{"product_id":"nutriculture-nft-spreader-mat","title":"NFT Spreader Mat – Hydroponic Capillary Matting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Even Nutrient Film Across Every NFT Channel and Tray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutriculture NFT Spreader Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e is the white, non-woven \u003cstrong\u003ecapillary matting\u003c\/strong\u003e that lines the floor of a \u003cstrong\u003enutrient film technique (NFT)\u003c\/strong\u003e tray or channel. It wicks the shallow film of nutrient solution sideways so the whole growing surface stays evenly damp, giving roots a moist, well-oxygenated bed to spread across. It is the spare matting for Nutriculture's own \u003cstrong\u003eGro-Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMulti Duct\u003c\/strong\u003e systems and suits any flat-bottomed NFT tray, channel or gully, in a \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e width for home systems and a \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide bulk roll for broad trays and commercial runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven film across the full tray\u003c\/strong\u003e — capillary action leaves no part of the root zone dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops channelling\u003c\/strong\u003e — solution no longer races down the lowest line of the tray in one narrow stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger root development\u003c\/strong\u003e — roots spread out over the mat into a thick, evenly fed root mat with good access to oxygen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut to fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — trim to the length of each channel and lay parallel strips side by side to cover wider trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo widths\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for channels and standard trays, \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for wide trays with half the joins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits any NFT system\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gro-Tank, Multi Duct and other flat-bottomed trays, channels and gullies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChannelling, Dry Spots and Slow Root Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout a spreader, the nutrient film in an NFT tray rarely covers the whole floor. Solution finds the lowest line and runs straight to the drain, leaving dry strips where plants struggle for water and nutrient uptake. New roots that leave their rockwool block onto a dry surface stall, and the patchy root zone shows above as uneven, slow growth. Spreader mat holds the solution in a shallow, moving layer from edge to edge, so fresh roots meet water, nutrients and air the moment they emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure\u003c\/strong\u003e each channel or tray run, and how many \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e strips cover its width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c\/strong\u003e to the lengths you need and lay the mat in your channels, in parallel strips where the tray is wider, as Nutriculture's own label advises — edges butted, lying flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet and test\u003c\/strong\u003e — run the pump and check the film spreads evenly from inlet to drain before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted cuttings or seedlings in their rockwool cubes or blocks directly on the mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplace\u003c\/strong\u003e the mat between crops — roots grow into the fibres, and fresh mat keeps the system clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e NFT spreader mat (capillary matting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White non-woven capillary fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cm (25ft, 50ft and 100ft rolls and the 500 m bulk roll); 40 cm (500 m wide bulk roll)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25ft (7.6 m), 50ft (15.2 m), 100ft (30.3 m), 500 m bulk rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lining NFT trays, channels and gullies beneath rockwool cubes or blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutriculture Gro-Tank and Multi Duct systems and other flat-bottomed NFT trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut to length; lay parallel strips to cover wider trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh mat recommended for each crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much spreader mat do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eWork out how many strips cover the width of the tray, then multiply by its length. A tray 1 m wide and 1.2 m long takes five 20 cm strips, 6 m in all, which a 25ft roll (7.6 m) covers with some to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich width should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe 20 cm mat suits single channels and is laid in parallel strips across standard trays. The 40 cm wide roll covers broad trays and long commercial benches with half as many strips and joins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShould I use one layer or two?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eOne layer spreads the film well on a level tray with a steady flow. Some growers add a second layer to hold more moisture where the flow is light, but levelling the tray is the first fix for dry patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I reuse the mat after a crop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eRoots grow into the fibres and cannot be stripped out cleanly, and old mat holds root debris that can harbour disease, so lay fresh mat for each new crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it work with NFT systems other than Gro-Tank?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. It lines any flat-bottomed NFT tray, channel or gully, and can be trimmed with scissors to suit the channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gro-tank-nft-complete-kit-gt100-4-9-plants\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/grow-systems-gro-tank-nft-complete-kit-gt100-4-9-plants-38874679607511.webp?v=1783326061\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Nutriculture Gro-Tank GT100 NFT Kit\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eNutriculture Gro-Tank GT100 NFT Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eThe NFT tray this mat lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nft-901-kit\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/grow-systems-hydro-gt901-nft-kit-7-14-plants-29228494946488.webp?v=1783332021\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Nutriculture NFT 901 Kit\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eNutriculture NFT 901 Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eComplete NFT system to lay it in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grodan-rockwool-blocks\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/grow-media-3-6cm-hole-box-of-384-3-inch-7-5cm-grodan-rockwool-blocks-39901489758423.webp?v=1785293055\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Grodan Rockwool Blocks\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eGrodan Rockwool Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eThe blocks that sit on the mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nutriculture","offers":[{"title":"25ft x 20cm","offer_id":53929871966474,"sku":"TLS-SPRE-003-01","price":2.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ft x 20cm","offer_id":53929871999242,"sku":"TLS-SPRE-002-01","price":3.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ft x 20cm","offer_id":53929872032010,"sku":"TLS-SPRE-001-01","price":7.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500m x 20cm","offer_id":53929872064778,"sku":"HYD-NUTR-006-01","price":94.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500m x 40cm","offer_id":53929872097546,"sku":"HYD-NUTR-006-02","price":183.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/nutriculture-nft-spreader-mat-25ft-x-20cm-1.jpg?v=1792261141","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/nutriculture-nft-spreader-mat","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}