
Unlocking the Power of Loaded Zeolite in Your Soil
Posted by Terry Barr on 9th May 2025
The Benfits of Loaded Zeolite
Better Retention, Better Results
At Fernland, we’re all about helping growers get more from their inputs—more growth, more yield, and more resilience. That’s where loaded zeolite comes in.
Zeolite is a naturally occurring mineral known for its unique honeycomb-like structure. But when it’s loaded—with nutrients, surfactants, or moisture-retaining agents—it becomes a powerhouse for improving soil health and plant performance.
Why Use Loaded Zeolite?
Here are the top reasons to integrate loaded zeolite into your soil management program:
- Reduce Nutrient Loss: Loaded zeolite captures and slowly releases ammonium, cutting nutrient leaching by up to 80%.
- Boost Fertiliser Efficiency: With a high Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC 120–140), it holds nutrients where roots can access them.
- Hold More Water: Increase water retention by up to 36% and keep moisture in the soil for up to 14 extra days.
- Support Drought Resilience: Raise soil moisture by up to 15%, helping crops withstand dry periods with less irrigation.
- Slow-Release Nutrients: Acts like a nutrient reservoir—feeding your plants for months, not just days.
- Match NPK Yields, Reduce Runoff: Zeolite-enriched blends perform comparably to standard NPK, with less environmental loss.
- Improve Soil Structure: Enhances porosity, reduces compaction, and promotes better root development.
- Safe & Sustainable: Certified organic, eco-friendly, and stable in soil. No harmful leaching or breakdown.
- Cost-Effective: Reduces fertiliser needs without compromising yields.
- Reliable Quality: Our kiln-dried zeolite offers year-round consistency, unlike mined carriers affected by moisture.
Our Loaded Zeolite Solutions
We offer advanced formulations to suit a variety of growing needs:
- FloraTech AquaFix
A granular wetting agent with specialty non-ionic surfactants, loaded onto premium New Zealand zeolite. AquaFix not only improves water penetration but holds moisture in the root zone longer—ideal for drought-prone regions or sandy soils. - Permawet® Naturamix
This blend combines fish, kelp, and fulvic acid with a premium surfactant system and zeolite base. It promotes vigorous plant growth, boosts nutrient uptake, and conditions the soil—all in one.
Ready to Get More From Your Soil?
Loaded zeolite isn’t just another input—it’s a smarter way to grow. Whether you’re managing crops, turf, nurseries or landscapes, our zeolite-enhanced products help you grow better with less waste.
- Call 1800 672 794
- Email sales@fernland.com.au
- fernland.com.au