxygen exposure. The matting essentially becomes your growing medium within the NFT channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh matting should be used for each new crop cycle. This prevents salt and mineral buildup from previous grows and keeps your nutrient uptake clean and consistent. If you're running multiple cycles per year, budget for replacement matting accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond NFT systems, some growers use spreader matting as a base layer under pots to prevent soil and coco media from leaking out, or inside net pots to stop clay pebbles and lightweight media falling through drainage holes. It's simple, functional, and keeps your system tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: \u003cstrong\u003e20cm (all sizes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable lengths: \u003cstrong\u003e25 feet (7.6m), 50 feet (15.2m), 100 feet (30.4m), or 250 feet (76.2m)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eHighly absorbent fibrous matting with anti-fungal properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cstrong\u003eFinely layered fibre strands for even water distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: \u003cstrong\u003eOff-white\/cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: \u003cstrong\u003eCut to length for each NFT top tray — reusable within a single crop, replaced between crops\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers running any NFT system (Nutriculture or otherwise) who need replacement or replacement matting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLettuce, spinach, and leafy greens producers where shallow NFT channels are the norm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb growers (basil, cilantro, mint, parsley) using hydroponic NFT setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial microgreens operations requiring reliable, even nutrient distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone scaling up from a single-channel system to wider trays needing multiple matting runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers looking to keep their NFT system clean and reduce salt buildup between cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is essential kit if you're running NFT. There's no getting around it — spreader matting is what makes the system work properly. Nutriculture's version is proven, absorbent, and doesn't overcomplicate things. It does exactly what it should: distributes nutrients evenly and gives your roots a solid base to develop into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need fresh matting for each crop cycle, so it's worth buying the right size first time. Good value for consumable kit that directly impacts your plant health and yield consistency. Worth picking up while stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"NUTRICULTURE","offers":[{"title":"50ft","offer_id":47916239913130,"sku":"'92112","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25ft","offer_id":47916239945898,"sku":"'92102","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100ft","offer_id":47916239978666,"sku":"'92092","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"925ft","offer_id":47916240011434,"sku":"'92122","price":189.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/5540\/5400\/files\/92092100ftSpreaderMatting.jpg?v=1769189808","url":"https:\/\/growershouse.co.uk\/products\/nutriculture-nft-spreader-matting","provider":"Growers House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}