{"product_id":"wermikulit-ogrodniczy-4l-biovita","title":"Horticultural vermiculite 4L BIOVITA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eMineral sponge for sowing and growing media.\u003c\/strong\u003e Agro horticultural vermiculite is a natural volcanic mineral that, when expanded at high temperatures, turns into lightweight, golden flakes with exceptional absorbency. It retains water and nutrients while aerating the growing medium - making it a favourite addition for sowing seeds and rooting cuttings. Approved for use in organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eIn brief\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 l\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e expanded volcanic mineral, BIO product\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% vermiculite, no additives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIntended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e sowing seeds, rooting cuttings, adding to organic growing media and soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e applied to the soil as a growing-medium additive and for covering seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e stores water and nutrients, aerates the medium, improves rooting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 l is enough for approx. 15–25 l of mix or to cover several seed trays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e approved for use in organic farming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this product stand out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVermiculite is made from a layered mineral that “blooms” under the influence of high temperatures - it separates like an accordion and increases in volume many times over. These layers hold several times more water than the mineral itself weighs, and nutrient ions are retained along with the water, later being gradually released to the roots. As a result, the growing medium dries out more slowly, fertilisers are not washed out as quickly, and seedlings maintain even moisture without the risk of waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with perlite, vermiculite stores more water and is softer, making it the better choice for sowing and cuttings, while perlite is better where aeration is the main priority. BIOVITA offers it in a convenient 4-litre pack - exactly what is needed for a spring seedling-growing season at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eHow to use it step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e vermiculite is ready to use - it does not require rinsing or soaking. If you mix it with dry growing medium, do so in a bowl or bag so that the lightweight flakes do not blow away and are distributed evenly through the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eAdding to the growing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e add approx. 10–30% vermiculite by volume to seed-starting soil or a seedling growing medium (e.g. 0.5–1.5 l per 5 l of soil) and mix thoroughly. For rooting cuttings, you can use pure vermiculite or a 1:1 mixture with perlite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCovering seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e cover seeds sown in moist growing medium with a thin (2–5 mm) layer of vermiculite. It keeps moisture around the seeds, allows light to reach light-germinating seeds and limits mould growth on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing, moisten the surface with a spray bottle and water moderately - vermiculite retains water by itself, so it is easy to overdo it. The growing medium should be moist, not wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgro vermiculite is the foundation of \u003cstrong\u003ehome seed sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e - for both vegetables and herbs, as well as demanding exotic species that take a long time to germinate and need constant moisture. It works well as a \u003cstrong\u003egrowing medium for rooting cuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong\u003eaddition to potting soil\u003c\/strong\u003e (for better retention of water and nutrients from fertilisers), and in \u003cstrong\u003eorganic growing media\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as mixes with coconut fibre. The manufacturer recommends it for application to the soil and for sowing seeds, in amateur and professional cultivation. Together with perlite and coconut fibre, it creates a lightweight, sterile seed-starting mix for exotic seeds from the mr.seed range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003ePlace seeds that take weeks to germinate (palms, citrus plants and many tropical plants) in a sealable bag with a handful of slightly moist vermiculite and keep it warm. The “baggie” method with vermiculite provides constant moisture without mould, and germinated seeds are easy to remove and transplant into pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eAgro horticultural vermiculite\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e4 l\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eloose expanded mineral (flakes)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e100% vermiculite\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eIntended use\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esowing seeds, rooting cuttings, adding to growing media\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eDosage\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eapprox. 10–30% of the growing medium by volume; covering seeds 2–5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eapprox. 15–25 l of ready mix\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eOrganic farming\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eapproved for use in organic farming\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e4 l plastic bag\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBIOVITA Sp. z o.o.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eEAN code\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5907813164873\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWholesale purchase - full pallet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you run a shop, nursery or plant production business? 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