Wollastonite - Calcium Silicate
Wollastonite is a naturally occurring mineral that can improve soil fertility and plant health in gardens. It's a source of calcium and silicon, which are essential nutrients for plants.
Soil amendment with wollastonite promoted enhanced plant growth: beans showed a 177% greater dry biomass weight and corn showed a 59% greater plant height and a 90% greater dry biomass weight.
Wollastonite is a naturally occurring mineral that can improve soil fertility and plant health in gardens. It's a source of calcium and silicon, which are essential nutrients for plants.
Soil amendment with wollastonite promoted enhanced plant growth: beans showed a 177% greater dry biomass weight and corn showed a 59% greater plant height and a 90% greater dry biomass weight.
Wollastonite is a naturally occurring mineral that can improve soil fertility and plant health in gardens. It's a source of calcium and silicon, which are essential nutrients for plants.
Soil amendment with wollastonite promoted enhanced plant growth: beans showed a 177% greater dry biomass weight and corn showed a 59% greater plant height and a 90% greater dry biomass weight.
Benefits of using wollastonite in gardens
Improves soil pH
Wollastonite's alkaline properties can neutralize acidic soils, which can limit plant growth.
Increases plant resistance
Wollastonite can help plants resist pests, diseases, drought, and environmental extremes.
Enhances plant growth
Wollastonite can improve the color, yield, and flavor of plants.
Reduces need for chemical fertilizers
Wollastonite can reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and lime, which can be more environmentally friendly.
Stores carbon
When wollastonite weathers in soil, it can form carbonate minerals that store carbon for thousands of years.
How wollastonite works
Releases calcium and silicon
When wollastonite weathers in soil, it releases calcium and silicon, which are essential for plant growth.
Strengthens cell walls
Silicon in wollastonite strengthens cell walls, which can help plants resist pests, disease, and environmental extremes.
Improves soil structure
Wollastonite can improve soil structure, which can help plants grow and be more resilient.
