{"product_id":"lp-50-lettuce-pot-50ml-hydroponic-net-cup","title":"LP-50 Lettuce Pot 50ml | Hydroponic Net Cup for NFT \u0026 Propagation Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eNFT systems work by flowing a thin film of nutrient solution continuously across the base of a channel, exposing roots to both nutrients and oxygen simultaneously. The net cup is what holds the plant in position above that flow. Get the cup wrong and you get instability, poor root contact with the nutrient film, and inconsistent results. The LP-50 Lettuce Pot is engineered specifically for this application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 50ml, the LP-50 is sized for the compact planting density that makes NFT systems so productive for lettuce, herbs, and leafy greens. The net cup design allows roots to grow freely downward through the base and into the nutrient film below, while the rigid rim sits flush in the channel opening to hold the plant securely at the surface. Lightweight, reusable, and compatible with standard hydroponic NFT channels, the LP-50 is the net cup of choice for commercial lettuce production and home hydroponic herb growing alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace a germinated seedling or rooted cutting into the LP-50 cup, supported by a small amount of rockwool, coco block, or inert media. Set the cup into the opening of your NFT channel so the rim sits flush with the channel surface. As the nutrient film flows through the channel below, roots grow downward through the net cup base and into the flow, accessing nutrients and oxygen continuously. The cup holds the plant stable at the surface while the root zone develops freely in the channel below, with no growing medium required once roots are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for NFT channels and hydroponic propagation systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized and shaped for the compact planting density of NFT lettuce and herb production, with a rim profile that sits flush in standard channel openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50ml volume for high-density planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cup volume allows tight plant spacing in NFT channels, maximising production per metre of channel length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet cup design allows free root expansion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open base and sides allow roots to grow directly into the nutrient film below without restriction, improving nutrient uptake and oxygen exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for lettuce, herbs, and leafy greens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized for the fast-growing, shallow-rooted crops that perform best in NFT systems and high-density hydroponic production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable across multiple grow cycles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid horticultural plastic cleans easily between crops, reducing ongoing container costs in commercial production systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight and easy to handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple to plant, transplant, and harvest without disturbing adjacent plants in the channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNFT hydroponic lettuce and leafy green production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroponic herb growing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedling and clone support in propagation channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial high-density hydroponic farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical farming and indoor growing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome hydroponic herb and salad growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel.\u003c\/strong\u003e LP-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid horticultural plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seedling support and NFT system insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydroponics, NFT systems, lettuce and herb production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, washable and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 15g per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Bought Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LP-50 is designed to work directly with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gro-tank-nft-hydroponic-system-australia\"\u003eGro-Tank NFT Hydroponic System\u003c\/a\u003e, one of the most widely used NFT systems for lettuce and herb production in Australia. Start your seedlings in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grodan-40mm-rockwool-cubes-australia\"\u003eGrodan 40mm Rockwool Cubes\u003c\/a\u003e, which fit neatly into the LP-50 cup and provide the ideal propagation medium for NFT transplants. Once roots are established in the rockwool, the cube and cup drop straight into the Gro-Tank channel for a seamless transition from propagation to production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Grow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43218371412031,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/6898\/8479\/files\/LP50-600x600.webp?v=1777954379","url":"https:\/\/apexgrow.com.au\/products\/lp-50-lettuce-pot-50ml-hydroponic-net-cup","provider":"Apex Grow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}