Coarse Vermiculite (4 cu. ft.) Horticultural Grade Improve Soil Aeration OMRI ++

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Coarse Vermiculite, 4 cubic foot bag
Horticulture Grade
Quick Description:
Horticultural grade Vermiculite is a mainstay component of soil less growing mediums, as a soil amendment and in many other horticultural uses. 4 cubic foot bag.
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Description
Horticultural grade Vermiculite has become a mainstay as a component of soil less growing mediums, as a soil amendment and in many other horticultural uses. 4 cubic foot bag. Vermiculite has the excellent property of improving soil aeration while retaining the moisture and nutrients necessary to feed roots, cuttings, and seeds for faster growth.
Vermiculite possesses cation exchange properties, thus it can hold and make available to the growing plant ammonium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. When mixed with peat, composted bark, organic compost, or natural soils, vermiculite like perlite helps promote faster root growth, and gives quick anchorage to young roots. These mixes help retain air, plant food, and moisture, and releases them as needed by the plant. Because vermiculite is very light and easy to handle, it easily mixes with soil, peat, composted pine bark and other composted organic materials, fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
Product Q&A
Q
Can vermiculite (sta-green) small bags be used in a vegetable garden for eating consumption with any harm?
A
Our vermiculite is non-toxic and can be used in any gardening application.
Q
I see that in the composition analysis that there is a very small amount of asbestos. Is this safe for veggie gardens? Please explain so I feel comfortable buying it.
A
Our Course Vermiculite is listed as horticultural grade, is asbestos free, and would be safe for use in vegetable gardening.
Q
What is it?
A
Course Vermiculite is a soil-less growing medium. Vermiculite is combined with other materials such as peat or composted pine bark to produce soil-less growing media to assist with growing.
Q
What grade is this vermiculite? (e.g. 3? 4?)
A
The Coarse Vermiculite is considered premium or horticultural grade and does not have a U.S. 1-5 grade classification.
Q
Is this vermiculite OMRI certified as organic?
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Yes, the Coarse Vermiculite is OMRI certified and can be used in certified organic production or food processing and handling according to the USDA National Organic Program Rule.
Q
Is it listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic gardens?
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Yes, the Coarse Vermiculite is OMRI listed for organic gardening.
Q
How many pounds is this bag?
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We list the weight of the Coarse Vermiculite, 4 cu. ft. bag at approximately 21 lbs.
Q
I am considering using vermiculate for a wood fired oven. I have read about asbestos in vermiculite. Does your product contain asbestos? Do you test it?
A
The MSDS for the product has the Coarse Vermiculite listed as being asbestos free.
Q
Can this take the place of perlite in my large 40 gallon containers for drainage?
A
Vermiculite could be used successfully in container gardening in place of Perlite, depending on what is being grown as Vermiculite has better water-retaining properties than Perlite. Vermiculite particles will act like a sponge, soaking up water while Perlite will retain water by holding it in the bubbles, and will drain more quickly since the Perlite itself doesn't absorb the water. For plants that need more constantly moist soil, such as tropical plants, vermiculite gives better conditions.
Q
How much does a 4 cf bag of coarse vermiculite weigh?
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The 4 cubic foot bag of Coarse Vermiculite weighs approximately 21 lbs.