diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
index 7cad7cfdd18..7308e5839c2 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 	w_class = 1
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	origin_tech = "magnets=2;biotech=2"
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL=30, MAT_GLASS=20)
 
 // *************************************
 // Hydroponics Tools