{"product_id":"vermiculite","title":"Vermiculite","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermiculite is a hydrated magnesium aluminium silicate mineral, and can be found in various countries across the world. South Africa has some of the best Vermiculite deposits in the world. Vermiculite is noncarcinogenic and 100% safe to use horticultural applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets our horticulture grade Vermiculite apart?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient exfoliation ensures lower density that in turn ensures more volume per Kg. This makes the product cost effective for the grower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas exfoliation prevents potential hydrocarbon poisoning of plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust and gang free products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eEnhances water holding capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe addition of vermiculite to growing medium can greatly improve the ability of the medium to store water. As the water in the medium is absorbed by the roots, the vermiculite will slowly release the water and retain a moist environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eImproves drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite is extremely absorbent. Excess water in the growing medium may be absorbed which will reduce the likelihood of waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural source of silica and other nutrients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite naturally reacts with soil compounds and becomes a source of\u003cstrong\u003e silica and magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e, small amounts of \u003cstrong\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vermiculite has an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent cationexchange (CEC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003epH buffering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003ecapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is great for naturally increasing the pH of your soil, works well with Peat moss as peat moss has a low pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eGrowing Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite can be used in hydroponics. The absorption properties of vermiculite decrease the amount of nutrients and water lost due to drainage as they are absorbed into the flaky vermiculite structure. This in turn reduces the frequency of irrigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSeed starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite is useful as a seed covering during germination as it reduces the amount of water lost to evaporation from the growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eOdorless and sterile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree of pests and pathogens. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Medium – grade Vermiculite (exfoliated Vermiculite which is ultra-lightweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater absorption: Approx. 250 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Particle Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+4.75mm: 15.5% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.75 mm - 3.00 mm: 36.6% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.00 mm - 2.00 mm: 34.6% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.00 mm - 1.00 mm: 12.7% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan: 0.6% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Chemical Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiO2: 35 - 41%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAl2O3: 6 - 10 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFe2O3: 6 - 9.5 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK2O: 3 - 6 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCl: 0 - 0.5 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMgO: 21.5 - 25.5 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eP: 0.2 - 2 % CaO 2 - 6 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: 0.6 - 2.5 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiO2: 0.6 - 1.4 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF: 0.2 - 0.8 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCr2O3: 0.01 - 0.10 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat natural source of silica and Ph buffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd between 5-50% vermiculite is your soil mix - amount depends on your needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be used in a ratio of 1:2 of 1 part vermiculite to 2 parts \u003ca title=\"Peat moss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peat-moss\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epeat moss\u003c\/a\u003e. This helps balance(raise) the Ph of peat moss as well as adding a natural source of silica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1L of Vermiculite (approx. 100g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":38111997984921,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L","offer_id":38111997919385,"sku":"","price":142.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":38111997952153,"sku":"","price":310.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/IMG_25800_78ae361e-bb5a-459e-b93d-7614b6f5daad.png?v=1615317301","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/vermiculite","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}