Vermiculite 3L – Aerating Substrate to Improve Drainage and Moisture Retention in Plants
Vermiculite 3L – Aerating Substrate to Improve Drainage and Moisture Retention in Plants
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Capacity: 3-liter container of No. 2 vermiculite
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Absorption: Capable of absorbing up to 5 times its weight in water
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Properties: Chemically inert, lightweight, and elastic mineral
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Dosage: Mix at 2% of the volume; do not exceed 5%
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Description
The Vermiculita Nº2 is a kind of expanded clay which can be given many uses within the crop. Precisely, it is frequently used in hydroponic systems such as inert substrate or to grow very similar to how you do with clay balls. However, its most common use is to contribute much more moisture to the substrate.
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Why use vermiculite No. 2 for plants?
Vermiculite No. 2 is a product capable of absorbing up to 5 times its weight, so it is perfect for making substrate mixtures and providing humidity. An ideal mineral to mix with substrates and achieve greater aeration and hydration. There are substrates where it is difficult for water to soak in more or they dry easily. This is a problem in warmer areas. As it is not as hard as expanded clay, the substrate in which vermiculite is integrated will be able to retain much more water. Likewise, the elasticity and lightness of vermiculite prevents caking and suffocation of the substrates, thus achieving let the roots breathe better. A physically balanced and non-aggressive product, chemically inert and aseptic from a biological point of view. So much so that currently it constitutes one of the best environments for growth of the plants in your crop.
How to use vermiculite No. 2 for plants?
To use vermiculite #2 for plants, You should not exceed more than 5% of the volume of the pot, since otherwise you will have humidity problems in the substrate. You also run the risk of excess water and root rot due to lack of oxygen. That is why it is best to mix it into the soil. 2% of vermiculite.
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Vermiculite 3L – Aerating Substrate to Improve Drainage and Moisture Retention in Plants
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Frequently asked questions
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La vermiculita es un mineral capaz de absorber hasta cinco veces su peso, así que es perfecta para hacer mezclas de sustrato y aportar humedad. Con ella consigues mayor aireación e hidratación en sustratos a los que les cuesta empaparse o que se secan con demasiada facilidad.
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No debes exceder el 5% del volumen de la maceta, y lo más recomendable es mezclar en torno a un 2% con la tierra. Si te pasas, puedes tener problemas de exceso de humedad y llegar a pudrir las raíces por falta de oxígeno.
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La vermiculita no es tan dura como la arcilla expandida, y por eso el sustrato en el que se integra retiene mucha más agua. Si lo que buscas es sobre todo retención hídrica, esta es la opción; la arcilla trabaja más en la línea del drenaje.
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Sí. Su elasticidad y su ligereza previenen el apelmazamiento y la asfixia del sustrato, de modo que las raíces respiran mucho mejor. Es una forma sencilla de mejorar la estructura de una mezcla que tiende a compactarse.
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Precisamente ahí es donde más se nota. En zonas cálidas el sustrato se seca rápido y cuesta que se empape de nuevo; la vermiculita retiene esa humedad y suaviza el problema entre riegos.
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Es un producto químicamente inerte y aséptico desde el punto de vista biológico, físicamente equilibrado y nada agresivo. Es decir, no interfiere en tu abonado: solo mejora las condiciones físicas del sustrato.