{"product_id":"agroperlite-5l-biocolor","title":"AGROPERLITE 5L BIOCOLOR","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAgroperlite for fertilization - What is it and how is it used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Agroperlite is white in color, looks strikingly similar to Styrofoam, and is sometimes used as a substitute for it in home insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e In gardening, agroperlite is used as a mixture for some fertilizers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The little white balls you see in most starter mix packages are actually agroperlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It is used for its two main qualities – to retain moisture and nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Its beneficial properties come precisely from the way it is extracted - when heated, it increases in size up to 16 times, similar to popcorn, and pores appear on its surface, which retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Once expanded, agroperlite becomes extremely light, which is why there is a risk of it being washed away by water or blown away by the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e First of all, agroperlite has the property of removing excess groundwater and retaining a very small amount of moisture, sufficient for the plant's needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e This way it won't get sick from excessive watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Secondly, agroperlite provides oxygen to the plant and the beneficial microorganisms that live in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Since it comes from volcanic rock, it is heavier than soil, preventing it from becoming a lump that is impermeable to water or air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Make your own fertilizer mix - you need equal parts agroperlite, peat moss (sphagnum), and organic fertilizer (compost).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The mixture is suitable for seedlings and potted plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You can only use agroperlite and peat one to one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e When planting, fill the pot or container you have chosen with three-quarters of the mixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Place the seeds, cover them with starter fertilizer and press lightly on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Биоцвет","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51492103618897,"sku":"DGT0185359","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/8486\/5826\/files\/agroperlite-5l-biocolor-torove-torove-pocvi-i-trevni-690.webp?v=1768077657","url":"https:\/\/dragtek.ro\/products\/agroperlite-5l-biocolor","provider":"Dragtek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}