"Maidenwell Diatomite" is a unique growing media.
This organic, natural product contains the fossilized skeletons of trillions of microscopic, single cell aquatic plants. This lightweight, porous, non-toxic, non-hazardous mineral is a cost effective, highly efficient, horticultural growth promoting media.
"Maidenwell" is a rich source of plant available silica, which is widely documented to stimulate Self-Acquired Resistance (SAR) in plants thereby increasing their resistance to disease.
The benefits to using "Maidenwell Diatomite" for all growing applications are:
- High-Silica Content
"Maidenwell Diatomite" will slowly release 'plant-available' silica to your plants, which is extremely important to the development of plant cell growth.
- Absorption 150% of Solution
"Maidenwell Diatomite" will absorb up to 150% of its own weight in fluids and slowly release the fluids as required by the plant.
- Capillary Action
The capillary action of "Maidenwell Diatomite" can be tested in a water vessel. Water can be drawn 200 mm from the bottom of the vessel to the top within a short time.
- Lateral Movement
"Maidenwell Diatomite" provides effective lateral movement of water and nutrients.
- pH
"Maidenwell Diatomite" is pH stable and the pH can be adjusted to suit various crops.
- Assists Aeration
Air penetration of "Maidenwell Diatomite" is excellent owing to the fact that the granules are multi-faceted and do not compact.
- Insulation Qualities
The microscopic porous structure of each granule provides effective thermal insulation to plants and root zones.
- Sterilized
"Maidenwell Diatomite" is sterilized when Heat-treated to approximately 650 degrees Celsius.
- Longevity
"Maidenwell Diatomite" diatoms are fossilized exoskeletons and are approximately ten million years old prior to production of calcined diatomite. It will not break down.
- Environmentally Safe
"Maidenwell Diatomite" contains no Cristobalite, Tridymite or Quarts, making this product user friendly.
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