benefits of horticultural grade diatomite
Why use horticultural grade diatomaceous earth? DIATOMITE is high in silica, absorbent, porous, long lasting, environmentally friendly, pH neutral, sterilized, natural and reusable, all factors necessary for health plants, while still being cost effective for the grower.
benefits:
| High Silica Content |
Silica is essential for healthy plants and roots. While Diatomite is approximately 85% insoluble silica, it contains a small but significant portion that is soluble silica. Silica is essential for healthy plants and roots. Your plants will receive from Diatomite a slow release of silica resulting in healthier, more robust plants. Plant available silica has been shown in studies to stimulate systemic acquired resistance (SAR) in plants which increases their resistance to disease. |
| Absorbency & Porosity |
Diatomaceous Earth is naturally very porous, and can hold 150% of its weight in water. The silica content, natural absorbency, and porous qualities result in a slow release of water and nutrients to your plants, contributing to higher yields and less watering. |
| Capillary Action & Lateral Movement |
The porosity of the Diatomite contributes to its ability to draw water, while moving water and nutrients laterally throughout the medium, making Diatomaceous Earth ideal for hydroponics! |
| Air Penetration |
Diatomaceous Earth is multifaceted and varies in size because each rock is unique in shape it does not compact while in the pot. This leaves pockets, allowing air to penetrate and circulate to the root zone. |
| Sterilized, Non-Toxic, pH Neutral |
When Diatomite is mined it is heat treated to over 600 degrees Celsius, making it completely sterile and safe for all of your planting needs. Whether you are using 100% Diatomite or you are adding it to a mix of your soil it will not contribute to changes in pH. |
| Environmentally Friendly |
Diatomaceous Earth is a fossil, making it natural, safe and an environmentally conscious alternative. We have visited the mine in Australia, and we are confident that the practices used to mine our product are safe and in accordance with Australian environmental guidelines. |
| Long Lasting, Natural & Reusable |
Diatomaceous Earth is inert and will not break down or decompose like other growing mediums. It is natural and completely reusable. When dry, Diatomaceous Earth is extremely lightweight, making it ideal for plant shipping purposes. Because it is reusable and Long Lasting it is economical and cost effective for long term use. |
sizes:
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Applications include: Benefits: Sterile, compatible with other soil components, blends with fertilizers, pH stable and inert, aerates and insulates the plant’s root system, provides plant available silica and absorbs and slow releases liquid and nutrient as the plants require. |
Applications include: Benefits: Sterile, compatible with other soil components, blends with fertilizers, pH stable and inert, aerates and insulates the plant’s root system, provides plant available silica and absorbs and slow releases liquid and nutrient as the plants require. |
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Applications include: Benefits: Sterile, compatible with other soil components, blends with fertilizers, pH stable and inert, aerates and insulates the plant’s root system, provides plant available silica and absorbs and slow releases liquid and nutrient as the plants require.
Other applications for the #1 and #2 |
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physical properties:
| Colour: | White, cream to yellow |
| Moisture: | Approx. 6% |
| Bulk Density: | Approx. 0.4 |
| pH: | 5.7 |
| EC (Electrical Conductivity): | (mS/cm) = 0.05 - Little to no salt content |
total elemental analysis:
| Category | Element | Results |
| Major Elements % | Nitrogen (N) | 0.013 |
| Phosphorous (P) | 0.083 | |
| Potassium (K) | 0.087 | |
| Minor Elements % | Calcium (Ca) | 0.014 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.185 | |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.0030 | |
| Sodium (Na) | 0.092 | |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.0012 | |
| Trace Elements mg/kg | Iron (Fe) | 31100 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 19 | |
| Zinc (Zn) | 110 | |
| Copper (Cu) | 8.2 | |
| Boron (B) | 0.85 | |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 1.7 | |
| Heavy Metals mg/kg | Arsenic (As) | 4.6 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | <0.5 | |
| Cobalt (Co) | 5.8 | |
| Chromium (Cr) | 7.1 | |
| Lead (Pb) | 7.4 | |
| Mercury (Hg) | <0.2 | |
| Selenium (Se) | 0.61 | |
| Nickel (Ni) | 9.9 | |
| Silver (Ag) | <0.5 |