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horticultural grade kieselguhr granules
kieselguhr (diatomite) Used to Grow Houseplants
-- Horticultural kieselguhr
Use kieselguhr (diatomite) in the Garden
Diatomite used to grow Houseplants - The easiest way to begin is to add diatomite to the mix you are currently using for your houseplants. Fine or Medium can be added to your standard mix (start with a 1/4 or 1/3 portion and adjust as you go on to suit your growing conditions).
Diatomite is great to use in your garden. As a fossil material and 100% natural, diatomite is a product suitable for all organic gardening applications.
diatomite Grades Properties | CDG-1 | CDG-2 | CDG-3 | CDG-4 | CDG-5 |
Appearance | Beige Granules |
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Median Particle Size, mm | 0.25-0.8 | 0.8-2 | 2-7 | 7-15 | 15-25 |
Bulk Density g/cm3 | 0.45-0.55 | 0.45-0.55 | 0.45-0.55 | 0.45-0.55 | 0.45-0.55 |
specific gravity | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
pH | 5.0-7.0 | 5.0-7.0 | 5.0-7.0 | 5.0-7.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
Conductivity us/cm | 50-500 | 50-500 | 50-500 | 50-500 | 50-500 |
C·E·C cmol/kg | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
Total Porosity % | 75-80 | 75-80 | 75-80 | 75-80 | 75-80 |
Average pore size μm | 0.1-0.8 | 0.1-0.8 | 0.1-0.8 | 0.1-0.8 | 0.1-0.8 |
Water absorption % | 115-145 | 115-145 | 115-145 | 115-145 | 115-145 |
Non capillary pore space % | 12-18 | 12-18 | 12-18 | 12-18 | 12-18 |
Capillary pore space % | 60-68 | 60-68 | 60-68 | 60-68 | 60-68 |
Sulphate Soundness % | <4 | <4 | <4 | <4 | <4 |
SiO2 % | 72±1 | 72±1 | 72±1 | 72±1 | 72±1 |
Main Applications | 1. Golf Course Management
2. Baseball and softball infields, green or skinned areas | 1. 100% Potting soil and hydroponic growing medium 2. Soil mixes for bonsai trees 3. Lawn and turf amendments 4. The preferred orchid growing medium | 1. 100% Potting soil and hydroponic growing medium 2. Soil mixes for bonsai trees 3. Flowers and plants, vegetables and fruit soil amendments 4. Functional or ornamental garden covering | 1. The preferred orchid growing medium 2. Hydroponic growing medium 3. Functional or ornamental garden covering | 1. The preferred orchid growing medium 2. Hydroponic growing medium 3. Functional or ornamental garden covering |
diatomite granules ( size 15mm to 25mm)
Large (#4)
Diatomite's Applications include:
Benefits of diatomite:
Sterile, Compatible with other soil components, blends with fertilizers, pH stable and inert, aerates and insulates the plant’s root system, provides plant available silica and absorbs and slow releases liquid and nutrient as the plants require.
Other applications for the two smaller grades include :
Usually in pp woven bags of 25kg/20kg net each, with pallets. Jumbo bags are also available.
Shengzhou Huali Diatomite Products Co., Ltd
Add.: Bainidun Industrial Agglomeration Area, Ganlin Town, Shengzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
URL://www.diatomite.co //cndiatomite.en.alibaba.com
Tel: 0086 575 8361 8811
Fax: 0086 575 8361 7766
1. Q: What's the minimum quantity / MOQ?
A: One full 20 feet container.
2. Q: What is the payment term?
A: 30% of payment by T/T in advance as deposit; The balance 70% of payment by T/T before Shipment.
3. Q: What is the earliest shipping time?
A: For normal packing, usually in 3 weeks after we receive the deposit , for special packing or customized packing , we will arrange asap.
4. Q: What is the packaging style ?
A: Normal packaging is In pp woven bags of 25kg/20kg net each.
5. Q: How can I get sample? / Is sample available ?
A: Sample is available and free, but you need to pay the freight cost.