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Ausperl Vermiculite Grade 1 (Extra Fine) – 100L Bag
Vermiculite is one of the world’s most unique minerals. A hydrated Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, it is light weight, inorganic (incombustible), compressible, highly absorbent and non-reactive and is used in thousands of applications including potting soils and grow mixes.
Granule Size:
- Grade 1, Extra Fine = 0mm – 1mm
- Grade 2, Fine = 2mm – 4mm
- Grade 3, Medium = 3mm – 6mm
- Grade 4, Coarse = 5mm – 8mm
Horticultural Applications for Vermiculite Are:
- In Seed germination
- In Potting Mixes
- In Propagation Mixes
Benefits of Vermiculite in Horticulture:
- Excellent aeration characteristics
- Slightly alkaline (neutralized with peat)
- High water holding capacity
- High cation-exchange
- Free from disease, weeds and insects
- Ultra-light weight
- Non abrasive