Soil Amendment | KMI Zeolite

All-natural Clinoptilolite Zeolite is an abundant resource and powerful soil amendment that can absorb and retain water longer, adsorb and retain nutrients on the micro level and allow oxygen to penetrate through to the root zone. Zeolite is natures’ mineral sponge. It is used often as a catalyst for many applications, including agriculture, farming, composting, fertilizing and aerating both sand and clay based soils.

THE MAJOR BENEFITS OF ZEOLITE IN SOIL TREATMENT PRODUCTS

Moisture Rentention
KMI Zeolite is highly sorbent and has an extremely high surface area of 40m2/g. This means it can store moisture while at the same time preventing mildew and anaerobic activity.

Cation Exchange
KMI Zeolite has a high cation exchange capacity which helps to buffer the soil and increase retention of nutrients such as K, NH4, Ca, and Mg.

Anti-Compaction
Improve drainage, infiltration of moisture and availability of nutrients at the root level.

Immobilize Toxins
Trap toxins and heavy metals, adsorbing these specific cations permanently into the negatively charged spaces of the KMI Zeolite molecular structure.

Zeolite can retain up to 60% of its weight in moisture

The unique attributes of this natural resource acts like a powerful mineral sponge, it is dense yet highly porous with a molecular sieve structure. Water is absorbed, drawn in, and collected by the tiny zeolite granules, once blended into soil it creates space for root aeration. Since the molecule is of a negative molecular charge and pH neutralizing it holds moisture longer than soil, clay, sand perlite, coco-coir, etc. while also buffering the soil and deterring root-rot.

Retain nutrients longer by ‘intelligently’ fertilizing with zeolite

In agriculture, horticulture and farming zeolite is used widely as a slow-release carrier of fertilizers and as a soil buffering and aerating agent. Zeolite’s unique characteristics allow it to adsorb macro and micro nutrients, with a porosity size ranging from 4 – 7 angstroms. More specifically the natural variety of zeolite clinoptilolite has a particular nutrient release curve that enables the mineral to adsorb nutrients and hold on to them well enough to withstand leaching by way of water runoff, but at the same time lightly enough that the plant roots can draw the nutrients back out.

Allow oxygen to flow through soil and into the root zone

Zeolite’s unique crystalline lattice structure contains millions of pores and channels allowing oxygen to flow in and out of the mineral while also trapping and storing the oxygen. Zeolite improves the availability of oxygen to the roots and the aeration of the soil in general helping to prevent anaerobic bacteria, stagnation and root-rot.

Keep fertilizers in the soil longer and reduce leaching

While nitrogen stimulates plant growth, it contributes to water pollution; up to 70 percent of nitrogen contained in fertilizers is lost to the environment. Zeolite is an all natural product that improves fertilizer quality and productivity while witholding toxins from the environment.

Soil Amendment and Additive	– Moderates the nitrification of ammonia (NH3) – Increases the germination speed of grasses and grains – Reduces run-off of ammonia (NH3) and nitrate (NO3) into ground water – Enhances soil texture – Controls nutrient assets by inhibiting release rates – Prevents leaching or vaporization of essential plant nutrients – High water retention capabilities reduce the amount of irrigation water required each season – High surface area and porosity prevents soil compaction – Improves the aeration of deep root systems – Prevents the accumulation of sodium (Na) in soil – Safe and non-toxic for humans or animals – 100% natural and highly suited for use in organic fertilizers – Ideal for use in public areas including sports fields and parks – Ideal for use with high value crops such as vegetables, fruits, potatoes and alfalfa
Golf Courses	– Increases grass shoot growth rates – Speeds the establishment rate of grasses – Promotes strong root development – High water retention promotes grass growth during times of limited water availability – Reduces nitrogen (N) leaching – Promotes nitrogen (N) recovery in golf course sands – Balances the pH levels of soils – Prevents root burning by moderating the release of ammonia in the soil – Natural green color blends with grass on greens, fairways and driving ranges
Gardening	– Increases seed germination rates – Increases the speed of sprout emergence – Promotes root growth and mass – Reduces the leaching and evaporation of essential plant nutrients like ammonia (NH3), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) – Holds moisture and nutrients in the root zone – Promotes aeration by preventing soil compaction – High nutrient retention capabilities reduce the number of fertilizer treatments required each season – Reduces odors caused by various fertilizers and manure – Controlled release of ammonia (NH3) prevents root burn – 100% natural and highly suited to organic gardening
Composting	– Large surface area provides a platform for microbiological activity – Filters excess amounts of sodium (Na) and heavy metals – Prevents leaching of nitrogen (N) and phosphate (PO43-) into ground water – Prevents ammonia (NH3) losses resulting from vaporization – Retains nitrogen (N) for nutrient release at plant root systems – Reduces odors caused by ammonia (NH3) and biodegradable materials
Hydroponics	– High buffering abilities against changes in pH levels – Increases plant and crop growth rates – Reduces blossom-end rot – Controlled release of water and essential nutrients like potassium (K) and ammonia (NH3) – Improves crop yields and fruit quality – Buffering agent against heavy metal cations dissolved in hydroponic solutions – Prevents the onset of salt stress

Aquaculture	– Removes excess amounts of ammonia (NH3) and phosphorus (P) from recirculating water – Restricts the growth of algal blooms – Increases dissolved oxygen (DO) content – Stabilizes pH levels of aqueous environments – Absorbs contaminants such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) – Restricts the growth of harmful bacteria and blue-green weeds – Provides an environment for the cultivation of beneficial bacterial populations – Saturated zeolite chips used in fresh water farming can be reused as slow-release fertilizers

THE MAJOR BENEFITS OF ZEOLITE IN SOIL TREATMENT PRODUCTS

Zeolite can retain up to 60% of its weight in moisture

Retain nutrients longer by ‘intelligently’ fertilizing with zeolite

Allow oxygen to flow through soil and into the root zone

Keep fertilizers in the soil longer and reduce leaching

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