Rocky Rock Dust
Rocky Rock Dust is a finely ground volcanic basalt containing a huge number of slow release micro-nutrients. Rock dust can be added to living soils and composts where microbial life can maximise the gentle release of these nutrients. Commercial organic growers have long since realised the benefits of applying volcanic rock dusts to their soils to improve nutrient uptake by plants.
Key benefits of Rocky Rock Dust
- Nutrient releases stay within reach of plant roots and are not rapidly leached.
- A slow release of over 50 nutrients and trace elements.
- Large applications can raise pH of acidic soils which improves mineral uptake by plants.
- Improves hydration of sandy soils
- Improves Cation Exchange Capacity of sandy soils.
- An excellent addition to compost bins.
- Improves soil physical conditions.
- Benefits earthworm populations.
- Improves paramagnetism.
- A perfect accompaniment to organic fertilisers.
- Potential to improve root systems.
- Potential to positively influence soil bacterial and fungi.
- Can be used safely on native plants.
- Improves plant cell strength; reducing pest and disease attack
Rocky Rock Dust Ingredients:
Certified organic slow release plant nutrients and trace element, which includes;• Phosphorus
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Nitrogen
• Sulphur
• Silicon
• Sodium
• Boron
• Iron
• Manganese
• Copper
• Zinc
• Molybdenum
• Cobalt
• Selenium
4kg Bucket
Rocky Rock Dust Application Rate:
Use 1 - 2 good handfuls per square metre (approx. 100 -200g) as a top dressing at 3 month intervals.
About The Green Life Soil Co.
The Green Life Soil Co is one of Perth's top producers of living soil mixes. Based on the edge of the Swan Valley, Linda and Paul Mitchener are passionate organic gardeners with Permaculture Design Certificates who have been developing their range of top quality, local soil mixes for more than 25 years. They are continually working with soil scientists to improve their soil mixes, some of which are organically certified. We love stocking their products because they are high quality, effective and made in Perth.