Fertilome Horticultural Vermiculite

A high quality, permanent, sterile additive with many uses. Vermiculite is the mineral Mica, super-heated to expand much like a accordion. This mineral is often used in soil mixes to increase water holding. Many growers use vermiculite in their flats in order to create a micro environment that will protect seeds from air currents and insulate the seeds to provide uniform germination temperatures. Advantages of Ferti-lome Horticultural Vermiculite: Clean Odorless Non-toxic Sterile Light in weight Easy to handle Easily mixes with potting mix or soil Promotes faster root growth Provides quick anchorage for young plants Neutral pH Inert Seed Germination:Many commercial growers use vermiculite to cover sown seeds. Since water and relative humidity play an important role in the germination process, seed planted with vermiculite will be protected against fast drying conditions. Soil mixes:When mixed with soil or soilless media, vermiculite promotes aeration helping young plants to take hol