Why Basalt Rock Dust?

• Natural Release of Elements: Provides a slow, natural release of essential elements and trace minerals , ensuring a steady nutrient supply to your plants.
• Boosted Nutrient Intake: Enhances the nutrient intake of plants , leading to healthier growth and more robust yields .
• Higher Brix Reading: Results in crops with a higher sugar content , indicating better quality and flavor .
• pH Regulation: Rebalances soil pH , creating an optimal environment for plant growth.
• Microbial and Earthworm Boost: Increases the growth of beneficial microorganisms and earthworm activity , vital for soil health.
• Humus Complex Formation: Builds the humus complex , the organic component of soil, which improves soil structure and fertility.
• Erosion Prevention: Helps in preventing soil erosion , preserving the topsoil layer essential for plant growth.
• Enhanced Soil Storage: Increases the water and nutrient storage capacity of the soil, benefiting plants during dry spells .
• Natural Pest Resistance: Increases resistance to insects , disease , frost , and drought , reducing the need for chemical interventions.
• Nutritious Crops: Produces crops that are more nutritious , benefiting both the environment and consumers.
• Flavor Enhancement: Enhances the flavor in crops , making them tastier.
• Eco-Friendly: Decreases dependence on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides , promoting sustainable agriculture .

1. Composting with Rock Dust: Combine rock dust with organic materials in compost to speed up the composting process and remineralize soils. Add 2-20 lbs of rock dust per cubic yard of compost.
2. Soil Acidity Regulation: If the soil is acidic, combine rock dust with agricultural limestone to neutralize the soil's pH .
3. Direct Application: Rock dust can be spread by hand , rototilled, disked in, or applied with a manure or fertilizer spreader. It can also be incorporated into potting soil mixtures or added directly to compost.
4. Quantity: Depending on your soil quality, apply 1-10 tons per acre. The finer the rock dust, the less you need. An application of 3 tons per acre could last a few years, while 10 tons per acre could last many years.