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Vermiculite - Description
- Vermiculite Additive for Compost
- Growing Medium & Soil Conditioner
- Volume: Approx. 10 Litres
- Grade: Medium Grade (2mm - 8mm)
- Brand: Dineen
Vermiculite - What is Vermiculite?
- A Naturally Occurring Non Toxic Mineral - Heated to High Temperatures
- It Creates a Lightweight Sterile, Laminated Surface
- Aids CEC - Cation Exchange Capacity - Frees up Nutrients in Soil
- Improves Water Retention
- Improves Airflow
- Improves Root Growth Capacity
- Mineral: Alumino Silicate
Vermiculite - Uses
- This product has hundreds of uses across many different industries
- In horticulture it is used in the following ways
- Soil-less Growing Media
- Combined with peat, pine bark or coir to produce soil-less growing media
- These growing mediums will allow faster root growth & quick anchorage of young roots
- Vermiculite is used in growing media to retain air, retain nutrients & retain moisture
- Use to promote CEC - Process of holding & releasing nutrients as plants requires them
- Ideal for hydroponics
- Seed Germination
- On it's own
- Or mixed with soil, coir, compost or peat
- Less watering is required
- Feed seedlings with a weak fertilizer solution once 1st true leaves appear
- Storing Bulbs
- Lift, clean & dry bulbs
- Place vermiculite around them
- Vermiculite prevents mildew & moisture building up while in storage
- Soil Conditioner
- Can improve heavy or sticky soils
- Mix with soil 1:1
- This will create air channels, allowing the soil mix to breathe
- If soil is too sandy
- Again mix 1:1 soil & vermiculite
- This will allow the soil to hold water
- Can improve heavy or sticky soils
Vermiculite - How to Use
- As stated above, this has many applications
- If growing hydroponically just use on it's own - without mixing with soil
- If growing seedlings - mix with compost at ratio of 1:1
Vermiculite - Advantages
- Endless uses
- Easy to use
- Improves soils physical & chemical condition
- Improves soil aeration & drainage
- Aids nutrient uptake
- Frees up nutrients that have been 'locked' in the soil
- Can be used as a mulch on pots & planters
- Stable & long lasting
- Can be easily stored
- Odour free
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
