Vermiculite 100L

Vermiculite is a natural mineral from the group of Hidroslyudite formed in the ground. 

After treatment at a temperature of 1000 C is converted into light foam. It is inert, chemically and biologically stable sterile. Due to the content of trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and silicon, vermiculite is a naturally occurring biostimulant for growth of plants.

• Packaging: 10l and 100l
• Density: 80-100kg / m3
• Faction: 5-15mm
• pH - 7
• Does not contain asbestos

features:

• With its high property sorption capacity and air, vermiculite is an excellent regulator of humidity and positively affects the development of roots.
• In the soil mixture is added to maintain optimum conditions of soil moisture, air capacity and thermal balance, creating favorable conditions for plant nutrition.
• Due to the porous structure, its granules immediately absorb moisture and nutrients (100 grams absorb about 400ml water) fours attach them to gradually plant.
• The use of vermiculite as a component to the (40%) in the substrate significantly improves drainage properties of the mixture, to increase the porosity and germination, prevents the sealing and soil compaction, prevents the roots from sudden temperature variations ..
• It protects the roots from rotting due to excess irrigation at the same time retains moisture while the roots do not absorb.
• Unlike Agroperlit, retains moisture for longer time.
• Thanks to the excellent sitoploizolatsionni properties, it creates a favorable environment for storage of bulbs, tubers and rhizomes.
• He has a high ion-exchange capacity while keeping the positively charged ions of potassium, magnesium and other trace elements imported fertilizers, which otdavapostepenno plants.
• Significantly improves the structure and aeration of heavy clay soils and water retention capacity of light sandy soils.
• Thanks to its neutral pH may somewhat reduce the acidity of the soil and slow the process of salinisation.
• Especially suitable for construction of lawns as protecting them from excessive moisture or too dry.
• Due to its low thermal conductivity, reduces the risk of frost damage to the root system of perennials.
• In excess fertilization, vermiculite absorbs micro- and macronutrients, while reducing losses of ammonium and nitrate nitrogen.
• Norms of use:
• To increase water retention in peat substrates add 20-40% vermiculite.
• In the substrates for bonsai to 50%.
• To build on lawns: to 5l vermiculite per m2.
• In manure, compost, humus 20%.
• To improve the soil in the garden around 2-5l m2.
• When using vermiculite as drainage, place the bottom of the pot about 100-200ml vermiculite for each liter of volume of the pot.
• Storage of bulbs, seeds and roots, seedlings covered with 2 to 3 cm vermiculite, thus it is protected from sudden temperature fluctuations rot and premature sprouting.
• Vermiculite is particularly suitable as a medium or additive in substrates for terrariums, incubators and aquariums.