Vermiculite (Usagi)

DISCLAIMER

1. The image pictured is strictly for illustration purposes only and will never be 100% identical to the actual product.
2. Various grain sizes are specified accordingly and the measurement is approximate only.
3. The product is PRE-PACKED in sealed clear plastic.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Vermiculite can be found in potting soil or purchased by itself in four different sizes for gardening with vermiculite.
• Germinate seeds use the smallest size of vermiculite as a growing medium and the largest size for improved soil aeration.
• Vermiculite is the name of a group of hydrated laminar minerals (aluminum-iron magnesium silicates) that look like mica.
• Horticultural vermiculite is processed with massive heat that expands it into accordion-shaped pellets composed of multiple layers of thin plates.
• It will not rot, deteriorate, or mold and is enduring, odorless, non-toxic, and sterile.
• Vermiculite is generally a neutral 7.0 pH, but is dependent upon the source from around the globe and its reaction is alkaline.
• It is very lightweight and mixes easily with other mediums.

BENEFITS

• Vermiculite added to the garden or vermiculite in potting soil increases water and nutrient retention and aerates the soil, resulting in healthier, more robust plants.
• Perlite may also be found in potting soils, but vermiculite is far superior for water retention.
• Vermiculite, although less aerating than perlite, is the amendment of choice for water-loving plants.

APPLICATION

• Vermiculite mixed half and a half with soil, peat, or compost eliminates packed down soil in flower pots and houseplant containers while allowing excellent aeration, reducing the watering frequency, and allowing root spread.