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Diahydro - Diatomaceous Earth - Silica Rock - 40 litre sack

Manufacturer: JJS Resources
Availability: Out of stock

Price £31.99

Introducing Diahydro

Diahydro (Diatomaceous Earth) consists of the fossilised shells of algae (diatoms) that lived millions of years ago. Diahydro is produced from natural diatomaceous earth of a fresh-water source. Products containing saltwater diatomite can contain high levels of impurities which significantly reduce the positive characteristics of diatomaceous earth, by clogging the diatoms and reducing absorbency potential. Diatomite is extremely high in silica (84-97%), an essential component for the growth of plants and strengthening of cell walls.

Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth

No More Over Watering

Diatoms have an extremely porous structure and have a very large surface area, therefore they can absorb more than their own weight in water which is gradually released to plants. Place your plants in pure Diahydro diatomaceous earth with a water reservoir beneath. Through the amazing capilliary action exhibited by this nutrient rich medium, water is drawn up and distributed as evenly as needed.

Optimal Thermal Conditions

Diahydro ensures a constant temperature at the root level of your plants due to its insulating properties. Evaporation of water through the top will cool the plants whilst the natural white colour of Diahydro will reflect sunlight.

Diahydro Protects Your Plants

As Diahydro is an inert mineral medium it is sterile and free from disease and seeds. A very important benefit of diatomaceous earth is that it has the unique property of killing insects and parasites, as the sharp edges of the diatoms puncture insect exoskeletons. No insect will crawl over diatomaceous earth.

• 100% natural
• High silica content (87–94%)
• Super absorbency—150% of own weight in water
• Optimal thermal conditioning at the root level
• Protection from crawling insects
• Chemically inert
• pH neutral (6–7)
• Does not agglomerate due to multi-faceted structure
• High cation-anion exchange (CEC) of 42