Soil Amendments
Soil amendments are materials intentionally added to the soil to improve or support plant growth.
Here are some common soil amendments and their uses:
Coconut Coir:
- Extracted from coconut husks.
- Soaks up water, improving water retention and nutrient availability.
- Best for sandy soil.
- Adds nutrients and improves soil density.
- Loosens dense soil and clumps together loose soil for better root growth.
- Suitable for any soil type lacking organic matter.
Vermiculite:
- Crushed mineral that looks like shiny flakes.
- Retains water and nutrients, promotes root growth.
- Ideal for sandy soil.
- Use well-decayed sawdust.
- Improves dense soils’ structure and aeration.
- Suitable for clay and compacted soil.
- Crushed volcanic material.
- Enhances soil aeration and drainage.
- Good for clay soil.
- Inexpensive option to improve soil structure.
- Makes dense soils more porous for better aeration and root growth.
If you need more specific recommendations or have any other questions, feel free to ask!
