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The diminishing quality of our soil has a direct impact on the quality of the food we consume today. For edibles, this lack of minerals translates to lower nutrient-density and sugar content levels in their production.
Valuable minerals have been significantly depleted in most soils over the years due to over-farming, erosion and other factors. Today's soils contain no more than 16-20 minerals on average compared to 80-100 millions of years ago.
When to Apply
Andesite Mineral Complex can be applied any time throughout the year or growing cycle. Andesite cannot be over-applied and will not harm or burn plants or vegetation
Recommended Applications Seed Starts – Mix 1/8 cup Andesite per gallon of seed start planting mix.
Transplants – Apply 1-2 teaspoons Andesite per 4 inches of pot width/diameter of plant to be transplanted directly to the base of hole prior to transplanting edibles, flowers, trees, shrubs or other plants.
Edible Gardens & Raised Beds – Apply 25 – 40lbs Andesite per 1000 sq. ft. Work into top 1 – 2 inches of soil pre/post season or top dress around established plants.
Decorative Gardens, Lawns, Turfs & Sod – Apply 25 – 30lbs Andesite per 1000 sq. ft. to lawns and decorative garden beds. If aerating, apply immediately after aeration or prior to laying new sod.
Houseplants – Top dress 1-2 teaspoons Andesite per 4 inches of pot width/diameter. Gently work into top ½ - 1 inch of soil.
Fruit Trees – Top dress area between trunk and drip line of tree crown at a rate of 1lb Andesite per inch of tree trunk caliper.
Topsoil Blending – Mix 30-40lbs Andesite per cubic yard of soil.
Compost – Add 1-2 tablespoons of Andesite per gallon of compost.
Vermicomposting – Mix 1-2 tablespoons of Andesite per gallon of bedding material and/or finished castings.
Aquaponics – Andesite can be combined with other growing media (soil-based or inert) in floating raft systems, ebb and drain systems and others. Andesite will not harm fish or other aquatic life.
Hydroponics – Andesite can be combined with other growing media in a variety of applications.
Grass-Fed Beef, Dairy and Other Livestock – Apply ½ ton Andesite per acre.
