Zeolite (SiO2)
Spesification :
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Available : Granule
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Granule : 2-4mm/ 2-5mm
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Packing : PP PE 10 Kg/ 20 Kg/ 25 Kg/ 50 Kg
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Jumbo Bag : 500 Kg/ 1000 Kg/ 1250 Kg
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Color : Light Green and Yellow
Zeolite based fertilizers are known as “intelligent fertilizers” due to their ability to regulate the release of nutrients to the soil, nutrients are held in the growth zone and are plant accessible. The availability of nutrients improves the overall strength and performance of plants and produce.
Zeolite improves soil structure by pairing cation exchange capacity with an affinity for ammonia and potassium. These properties allow zeolite to buffer soil and prevent the toxicity that is often caused by a buildup of ammonia.
Zeolite also prevents soil compaction and works to increase infiltration, both of which promote aeration of deep root systems due. This process is made possible by the mineral’s high surface area and porosity.
Benefit of Zeolite for Agriculture :
• Enables better plant growth
• Improves the efficiency and value of fertiliser
• Improves water infiltration and retention
• Improves yield
• Retains nutrients for use by plants
• Improves long term soil quality
• Reduces loss of nutrients in soil
Application :
The quantity of zeolite required to amend soils is variable and depends on the soil type and composi- tion, as well as the crops to be harvested. For sandy soils amendment, it is recommended to replace from 10% to 20% soil by an equal volume of zeolite of a small particle size. In order to increase aeration during the ploughing process, it is recommended to apply from 2.80 to 6.80 Kg of zeolite of a particle size from 3 to 5mm for every 100 ft2, or from 150 Kg up to 300 Kg/acre. In order to improve harvests and crops, successful results have been achieved with as little as 245kg/acre, although this quantity also depends on the type of crop. For optimal results the zeolite layer should be placed from 5 to 10 cm from the suface (just in the root zone), plowing the soil along with the zeolite with either scarifiers, rotary ploughs, disc ploughs or chisel plows, attempting not to place the mineral too deep. Generally, from 0.35 up to 4 ton /acre are applied by hand or using machinery as the manure spreader. Right after the application, the area must be fertilized as usual and abundatly irrigated, so that the zeolite can adsorb and store humidity and nutrients.
Merely as a fertilizer, zeolites only contain a low percentage of some macro and micro nutrients such as Ca, K, Mg, and traces of B, Cu and Fe among others; therefore, it is essential to add either organic or inorganic fertilizer in order to complete its nutritional contribution. Optimal results are obtained when mixing fresh manure and zeolite in a 2:1 proportion and then adding 50% inorganic fertilizer. Zeolites have a lower cost than fertilizers so the original cost per acre will decrease.
