Vermiculite Fine (1.0-3.0mm)is used to improve aeration, water management, nutrient retention and exchange and has insulation properties in growing media. Nutrient buffering compliments this water buffering action and with high air content this is a very useful product as a growing medium, seed covering and compost amendment. Non-combustible ultra-lightweight mineral aggregate with excellent insulation & adsorption properties. Ideally have a breathing mask when using the product. A lot of fine dust particles will be released into the air when you start pouring it out of the bag. While not immediately life threatening, it’s always best to avoid breathing any of it in. To avoid this spray or wet the perlite slightly before you begin tipping it out of the bag.

The water holding capacity is comparable to moderately decomposed peat, but the majority of water is retained more strongly then in peat so it extends watering intervals.It also provides a nucleus for re-wetting which makes watering management much simpler. PLANT!T Perlite is easy and safe to handle and odourless whilst also being lightweight and simple to use. PLANT!T Perlite can be used for soil conditioning - increasing aeration and drainage in heavy hard to manage soils; repairing/laying down lawns - giving additional aeration and drainage when raked into spiked holes; and planting trees and shrubs - loosening and aerating soil to encourage root development. Perlite is the small white, pumice-like grains that you will find in quite a few potting mixes currently available on the market. Primarily it is used to help improve the drainage and aeration of a hydroponics substrate, meaning that you are much less likely to run into problems associated with over-watering than when you use a substrate without perlite added into it. It is particularly useful to add into a media when you are growing in systems such as Autopots, that are typically constantly saturated with water, to ensure they do not become waterlogged. When it comes to using perlite, you’ll find it’s pretty versatile - giving you a variety of ways to use it in your gardening ventures.Perlite has been used by gardeners the world over for many years and when you want to improve drainage of your chosen media then use PLANT!T perlite. As a heat insulation material in industry; Reactors up to 1000° can benefit from Perlite (Standard Grade) insulation. It is an ideal material for cold storages, LPG, LNG, liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, ammonia, liquid propane, ethane, methane, liquid noble gases, propellants and refrigerants. Additionally, it makes an effective additive for ceramics and glass production. Top Selling Product-Horticultural Perlite Standardgraded for horticultural use, 2.0-5.0mm is used to improve aeration, water management and insulation properties for growing media.

Although Perlite is a fantastic method to increase aeration, because of its porous nature, it does (to a degree) hold on to a certain amount of water simply from the huge surface area that it possesses. If used as a standalone media however, irrigation frequencies need to be dramatically increased, as its water holding capacity is by no means anywhere close to a media like soil or coco. HOW TO USE PERLITE

At FertileFibre, you can buy perlite in 35-litre, 50-litre and 100-litre bags, depending on the size of your planting project. You’ll also find perlite for sale in fine and medium grade options, helping you find the perfect balance between water retention and absorption within your soil. This is what makes it an excellent addition to compost or soil, as it boasts exceptional water absorption in its expanded form. In turn, perlite helps to regulate soil moisture for growing seeds, cuttings and established plants either directly in the ground or in pots. That’s not all, though. Containing high amounts of silica, perlite also works to stimulate root growth and soil aeration. Perlite applications