{"product_id":"vermiculita-3l-para-plantas","title":"Vermiculite 3L – Aerating Substrate to Improve Drainage and Moisture Retention in Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003eWhy use vermiculite No. 2 for plants?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003eVermiculite No. 2 is a product \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecapable of absorbing up to 5 times its weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e, so it is perfect for making substrate mixtures and providing humidity. An ideal mineral to mix with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.growindustry.es\/sustratos\/\"\u003esubstrates\u003c\/a\u003e and achieve greater aeration and hydration.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003eThere 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewill be able to retain much more water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003eLikewise, the elasticity and lightness of vermiculite prevents caking and suffocation of the substrates, thus achieving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elet the roots breathe better\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003eA physically balanced and non-aggressive product, chemically inert and aseptic from a biological point of view. So much so that currently it constitutes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eone of the best environments for growth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e of the plants in your crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003eHow to use vermiculite No. 2 for plants?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003eTo use vermiculite #2 for plants, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou should not exceed more than 5% of the volume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003eThat is why it is best to mix it into the soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e of vermiculite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"growindustry-shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42776847450277,"sku":"115003","price":3.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6309\/products\/1129.jpg?v=1703129573","url":"https:\/\/www.growindustry.es\/en\/products\/vermiculite-3l-aerating-substrate-to-improve-drainage-and-moisture-retention-in-plants","provider":"Grow Industry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}