Q & A about Azomite

What types of plants is AZOMITE® effective on?

AZOMITE® tests have reported positive results in many plant species
including: wine grapes, table  grapes, sugarcane, potatoes, rice, watermelon,
 tomatoes, melons, cantaloupes, onion, garlic, papaya,  lemons,
oranges, cocoa, coffee, mango, oaks, pines, peaches, chilies, berries,
eggplant, tobacco,  ornamentals, wheat, corn and many others.
AZOMITE® is uniquely capable of nourishing most  plant life as
it provides the trace elements that the native soil is often lacking. 

 How is AZOMITE® different from fertilizer?

Most conventional fertilizers contain mainly Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P)
 and Potassium (K), which are called macronutrients. Plants require
 macronutrients in large amounts. NPK are only  three of the 
essential nutrients required by plants. When choosing a  fertility
 program, growers often neglect trace minerals and focus primarily  on NPK.
 For plants to complete their life cycle and produce at full potential,
a wide range of trace minerals is necessary; AZOMITE® contains
a wide range, from A to Z. AZOMITE® is a natural inorganic
 substance and does not harm  the environment. AZOMITE® is 100% natural
 and OMRI-listed for use in organic production.

If a farmer uses AZOMITE ®, can other fertilizers be reduced?

AZOMITE® supplies trace elements and some Potassium (K). and does
 not provide Nitrogen (N) or Phosphorus (P), therefore farmers
should not reduce any part of their fertility program that provides N or P.
Farmers can reduce other silicate-based fertilizers or micro-nutrient
 providers with AZOMITE® use but it is difficult to say how
much without a soil analysis. AZOMITE® use has shown increased yields
and improved disease resistance even in addition to a complete
 fertility program. Most farmers report  a more rapid rate of growth
 and increased yields within one harvest.

 Is the lead in AZOMITE® harmful?

No. The FDA and American Association of Feed Control Officials
establish strict guidelines for the amount of various natural contaminates
 that show up in all types of feed ingredients. At 6.2ppm,
 AZOMITE® falls well below the guidelines for allowed lead in natural feedstuffs.

 Is AZOMITE® a rock dust?

Yes, but it is very different from the few glacial rock dust products on the market.
AZOMITE® isa mineralized, compacted volcanic ash in origin and is volcanic
 rather than glacial.

 Is AZOMITE® organic?

AZOMITE® is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in
organic production.Many fertilizers receive chemical alterations or go through
 an intensive manufacturing process. AZOMITE® is simply mined,
crushed and sold and is 100% natural in the most basic sense.Chemically, the
 term "organic" means that the minerals are bound to a carbon atom.
 As the minerals inAZOMITE® are oxides, not bound to carbon,
they are technically considered "inorganic".

 How is AZOMITE® applied to the soil?

Micronized AZOMITE® is processed into a fine powder that is around
minus 200 mesh and is the most available to plants. As it is a very
dusty product, it must be applied by hand or mixed with compost.
A coarser product, AZOMITE® Slow-Release, is also available
for soil use. It is  moderately dusty  and more affordable than the
Granulated AZOMITE®. Lastly, Granulated AZOMITE® is available for
easy soil application in a broadcast spreader. As long as AZOMITE® is
 in the root zone, the plant will  benefit. Most farmers apply AZOMITE®
directly to the soil at planting. Water will ensure that the roots are able to
 reach the trace elements.

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