{"product_id":"plant-doctor-volcamin-zeolite-soil-conditioner-1-to-2mm-granules","title":"Plant Doctor VolcaMin Zeolite Soil Conditioner, 1 to 2mm Granules","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the 1 to 2mm granular grade of Plant Doctor VolcaMin, an agriculture grade clinoptilolite zeolite. VolcaMin is a natural mineral used as a permanent soil conditioner: its porous structure takes up nutrients and water, keeps them in the root zone and gives them back slowly as plants draw on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser is stored, then released.\u003c\/strong\u003e VolcaMin charges with nutrients when they are plentiful and releases them on plant demand, much as a battery would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe middle grade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1 to 2mm granule sits between the fine powder and the coarse 2 to 4mm grade, and suits potting mixes, seed raising and garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt holds water and nutrients against leaching.\u003c\/strong\u003e The crystalline structure improves water infiltration and retention and reduces the fertiliser lost to leaching or runoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt raises the soil's holding capacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zeolite boosts cation exchange, which improves fertiliser efficiency, and it buffers acidic soil with a mild liming effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply once a year. Blend it into potting and growing mixes at 2.5 to 10% of the mix volume, which is 25 to 100kg per cubic metre, or dig it into the top 10 to 15cm of garden beds. When planting trees, use 5 to 10kg in each planting hole, or 3 to 5kg per tree in a circular trench. On lawns and garden beds the general rate is 25 to 100g per sqm. It blends well with compost, worm castings and fertiliser. Wear a dust mask when handling large amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinoptilolite zeolite, a natural mineral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgriculture grade granule, 1 to 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.5kg.\u003c\/strong\u003e A smaller bag for garden beds and trial areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20kg.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bulk bag for lawns, large beds and broader soil improvement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: clinoptilolite zeolite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: agriculture grade granule, 1 to 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes: 4.5kg, 20kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: permanent soil conditioner for nutrient retention and water efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powder under 1.0mm and a 2 to 4mm grade are listed separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4.5kg","offer_id":67607401857343,"sku":"PD-557_558","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":67607401890111,"sku":"PD-557_559","price":83.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/plant-doctor-volcamin-zeolite-soil-conditioner-1-to-2mm-granules.jpg?v=1790779919","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/plant-doctor-volcamin-zeolite-soil-conditioner-1-to-2mm-granules","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}