Agroperlite 1 L

Agroperlite Plant Drainage

Agroperlite, a product in the form of heat-treated loose granules, is used as drainage for potted plants, seedlings, and for soil amendment. This product retains moisture well and gradually releases it to the plants, reducing the frequency of watering by 50% and ensuring full growth and development of the plant root system.Agroperlite is a volcanic glass processed using a special technology; its composition includes chemical elements that improve soil quality: silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, potassium oxide, sodium oxide, iron oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, and water. This product has long been very popular in gardening. The product is characterized by high water-holding capacity; the volume of liquid it absorbs can be four times its own, while it gradually releases water to the soil, ensuring the plant does not suffer from excess moisture. It is used to loosen the soil and improve its moisture and air exchange.This product is effectively used for seedlings of peppers, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, celery, eggplants, raspberries, and currants; as well as for potted flowers such as azaleas, hydrangeas, orchids, petunias, roses, and violets. There are various ways to use Agroperelite: for seed germination and rooting cuttings, growing seedlings, as drainage for houseplants, creating mulch for plants, as a soil conditioner, and for storing vegetables and fruits.

Advantages of the volcanic-origin product Agroperlite 

• The product contains no plant pathogens or weed seeds thanks to heat treatment
• The product provides the soil with sufficient oxygen levels
• This product prevents root rot in plants
• The drainage material does not become soggy or compacted during use
• Agroperlite helps reflect ultraviolet rays
• This product is environmentally friendly; it contains no heavy metals or toxins
• Thanks to Agroperlite’s properties, the substrate becomes light, loose, and quickly absorbs air and moisture
• The product stimulates root system growth and protects it from overcooling and overheating
• The product has high moisture capacity while controlling the influx of excess moisture into the soil
• Agroperlite is a biologically stable substance: it does not decompose, does not rot, and is not eaten by rodents or insects

Instructions, method of application, composition, and application features

Composition: silicon dioxide SiO2 (65–75%), aluminum oxide Al2O3 (10–16%), potassium oxide K2O (up to 5%), sodium oxide Na2O (up to 4%), iron oxide Fe2O3 (up to 3%), magnesium oxide MgO (up to 1%), calcium oxide CaO (up to 2%), water H2O (2-6%)

Using perlite for seeds and cuttings:

For germination in a moist environment. Seeds are soaked in perlite when it is necessary for the soil to remain moist for as long as possible. For germination of light-sensitive seeds. Species that are not recommended to be covered with soil can be sprinkled with a thin layer of perlite, as it allows sunlight to pass through in small quantities. Cuttings of azaleas, hydrangeas, grapes, and other varieties of finicky plants that require moderate and constant moisture root best in agroperlite.

Using Agroperlite for Seedlings:

To improve seedling quality and reduce the risk of fungal diseases, it is recommended to add some agroperlite to the soil:

• For peppers, cabbage, tomatoes, and eggplants, prepare a mixture of soil (topsoil or leaf mold), compost, and perlite in a 1:1:1 ratio;
• When growing onions and celery, prepare a mixture of compost, perlite, and topsoil in a 1:1:2 ratio.

 Agroperlite as drainage for houseplants:

To create a drainage layer, pour 3–4 cm of agroperlite into the bottom of the pot. The material should be evenly distributed. A suitable growing medium is then poured over the perlite, into which the plant will be planted. Thanks to this method, excess moisture will drain easily, and the plant will thrive.

Using perlite as mulch

Perlite is very convenient to use as mulch. It helps prevent the formation of a hard crust on the soil and significantly reduces the rate of moisture evaporation. Agricultural perlite should be spread evenly over the soil surface around the plant, leaving a small circle directly beneath the plant. It is precisely in this empty area that watering should be carried out in the future. The layer of perlite should not be too thick—between 0.5 and 2 cm.

Using perlite as a soil conditioner:

To make the soil around the root system of ornamental plants looser, mix it with some perlite. To do this, take 80% of the growing medium in which the plant will grow and 20% agricultural perlite. If it’s a garden plant, dig a hole and remove any excess soil from it. Mix the soil and perlite thoroughly so the material is evenly distributed. Then fill the hole with the resulting mixture and plant the plant. It’s even easier with houseplants. Simply take the required amount of substrate, mix it with perlite, and fill the pot. The maximum amount of agricultural perlite for both garden and houseplants should not exceed 1/3 of the soil volume.

Using perlite for storing produce:

Perlite helps preserve harvests of berries, vegetables, and fruits, as well as plant bulbs, protecting them from temperature fluctuations, humidity, and fungal diseases (such as mold and rot). Perlite effectively absorbs gases produced during respiration. The harvest and plant bulbs should be arranged in boxes in layers so that they do not touch each other, with a layer of perlite up to 5 cm thick.