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Horticultural Grade Diatomaceous Earth We are the only Distributors
in Canada providing you with DIATOMITE (Diatomaceous Earth) that comes from the Fresh Water Lakes in Australia.
Our DIATOMITE comes from an Australian mine that has
a fresh water origin. It is free of the contaminants and salts that make most other sources unsuitable for horticulture. We are the real deal!
What is Diatomaceous Earth?
DIATOMITE (Diatomaceous Earth or “DE”)
is a unique freshwater diatomaceous earth source found in Australia. Diatomite consists of the fossilized skeletal
remains of microscopic single celled aquatic plants known as diatoms. These small plants developed a three-dimensional silicious
shell like armour for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil shells accumulated on the beds
of these (FRESH) water
lakes and compacted into lightweight porous rock, similar to glacial rock deposits.
Although Diatomaceous earth is found in many places around the world only a few Fresh water deposits are pure enough to be used as a horticultural
growth promoting medium. Diatomite is composed primarily of Amorphous silicon dioxide (SILICA) containing
almost no detectable crystallinity, in particular no cristobalite, tridymite or quartz were detectable, at detection limits of around 0.1%.
With at least 15 other major, minor and trace elements, this 100% natural organic media is a
biogenic source of silica as found in all life forms.
This rich source of plant available silica is documented to stimulate Self Acquired Resistance (SAR) in
plants increasing their resistance to disease. Studies show the slow release of soluble silica promotes, stronger, healthier, higher yielding
plants that can mature more quickly. This is the only growing medium that energizes and actually feeds your plants.
In it's non-crystalline form, Diatomite is a non-toxic, non-hazardous and environmentally friendly media. Our product is sterilized during
processing so it will not swell, expand or contract and acts as an efficient thermal insulator.
Lightweight and highly absorbent Diatomite can absorb up to 150% of its own weight in water and nutrient,
and releases it back to the plant as required. It minimizes leaching and run-off and significantly reduces watering.
Diatomite provides excellent lateral movement of water and nutrient throughout the media, it insulates, aerates and promotes capillary action
and because it is multi-faceted, air is able to penetrate to the plants root zone without difficulty.
The PH of Diatomite is about 5.7 and has an electrical conductivity EC
of 0.05 mS/cm, indicating little or no salt content making it an excellent
growing medium for all plants. Diatomite can be used as a 100% hydroponics growing medium, and/or can be added to any other growing medium as
well. (eg. soilless mixes, coco fibre, etc.) Diatomite recycles as an excellent ground cover mulch which enhances aesthetic presentation without
the decay which happens with barks and mulch ground covers. Diatomite when applied dry is a proven non-chemical, environmentally safe pest
control.
From orchids to grapes, all greenhouse vegetables and fruit Diatomite provides an inexpensive, lightweight quality growing media for
any horticultural need.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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to view our Horticultural Diatomite MSDS sheet. (msword document)
Diatomite Canada Company Spotlight in Maximum Yield Industry News January 2007 Issue
Why Use Horticultural Diatomaceous Earth?
Diatomaceous Earth Used in Hydroponics
Diatomaceous Earth Used to Grow
Houseplants and in the Garden
Diatomaceous Earth and Pest Control
Horticultural Diatomaceous Earth Success Stories:
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