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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>

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”What<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]AZOMITE\u00ae\u00a0is a natural mineral substance which is mined directly from its Utah desert source. OMRI-Listed for organic production, AZOMITE\u00ae can be used as an agricultural fertilizer and\/or soil amendment product, It is easy and safe to use and good for the environment.<\/p>\n

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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>

”Where<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]AZOMITE\u00ae is mined from an ancient volcanic ash deposit in central Utah, USA. Scientists believe that the unique chemical make-up of AZOMITE\u00ae was created when an ancient volcano erupted and the ash settled into a seabed.<\/p>\n

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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>

”What<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]According to research and customer reports, plants grown with AZOMITE\u00ae produce more and larger fruits and vegetables per plant that are better tasting \u00a0\u2014 with evidence of improved nutritional benefits. AZOMITE\u00ae has shown these positive results in a wide variety of plants in both field and laboratory.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”What<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]AZOMITE\u00ae (pronounced \u0101-z\u014d-mite) is an acronym created and registered as a trademark by its founder, Rollin Anderson, for the”A to Z Of Minerals Including Trace Elements”.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”What<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]AZOMITE\u00ae is available in three forms: Micronized, Field Grade, and Granulated.<\/p>\n

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>

”Will<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]AZOMITE\u00ae Mineral Products has documented numerous University, fertilizer company, AZOMITE\u00ae Distributor, and farmer field test research results. These show positive results on a variety of soils and plants all over the world. The pH of AZOMITE\u00ae itself is alkaline, however adding AZOMITE\u00ae does not seem to raise the pH of the soil or soil-water, so it can be used on any pH soil or soil type.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”How<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]Micronized AZOMITE\u00ae is a fine powder (around minus 200 mesh) and since it is a dusty product, must be applied by machinery that applies products like dry lime, hand applied, or mixed with compost or other similar soil treatments for application.<\/p>\n

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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>

”What<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]AZOMITE\u00ae tests have reported positive results in many plant species including: wine grapes, table grapes, sugarcane, potatoes, rice, watermelon, tomatoes, melons, cantaloupes, onion, garlic, papaya, lemons, oranges, cocoa, coffee, mango, oaks, pines, peaches, chilies, berries, eggplant, tobacco, ornamentals, wheat, corn and many others. AZOMITE\u00ae is uniquely capable of nourishing most plant life as it provides nutrients that the native soil is often lacking.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”Aren’t<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]The world’s cropland has been under cultivation for many decades and each crop cycle removes trace minerals from the soil or the elements are lost through erosion and pesticide use. Since most fertilizer programs only replace Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K), crops become deficient when the soil has been depleted of its trace elements.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”How<\/h4><\/div>
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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

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”What<\/h4><\/div>
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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

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”If<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]AZOMITE\u00ae supplies secondary elements (Ca and Mg) and Potassium (K), and does not provide Nitrogen (N) or Phosphorus (P), therefore farmers should not reduce any part of their fertility program that provides N or P. AZOMITE\u00ae use has shown increased yields and improved soil and plant performance when added to a complete fertility program. Most farmers report a more rapid rate of growth, increased yields and quality within one harvest.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”Can<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]No. AZOMITE\u00ae is 100% naturally-derived and completely free from fillers. It\u00a0is not chemically altered and its natural,\u00a0nontoxic composition will not harm plants\u00a0or\u00a0the environment.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”Is<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]AZOMITE\u00ae Micronized Trace Minerals, AZOMITE\u00ae Granulated Trace Mineral and AZOMITE\u00ae Micronized Feed Ingredient are listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production. Many fertilizers receive chemical alterations or go through an intensive manufacturing process. AZOMITE\u00ae is simply mined, crushed and sold and is 100% natural in the most basic sense. Chemically, the term “organic” means that the minerals are bound to a carbon atom. As the minerals in AZOMITE\u00ae are oxides, not bound to carbon, they are technically considered “inorganic”.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”Is<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]No, Bentonite is an absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate. AZOMITE\u00ae is a Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate (HSCAS), and does not swell.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”Is<\/h4><\/div>
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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

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”Does<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]Far less than those found in a typical soil sample. Chemically, AZOMITE\u00ae is a hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS), which carries a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\u00a0 \u201cGenerally Recognized as Safe\u201d (GRAS) classification. In addition AZOMITE\u00ae is listed for certified organic agriculture use by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI). AZOMITE\u00ae is a natural product from the Earth, which has not been chemically altered and cannot harm the environment.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”Is<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]No.\u00a0AZOMITE\u00ae is not radioactive<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0and does not have the capacity to emit alpha particles, which can harm humans or animals. The findings of a\u00a0gross alpha\/beta test report<\/a>\u00a0prepared by the ALS Environmental Laboratory Group of Fort Collins, Colorado, reveal that the alpha radiation values present in AZOMITE\u00ae are lower than those from a sample taken from the ALS parking lot. Beta emission is actually consistent with the potassium in AZOMITE\u00ae. AZOMITE’s alpha number, averaged from 6 samples, gave a value of 5.8 pCi\/g. A value greater than 20 pCi\/g is required to even warrant documentation.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”What<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) refers to the capacity of exchange between a cation (a positively charged ion) in solution, in the soil, and another cation on the surface of any negatively charged material such as AZOMITE\u00ae. CEC is a measure of soil fertility, nutrient retention capacity and the capacity to protect groundwater from cation contamination. AZOMITE’s typical CEC range is 25 – 30 meq\/100 g.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

”Is<\/h4><\/div>
[vc_column_text]We do not market AZOMITE\u00ae for human consumption.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”blog_sidebar”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”1435″ skewed_section=”section-skewed”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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

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