When it comes to NFT Systems (Nutrient Film Technique), you want to consider using a spreader mat or capillary mat, as they are often referred to. An NFT system is a hydroponic technique, whereby the nutrient-dissolved water is passed through the bare roots of the plants periodically. The watertight gully, as it�s called, ensures the roots receive all the goodness that the additional nutrients give.

Benefits of Spreader Mat

• By utilizing a spreader mat in your NFT System, you are ensuring the roots retain and utilize as much of that goodness as possible.  

• Those little dry patches will be no more with a spreader mat. 

• Essentially the root hairs lay against the spreader mat for support and then are able to suck up the water with the added minerals and food.

• As per the name, the spreader mat spreads the good stuff evenly so that those little roots can literally lay and feed as they see fit.  

• This accelerates growth and you don�t need to worry about any dry spells affecting the process.