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 Diatomée

• 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 m² (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.