Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous Earth – Not calcined – 100% natural

Diatomaceous earth is extracted from natural quarries and refined by a mechanical process, without any chemical transformation, to obtain a very fine sand, composed of fossils of microscopic algae (diatoms). The sand thus obtained offers multiple applications and benefits in the garden: already renowned for its abrasive action on insects with exoskeletons, diatomaceous earth is also naturally rich in elements essential for the proper development of plants: calcium, magnesium, sulfur and trace elements. elements and silica. Retains moisture and aerates the substrate.

Composition de la Terre de Diatom?e

• MEDIUM NF U 44-551. Sand.
• Dry Matter (DM): 95%
• Conductivity: 0.4mS / cm
• Water retention capacity: 75%
• Air retention capacity: 10%
• pH : 5-6
• Particle size range: 0.3 – 0.5 mm

How to use diatomaceous earth for your indoor grow

Diatomaceous earth is used as a mixture with other substrates (potting soil, coconut, etc.) or as a direct dispersion on the earth around plants. The use of a snowblower is recommended for better dispersion. For plants in the ground and potted plants.

In mixture:

• 5-20% of the volume of substrate (density: 400g / L)

In dispersion:

• 20-50g per plant (young plant)
• 50-100g per plant (established plant)
• 50-100g per m? (vegetable garden)

Dosage to be modulated according to the size of the plant and its stage of growth.

Apply preferably on dry soil and renew the application after leaching (rain / watering).

Precautions for use:

• Gloves are recommended for easy handling.
• Wear gloves, protective goggles and breathing mask (type FFP2 or FFP3) if prolonged use.
• Indoor use, provide suitable ventilation.

Usable in Organic Agriculture.

Storage in a dry and closed environment for a very long time.