Permanent Soil Conditioner for Nutrient Retention & Water Efficiency
VolcaMin isn’t just another soil additive; it’s a permanent soil upgrade. Think of it as a fertiliser battery: it charges up by storing valuable nutrients when they’re available, then releases them slowly as plants need them. The result? Healthier soil, stronger plants, and better fertiliser efficiency, season after season. Its highly porous, crystalline structure holds water and nutrients in the root zone, improves soil structure, and prevents leaching, especially valuable in sandy soils, high-rainfall areas, and under drip irrigation.
Lawns (Buffalo, Couch, Kikuyu & More)
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Farms & Larger Properties
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Improved Nutrient Uptake: |
VolcaMin enhances the availability of essential nutrients, including nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and trace elements. Key results include:
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Water and Nutrient Retention: |
VolcaMin's porous structure acts as a natural wetting agent, improving water infiltration and capillary distribution. Benefits include:
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Improved Fertiliser Efficiency: |
VolcaMin enhances fertiliser efficiency by boosting nutrient uptake and reducing waste. Examples:
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Phosphorus Extraction: |
VolcaMin releases locked-up phosphorus by breaking the bond between calcium and phosphorus, making it more available to plants. Particularly beneficial in:
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Enhanced Soil Structure: |
VolcaMin improves soil structure by increasing porosity, aeration, and cation exchange capacity (CEC). Benefits include:
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Long-Term Soil Amendment: |
VolcaMin is a permanent soil conditioner that does not break down or get consumed by microbes. This provides:
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Environmental Impact Reduction: |
By preventing nutrient runoff into streams and rivers, VolcaMin supports sustainable farming practices and environmental conservation. |
VolcaMin’s power comes from clinoptilolite zeolite, a natural mineral with an exceptionally high cation exchange capacity (CEC).
Its negatively charged crystal lattice attracts and stores positively charged nutrient ions like ammonium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, holding them in the root zone until plants need them.
VolcaMin is a powerful tool for enhancing soil health and improving plant performance, offering a range of benefits that span across various crops, including tomatoes, lettuce, and grass. Its unique properties, such as high cation exchange capacity, water retention, and ability to attract and hold key nutrients like ammonium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, make it an excellent addition to any agricultural or horticultural program.
e Studies and Trials:VolcaMin offers a comprehensive solution for improving soil health, optimising nutrient uptake, and enhancing crop yields. It is an invaluable tool for sustainable farming practices, particularly in areas with poor soils or high rainfall, helping to reduce environmental impact while boosting agricultural productivity. For a deeper dive into the case studies and detailed results from trials using VolcaMin, be sure to explore our blog. We've compiled extensive information on how VolcaMin has improved crop performance, from enhanced nutrient uptake to increased yields in various agricultural settings. Whether you're interested in how VolcaMin benefits tomatoes, mangoes, or other crops, the full case studies are available for you to read. Visit the blog to learn more about the science and success stories behind this powerful soil and plant enhancer.
Technical Highlights
VolcaMin is an eco-friendly, multipurpose product perfect for household, gardening, and water management needs. Whether it’s cleaning up spills, enhancing soil health, controlling odours, or treating water, VolcaMin delivers outstanding results while being sustainable and cost-effective.
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| For Your BBQ | Absorbs fat and oil in grease trays, preventing mess and reducing fire risk. |
| Spills and Cleanup | Absorbs liquids on carpets, mats, and other surfaces. Effective on motor oils, grease, and chemicals. Cleans household spills, including milk and bodily fluids. Removes animal urine from carpets and fabrics. |
| Odour Control | Reduces and controls unpleasant odours. Doubles as cat or animal litter. |
| Water Treatment (Ponds/Dams/Fish Tanks) | Acts as a flocculant to reduce algae blooms. Filters and cleans water, improving clarity and quality. |
Keep out of reach of children. Wear a dust mask when handling large amounts. Store sealed in a dry place. Safe for organic and conventional systems. ALWAYS TRIAL BEFORE CHANGE. Before a new rate, product or application method is used, a small trial is recommended. Warranty of this material, either expressed or implied, is limited to a guarantee of the composition as shown on this label in as much as uses are beyond the seller’s control. For the same reason, the seller is not liable for any injury to any living thing, crops, soils, or materials which may result from the use or storage of this material. As this is largely a mineral-based fertiliser made from natural resources, the analysis may change slightly.
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| Use Case | Details |
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| Lawn & Garden | 25-100gm per square metre |
| Larger Fields or Paddocks | 250-1,000kg per hectare |
| Incorporate into Potting Mix | Add 5% by volume (50 litres/m³ or 28.5kg/m³ by weight) |
| Apply Annually | Sprinkle over the lawn, garden, or pot plants by hand or with a granular fertiliser applicator. Work into the soil for best results. Before laying new turf, lay under topsoil. |
VolcaMin Powder is a fine-grade clinoptilolite zeolite with particles under 1.0mm, designed to maximise nutrient absorption, water distribution, and soil conditioning in agriculture, composting, and garden applications.
The ultra-fine texture increases surface area for rapid ion exchange, making it ideal for seed coatings, compost blends, potting mixes, and liquid suspension for fertigation or foliar application.
Yes. It binds nutrients in composts and organic matter, reducing losses through leaching and enhancing microbial activity for better plant growth.
Yes. Due to its fine texture, VolcaMin Powder can be used in fertigation systems or added as a suspension to improve nutrient holding in the root zone.
Yes. When used as a seed coating or mixed into seed-raising blends, it helps retain moisture and improve nutrient access during early growth stages.
Yes. VolcaMin Powder can be lightly raked into lawns or mixed with liquid lawn treatments to improve moisture retention and nutrient availability in the root zone.
Yes. It acts as a natural wetting agent, helping water infiltrate and spread more evenly in sandy, hydrophobic, or light soils.
It can be applied dry by mixing with soil, compost, or seed blends, or suspended in water for spraying through fertigation or irrigation systems. Always agitate well when mixing with liquids.
Yes. VolcaMin is a natural mineral amendment and is compatible with organic and regenerative farming systems.
Yes. Unlike organic matter, it does not break down or decompose, offering permanent improvements to soil structure and nutrient retention.
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