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Vermiculite perlite expanded for horticultural and hydroponics
Vermiculite Basics
Vermiculite comes from super-heated mica. It forms an expanded platelike structure that traps air, moisture and nutrients present in a potting soil mix. Like perlite, vermiculite is naturally sterile, so it won't harbor plant diseases. It comes in a variety of sizes, but the larger particles are commonly used in the garden because they add more aeration to the soil. The more neutral pH of vermiculite, which falls between 7and 11, makes it a suitable choice for most plants.
Perlite Basics
Sterile perlite, a material composed of super-heated volcanic glass, resembles pure white foam pellets. Perlite granules feature small cavities on their surface that trap and hold moisture, which helps retain moisture in an otherwise quick-drying potting mixture. Lightweight perlite also aerates soil because the lightweight pellets prevent the organic ingredients in the soil mix from compacting. Perlite has an alkaline pH between 6.5 and 7.5, which can cause fluoride burn on foliage plants that prefer more acidic conditions.
Vermiculite expanded horticultural and hydroponics
H.S Code:2530102000
Appearance:golden color, granular form
Bulk density:120-180kgs/m3
Size:1-3mm2-3mm2-4mm3-6mm6-8mm3-5mm4-8mm
Origin:Hebei,China .
1.Vermiculite photo:
2.Vermiculite advantage
1). Physical appearance
Vermiculite refers to a small group of minerals resembling the lamella structure of the micas.It is dark gray brown to golden brown in color and flake-shaped when dry.When heated to intense temperatures vermiculite expands in volume and its lamellae separate,and thus exfoliate
2). Moisture retention
The space created by exfoliation trap moisture.Ideal for horticultural applications, vermiculite has the capacity to retain several times its weight in water.
3). Air circulation
Vermiculite flakes are irregular in shape allowing better air circulation when exfoliated, .Widely used in horticulture to aerate soil mixes or for hydroponic cultures.
4). Low density
Exfoliation cause a great increase in volume without an increase in mass.Being extremely lightweight,vermiculite is an ideal material to lighten aggregates such as concrete,plaster,and asphalt,and to fill walls and partitions Inert and neutral PH:7-11
3.Vermiculite used for horticultural and hydroponics
1)Seedbed covers:
Vermiculite is Very light and easy-to-handle, vermiculite is often used as seedbed cover to protect seeds while retaining water and fertilizers needed for their development.
2)Hydroponic systems and greenhouses:
Studies have shown that vermiculite produces excellent results in greenhouse cultures and hydroponic systems. Exfoliated vermiculite is perfectly adapted for water and fertilizer retention, and to help maintain optimal conditions for the development of any type of culture.
3)Multicellular germination:
Time is money, as goes the saying. Applied as a thin surface layer in your plug trays, vermiculite will enhance germination while letting you keep control.
4)Cutting and root growth:
Vermiculate leaves enough space for roots to grow rapidly while providing essential elements for their development. Include vermiculite in your cutting and rooting strategies.
5)Potting and planting out:
Vermiculite’s low density lightens beds and pots in which it is used, an undeniable advantage for handling and transportation of your cultures. Moreover, its intrinsic qualities help lessens the transition shock.
6)Use in soil mixes:
We all want to reduce transportation costs. So it is no surprise that vermiculite is widely used to lighten the texture of soil mixes or peat moss, and help maintain optimal development conditions.
7)Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers:
Since vermiculite can absorb several times its weight in water, it becomes an important transportation vector for all pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, making them much easier to handle and to spread.
Perlite expanded horticultural and hydroponics
H.S code:6806200000
Appearance:white color , granular form
Bulk density:80-120kgs/m3
Size:1-3mm,2-4mm,1-4mm,3-5mm,3-8mm4-8mm,etc
Origin:Hebei,China
1.Perlite photo
2.Perlite advantage for horticulture
* Perlite isclean without disease,poisonless,tasteless, sterile,light weight. non-combustible ,alkali resistant
* Permeability is good.
* Preserving soil, water, and nutrient
* PH is 6.5-7.5
3.Physical properties
Bulk density | 80-120kgs/m3 |
Cellular structure | open-cellular |
Max. moisture content | Up to 900 % by weight |
Moisture content( in the open air) | Up to 0.5 % by weight |
4.Perlite expanded for horticultural and hydroponics
1>Perlite is used throughtout the world as a component of soilless growing mixes where it provides aeration and optimum moisture retention for superior plant growh.For rooting cuttings,100% perlite is used .studies have shown that outstanding yields are achieced with perlite hydroponic systems
2>Perlite are its neutral PH and the fact that it is sterile and weed-free .in addition ,its light weight makes it ideal for use in contaner growing
3>Perlite are as a carrier for fertilizer ,herbicides and pesticides and for for pelletzing seed.Horticultural perlite is as useful to the home gardener as it is to the commercial frower .it is used with equal success in greenhouse growing ,landscaping applications and in the home in house plants
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