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| greensand and rock dust: important?
Greensand and rock dust both have many trace elements, lots of K for greensand (as seaweed or kelp, hence the green color from the ocean/sea). Worms and micro-organisms eat and break down the rock dust and greensand (along with the meals and manures), making the elements available for the plant. Use best in an organically amended soil mix. Greensand has good water retaining characteristics. They don't burn plants but there still is a dosage. Greensand and rock dust links: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Natura...and&id=1459231 http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/fo...ad.php?t=46488 General rock dust discussion: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...495429938.html Rockdust: which one? http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...151931113.html Greensand dosage and release rates: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...052537355.html Last edited by Corto Malteze; 02-20-2009 at 04:06 PM. |
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02-20-2009, 05:18 PM
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| On the road to find out.. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PNW
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| Re: greensand and rock dust: important?
For people living in the US, a rock dust product that has been branded 'Azomite' is available from a number of companies. The Azomite is a trademark for rock dust mined in Utah. It's then sold to companies who pack soil amendments and are required to continue to use the Azomite name specifically on their product. It's inexpensive and you can find sources at Remineralize.org HTH LD
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| Re: greensand and rock dust: important? Quote:
The SulPoMag (0-0-22) is available at the feed/farm store. It runs $27.00 per 50 lbs. but it's not an organic amendment as far as I know. There are organic 'K' amendments but this product is not one of those unless you know of a different source. HTH LumperDawgz
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