{"id":1364776124450,"title":"Vermiculite","handle":"bulk-sale-vermiculite","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite has been used in various industries for over 80 years. It is used in the construction, agricultural, horticultural, and industrial markets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite is the mineralogical name given to hydrated laminar magnesium-aluminum-ironsilicate which resembles mica in appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen subjected to heat vermiculite has the unusual property of exfoliating or expanding into worm-like pieces (the name vermiculite is derived from the Latin 'vermiculare' - to breed worms). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis characteristic of exfoliation, the basis for commercial use of the mineral, is the result of the mechanical separation of the layers by the rapid conversion of contained water to steam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses of Vermiculite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite's many uses and beneficial properties include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inorganic, and sterile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo known toxicity or fire hazard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh water holding capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-abrasive and non-irritant.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e Absorbs excess nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacilitates re-wetting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow alkalinity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh cation-exchange capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not deteriorate in storage (if kept dry).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree from disease, weeds and insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood air holding capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsulates and minimizes soil temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite is ideal for the germination of seeds, because it's aeration properties combined with it's water holding capacity make it a very suitable medium for direct contact with the seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen vermiculite is used alone, without compost, seedlings should be fed with a week fertilizer solution when the first true seeds appear. Large seeds can be mixed with Vermiculite in a small polythene bag closed at the neck, and kept in a warm place until the seeds just start to germinate. Then plant them singly in small pots or trays of potting compost. Vermiculite can also be applied to the outdoor seed bed where it will give improved emergence and less risk of capping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRootings and Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite\/sphagnum moss peat composts stimulate root growth, giving quicker anchorage of the plant and uptake of nutrients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 50\/50 mix is generally suitable for cuttings on the open bench or under plastic covers, but a maximum of 25% is recommended under mist irrigation in Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoroughly water the vermiculite before inserting cuttings, and do not compress around the base of the cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePotting Mixes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite in potting compost gives a very light open compost, holding more water and facilitating re-wetting, thereby lengthening the time between watering. 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It is used in the construction, agricultural, horticultural, and industrial markets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite is the mineralogical name given to hydrated laminar magnesium-aluminum-ironsilicate which resembles mica in appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen subjected to heat vermiculite has the unusual property of exfoliating or expanding into worm-like pieces (the name vermiculite is derived from the Latin 'vermiculare' - to breed worms). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis characteristic of exfoliation, the basis for commercial use of the mineral, is the result of the mechanical separation of the layers by the rapid conversion of contained water to steam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses of Vermiculite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite's many uses and beneficial properties include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inorganic, and sterile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo known toxicity or fire hazard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh water holding capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-abrasive and non-irritant.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e Absorbs excess nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacilitates re-wetting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow alkalinity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh cation-exchange capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not deteriorate in storage (if kept dry).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree from disease, weeds and insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood air holding capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsulates and minimizes soil temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite is ideal for the germination of seeds, because it's aeration properties combined with it's water holding capacity make it a very suitable medium for direct contact with the seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen vermiculite is used alone, without compost, seedlings should be fed with a week fertilizer solution when the first true seeds appear. Large seeds can be mixed with Vermiculite in a small polythene bag closed at the neck, and kept in a warm place until the seeds just start to germinate. Then plant them singly in small pots or trays of potting compost. Vermiculite can also be applied to the outdoor seed bed where it will give improved emergence and less risk of capping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRootings and Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite\/sphagnum moss peat composts stimulate root growth, giving quicker anchorage of the plant and uptake of nutrients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 50\/50 mix is generally suitable for cuttings on the open bench or under plastic covers, but a maximum of 25% is recommended under mist irrigation in Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoroughly water the vermiculite before inserting cuttings, and do not compress around the base of the cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePotting Mixes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVermiculite in potting compost gives a very light open compost, holding more water and facilitating re-wetting, thereby lengthening the time between watering. Vermiculite also has excellent ion exchange properties which absorb excess nutrients and release them slowly to the plants via the finest root hairs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 50\/50 mix of vermiculite and sphagnum moss peat is widely used for greenhouse pot plants and hanging baskets, while a 25\/75 mix is generally suitable for for bedding plants, nursery stock, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo improve an existing compost add 20-25% by volume of Vermiculite and mix thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e"}