Vermiculite

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