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Vermiculite (10 Litres)

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Vermiculite - Description

  • Vermiculite Additive for Compost
  • Growing Medium & Soil Conditioner
  • Volume: Approx. 10 Litres
  • Grade: Medium Grade (2mm - 8mm)
  • Brand: Dineen

Vermiculite - What is Vermiculite?

  • A Naturally Occurring Non Toxic Mineral - Heated to High Temperatures
  • It Creates a Lightweight Sterile, Laminated Surface
  • Aids CEC - Cation Exchange Capacity - Frees up Nutrients in Soil
  • Improves Water Retention
  • Improves Airflow
  • Improves Root Growth Capacity
  • Mineral: Alumino Silicate

Vermiculite - Uses

  • This product has hundreds of uses across many different industries
  • In horticulture it is used in the following ways
  • Soil-less Growing Media
    • Combined with peat, pine bark or coir to produce soil-less growing media
    • These growing mediums will allow faster root growth & quick anchorage of young roots
    • Vermiculite is used in growing media to retain air, retain nutrients & retain moisture
    • Use to promote CEC - Process of holding & releasing nutrients as plants requires them
    • Ideal for hydroponics
  • Seed Germination
    • On it's own
    • Or mixed with soil, coir, compost or peat
    • Less watering is required
    • Feed seedlings with a weak fertilizer solution once 1st true leaves appear
  • Storing Bulbs
    • Lift, clean & dry bulbs
    • Place vermiculite around them
    • Vermiculite prevents mildew & moisture building up while in storage
  • Soil Conditioner
    • Can improve heavy or sticky soils
      • Mix with soil 1:1
      • This will create air channels, allowing the soil mix to breathe
    • If soil is too sandy
      • Again mix 1:1 soil & vermiculite
      • This will allow the soil to hold water

Vermiculite - How to Use

  • As stated above, this has many applications
  • If growing hydroponically just use on it's own - without mixing with soil
  • If growing seedlings - mix with compost at ratio of 1:1

Vermiculite - Advantages

  • Endless uses
  • Easy to use
  • Improves soils physical & chemical condition
  • Improves soil aeration & drainage
  • Aids nutrient uptake
  • Frees up nutrients that have been 'locked' in the soil
  • Can be used as a mulch on pots & planters
  • Stable & long lasting
  • Can be easily stored
  • Odour free
Order received only a day after I ordered it so fast thanks , definitely recommend this place and will be back
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Shipping Options & Rates

FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

  • Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
    • Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
    • Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
    • Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
    • This services comes with email tracking
  • 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
    • Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
    • Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
    • This is a non-trackable service

MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)

  • Standard International Courier
    • Cost is €10
    • UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg

WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE

  • Standard International Courier
    • Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
    • Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries

Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries

  • Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
  • Delivery is to kerbside only
  • If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
  • Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
  • Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
  • It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
  • Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
  • Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)

International Delivery Prices & Times

  • Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
  • We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded

Terms

  • The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
  • All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
  • We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
  • * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
    • Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
  • ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
  • *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets