Additives for increasing water holding capacity of solid plant growth media
AssigneeLk Management Pty Ltd
InventorsKarl DUNBAR, Robert WALLACE
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Abstract
Described herein are synergetic preparations for enhancing the water holding capacities of solid plant growth medium, consisting of a) ground zeolite, and b) powdered hypocalcic Montmorillonite expanse clay, and optionally c) granular expansive clay. Wherein the ratio of zeolite to Montmorillonite is between 1 to 0.25 and 1 to 30, and the ratio of powdered hypocalcic Montmorillonite expanse clay in the total amount of expansive clay is between 2 and 100%. Further optionally including components which aid product attractiveness, extend soil water retention, and assist plant and soil microbe growth.
Claims51
A synergetic preparation for enhancing the water holding capacities of solid plant growth medium, the preparation comprising:
- a) ground zeolite;
- b) powdered hypocalcic Montmorillonite expansive clay, and optionally;
- c) granular non hypocalcic Montmorillonite expansive clay.
Modified plant growth media containing an additive comprising a synergetic preparation for enhancing the water holding capacities of solid plant growth medium, the preparation comprising:
- a) ground zeolite;
- b) powdered hypocalcic Montmorillonite expansive clay, and optionally;
- c) granular non hypocalcic Montmorillonite expansive clay.
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