Supplement Vermiculite- The mineral that boosts soil and crop yields
Vermiculite- The mineral that boosts soil and crop yields One of the areas of expanded vermiculite is agriculture. In this case, the use of vermiculite due to its porous structure signi cantly improves the aeration of soil properties and prevents rotting plants germinate.
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e presence of oxides of various metals (magnesium, potassium, aluminum and iron), which makes it ideal biostimulant plant growth; Its high water absorption (up to 500%), which allows you to keep an
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optimum soil moisture regime, even in conditions of prolonged drought. According to the results of eld tests established that the use of vermiculite allows you to: Improve the structure of both light and heavy soils; Create the optimal air-water regime of soils; Signi cantly stimulate the growth of plants; Reduce the acidity and salinity in the 8-14%; Increase the efficiency of fertilizers; Reduce root rot; Increase safety and productivity of
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crops by 10-17%. Moreover, the use of vermiculite in agriculture is justi ed both on the stage of germination and seedling production of grains and plants when grown in open ground. In greenhouses good results are achieved when combined with peat and vermiculite and vermiculite recorded a positive effect when it is entering into the composting mass. Vermiculite is also used for storage of fruits and vegetables (potatoes, carrots, apples, pears, etc.) and landscape design.
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