Vermiculite (1 Litre)
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Vermiculite (1 Litre)
Postage R35.00 for the first litre and R5.00 per litre thereafter
Uses in the garden
Seed germination: Either used alone or mixed with soil or peat, vermiculite is used to germinate seeds. Very little watering is required. When vermiculite is used alone, seedlings should be fed with a weak fertilizer solution when the first true leaves appear.
Storage: Root crops and storing of bulbs; pour vermiculite around bulbs placed in a container. If clumps are dug, allow to dry for a few hours in the sun and then place in cartons or bushel baskets and cover with vermiculite. The absorptive power of vermiculite acts as a regulator that prevents mildew and moisture fluctuation during the storage period. It will not absorb moisture from the inside of stored tubers, but it does take up free water from the outside, preventing storage rot.
Soiless growing media: Exfoliated vermiculite is combined with other materials such as peat or composted pine bark compost to produce soilless growing media for the professional horticulturalist and for the home gardener. These mixes promote faster root growth and gives quick anchorage to young roots. The mixture helps retain air, plant food and moisture, releasing them as the plant requires them.
Soil conditioning: Where the soil is heavy or sticky, gentle mixing of vermiculite up to one-half the volume of the soil is recommended. This creates air channels and allows the soil mix to breathe. Mixing vermiculite in flower and vegetable gardens or in potted plants will provide the necessary air to maintain vigorous plant growth. Where soils are sandy, mixing of vermiculite into the soil will allow the soil to hold water and air needed for growth.
Seedling mixture: A mixture of vermiculite, coir, fine bark and potting soil can be used as a sustrate for growing seedlings
Information obtained from Wikipedia (Commercial uses of vermiculite)
Postage R35.00 for the first litre and R5.00 per litre thereafter
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