Varsha’s soil amendment products not only help improve soil structure but also supply vital plant nutrients leading to improved plant growth.
Cultivation of Vegetables & flowers under controlled conditions, are done in soilless media. The Major soilless media like, Perlite, Vermiculite, Zeolite, Pumice Stone etc. are all of volcanic origin.
There are others like coco peat, Rockwool, Rice husk etc. also this mineral media are used for soil amendments.
ECA/LECA/CLAY BALLS
Varsha Leca Agrigates are made from selected clay material. These are made in special furnaces. The process of making VARSHA LECA imparts the special properties like light weight, inert, sterile etc. These aggregates are very stable in their structure & properties.
- The General properties are:
- Particle Size- 2 to 8MM Crushed, 2 to 8MM, 8 to 15MM & 15 to 30MM.
- Bulk Densit- 250 ± 10Kg /M³
- Colour- Darkish Brown
- Has good thermal insulation due to entrapped air.
- Creates aeration in soil and in soilless mixes.
- Uses:
- For making soilless mixes with cocopeat, peat & others.
- As AGGRIGATE in Hydroponics.
- Used as mulch in potted plants.
- Can be used as light weight aggregate in light weight concrete.
- The entrapped air & light weight impart high insulation and fire rating properties in concrete.
- Available in standard easy to carry bags of 5 litres & 100 litres.
HORTI GR EXFOLIATED VERMICULITE
Vermiculite (Agriculture & Horticulture Grade) is a member of the phyllosilicate group of minerals, resembling mica in appearance. Which has the remarkable ability to expand to many times its original volume when heated. A property known as exfoliation.Physical Properties
Colour: Golden brown
Bulk density: 120 – 130 kgs per cubic/ Meter.
Size grading: 1 to 4mm
PH: 7
Usage
- Propagation media
- Tissue culture purpose
- Seed covering purpose
- Soil amendment purpose
HORTICULTURE GRADE PERLITE
Perlite is an alumino-silicate of volcanic origin, which when crushed and heated rapidly expands to form a white lightweight stable aggregate, possessing a closed cellular structure. Water is retained only on the aggregate surface and in pore spaces between aggregates - the result is a well-drained lightweight media, easy to handle and transport. The aggregates have good structural integrity and do not break down when utilized as a propagating media or in planting mixes, developing a near-ideal structural condition in growing and propagating media.Typical Technical Analysis:
- SiO2: 75.98%
- AIO3: 13.99%
- Na2: 38%
- K2O: 02.64%
- CaO: 01.20%
- Fe2O3: 01.02%
- MgO: 00.20%
- Bulk Density: 80/kg per M³
- Particle Size: 3 to 6mm
- pH: Neutral
- Reaction with Acid/Alkanet: Nil
- Horticulture
- Floriculture
- Media for Orchids cultivation
- Better aeration and drainage.
ORGANIC BONE MEAL
General Usage:
This is used to enhance the phosphorous content in the soil. This will help in better rooting & will assist flowering. This will also reduce the pH of the soil.For General Gardening:
Use about 100 to 150 gm per kg of garden soil. Do not give this around the stem. Advisable to use about 50mm at the rim of the pot & about 50mm below the soil.Technical Details:
- N: 3%
- P: 13%
- K: 0.20%
ORGANIC VERMICOMPOST
Technical Details· N – 0.76%· P – 0.12%· K- 0.22%Standard Packing- In 5Kg, 10Kg & 25kgProduct Brochure
PUMICE STONE
Pumice Stone is a naturally occurring aggregate for soil conditioning and aggregate for hydroponics, also used for potting mix.
- An excellent adsorbent with a negative charge. This helps in holding the positive ions. This will prevent the leaching of Nutrients.
- Light weight (650 kg/m3) therefore helps in the Aeration of heavy soils and, at the same time helps in retaining moisture in sand-based greens.
- Reduces usage of Fertilizers and manures by more than 50%.
- Prevents the leaching of Fertilizers and chemicals thus preventing the flow of chemicals to underground water sources & streams. Therefore extremely eco-friendly.
- Does not react with chemicals therefore very stable and lasts for a long time (at least 20 years)
- Very easy to apply, and can be broadcast or incorporated with the green sand at the time of construction.
- Economical because only about 1-2 kg/m2 is required.
- Gives excellent results in potting mixes turf fields and substrates.
- Available in different particle sizes. (2 to 10mm & 16 to 40mm) Packing: Packed in 50Ltrs HDPE Woven bags.
ZEOLITE MINERAL
Advantages of Using Zeolite in Horticulture
- An excellent adsorbent with a negative charge. This helps in holding the positive ions. This will prevent the leaching of Nutrients.
- Light weight (650 kg/m3) therefore helps in the Aeration of heavy soils and, at the same time helps in retaining moisture in sand-based greens.
- Reduces usage of Fertilizers and manures by more than 50%.
- Prevents the leaching of Fertilizers and chemicals thus preventing the flow of chemicals to underground water sources & streams. Therefore extremely eco-friendly.
- Does not react with chemicals therefore very stable and lasts for a long time (at least 20 years)
- Very easy to apply, and can be broadcast or incorporated with the green sand at the time of construction.
- Economical because only about 1-2 kg/m2 is required.
- Gives excellent results in potting mixes turf fields and substrates.
- Available Particle Size: 0 to 4mm
- Standard Packing: 50Kgs HDPE woven Bags.