{"product_id":"expanded-vermiculite-10l-biocolor","title":"EXPANDED VERMICULITE 10L BIOCOLOR","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVermiculite is a natural mineral from the Hydromicite group that forms in the earth's interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAfter processing at a temperature of 1000 C, it turns into a light porous material.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIt is inert, chemically and biologically stable, and sterile.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThanks to its content of trace elements such as: calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and silicon, vermiculite is a natural biostimulant for plant growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eProperties:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWith its high sorption and air capacity, vermiculite is an excellent humidity regulator and has a positive effect on root development.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIt is added to soil mixtures to maintain optimal soil moisture conditions, air capacity and heat balance, creating favorable conditions for plant nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThanks to its porous structure, its granules immediately absorb moisture and nutrients (100g absorbs about 400ml of water), gradually releasing them to the plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe use of vermiculite as a component up to (40%) in substrates significantly improves the drainage properties of the mixture, increases porosity and looseness, prevents sealing and compaction of the soil, and protects the roots from sudden temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIt protects roots from rotting due to over-watering while retaining moisture until the roots absorb it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUnlike agroperlite, it retains moisture for a longer time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThanks to its excellent thermal insulation properties, it creates a favorable environment for storing bulbs, tubers and rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIt has a high ion exchange capacity, retaining the positively charged ions of potassium, magnesium and other microelements introduced with fertilization, which it gradually releases to the plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSignificantly improves the structure and aeration of heavy clay soils and the moisture-holding capacity of light sandy soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThanks to its neutral pH, it can reduce soil acidity to some extent and slow down the salinization process.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eParticularly suitable for building lawns, as it protects them from over-wetting or over-drying.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDue to its low thermal conductivity, it reduces the risk of frostbite of the root system of perennial plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn case of excessive fertilization, vermiculite absorbs micro- and macronutrients, while reducing losses of ammonium and nitrate nitrogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNorms of use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTo increase moisture retention in peat substrates, add 20-40% vermiculite.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn bonsai substrates up to 50%.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFor lawn construction: up to 5l vermiculite per m2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn manure, compost, humus up to 20%.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTo improve the soil in the garden, about 2-5l m2.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhen using vermiculite as drainage: place about 100-200ml of vermiculite on the bottom of the pot for each liter of pot volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTo store bulbs, seeds and rhizomes, the planting material is covered with 2 to 3 cm of vermiculite, thus protecting it from sudden temperature fluctuations, rotting and premature germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVermiculite is particularly suitable as a medium or additive in substrates for terrariums, incubators and aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Биоцвет","offers":[{"title":"Default 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