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Many nutrient elements have been depleted from soils worldwide due to weathering, leaching, and depletion from decades of continuous agricultural production and AZOMITE\u00ae\u00ae<\/span> been reported to replenish these nutrients. Technically, AZOMITE\u00ae is a highly mineralized complex silica ore (Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate or HSCAS), mined in Utah from an ancient deposit left by a volcanic eruption that filled a small seabed an estimated 30 million years ago.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n The combination of seawater, fed by hundreds of rivers rich in minerals, and the rare and abundant minerals present in volcanic ash created the AZOMITE\u00ae mineral composition unique to its deposit. Today, this geologic characteristic is an outcropping known as a “hogback”. The minerals are gathered and packaged by AZOMITE\u00ae Mineral Products, Inc. for distribution all over the world.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div> Micronized AZOMITE\u00ae powder is 90% passing a 200 mesh screen and can be mixed with potting soil, compost, or spread by hand in the garden or other agricultural production areas \u2014 or used in hydroponic or liquid application systems where strong agitation and proper filter, emitter, and\/or nozzle sizes are in place to allow the non-soluble particles to flow through. It is rather dusty to handle.<\/p>\n Field Grade AZOMITE\u00ae appears as coarse, irregularly sized particles. It can be applied with a spreader, creating a spread pattern that is less than that of granular or pelleted due to the inconsistent particle size. It is less dusty to handle than Micronized.<\/p>\n Granular AZOMITE\u00ae is produced by forming the Micronized particles into granules with the addition of a binder material, which also contains beneficial soil and plant nutrients. Granular AZOMITE takes several days to break down in the soil once it is applied and exposed to irrigation or rainfall.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n AZOMITE\u00ae Field Grade is moderately dusty and is available for easy soil application in a broadcast or drop spreader, or by hand, although the spread pattern will not be as even as that with granular due to the inconsistent particle size in the Field Grade product. Granular AZOMITE\u00ae can be applied by hand, or with spinner, tail-wager, or drop spreaders. Granular AZOMITE\u00ae takes several days to break down in the soil once it is applied and exposed to irrigation or rainfall.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div> Most conventional fertilizers contain mainly Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K), which are called macronutrients. Plants require macronutrients in large amounts. NPK are only three of the essential nutrients required by plants. When choosing a fertility program, growers often neglect trace minerals and focus primarily on NPK. For plants to complete their life cycle and produce at full potential, a wide range of trace minerals is necessary. AZOMITE\u00ae is a naturally-occurring source for nutrients that does not harm the environment and is OMRI-Listed for use in organic production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div> The “father of fertilizer”, Justus von Liebig, developed the “Law of the Minimum” which is important in understanding what AZOMITE\u00ae does. The Law states that plant growth is determined by the scarcest “limiting” nutrient; if even one of the many required nutrients is deficient, the plant will not grow and produce at its optimum. Conventional fertilizer programs focus on the macronutrients like Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). However, if one of the many essential trace elements is deficient in the soil, the plant will not perform at its optimum, affecting yield and immune function.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div> Yes, but it is very different from the few glacial rock dust products on the market. AZOMITE\u00ae is a mineralized, compacted volcanic ash in origin, which makes it volcanic rather than glacial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div> Want to learn how AZOMITE remineralization can dramatically improve your\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>soil, gardens, flowers and crops?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Contact us now.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]”Where<\/h4><\/div>
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