Zeolite is a natural or synthetic mineral composed of aluminum silicate. It has a microscopic crystalline structure that allows it to absorb and regulate water and elements. It is used in agriculture, water purification, and animal husbandry.
Yes, it can be used in sandy soils to improve water retention and in clay soils to improve aeration. It also effectively adjusts soil salinity and acidity.
Natural zeolites are extracted from nature and contain natural impurities, while synthetic zeolites are produced in laboratories with a purer structure and are used in precision industrial applications. Both have excellent properties depending on the application.
Zeolite acts as a fertilizer reservoir, absorbing elements such as ammonium and potassium and gradually releasing them according to the plant’s needs, reducing loss and improving efficiency.
No, but it improves fertilizer efficiency and reduces the required amount. It is recommended to use it with fertilizers, not as a substitute.
It varies depending on the soil and crop, but the average range is between 1 and 5 tons per hectare (200-500 kg per dunum), mixed with the topsoil.
Yes, it is used as a stable growing medium. It retains nutrients and moisture, providing a safe environment for roots and beneficial bacteria.
Zeolite does not directly adjust pH, but it helps stabilize sharp fluctuations in acidity or alkalinity and improves the environment surrounding the roots.
Yes, zeolite is able to absorb excess sodium from the soil and helps replace it with beneficial elements such as calcium or potassium, thus mitigating the effects of salinity.
Yes, it is used in planting holes to improve the soil around the roots and increase water and nutrient retention.
Yes, when added to feed or bedding, it reduces odors and ammonia, absorbs mycotoxins, and improves animal health and yield.
It is excellent, as it is used to remove ammonium, heavy metals, and organic pollutants from irrigation or drinking water.
Yes, natural zeolite labeled for agricultural or animal use is completely safe and does not contain toxic or harmful compounds when used properly.
It is effective for several years (3–5 years or more) and does not decompose quickly, making it a long-term investment in soil fertility.
Yes, it is recommended. Zeolite prevents nitrogen loss from organic fertilizers and improves their decomposition and absorption.
No, when used in appropriate quantities, its results are always positive. Excessive amounts are not harmful, but they may become uneconomical.
Zeolite is suitable for all types of crops: vegetables, fruits, grains, fodder, and trees, because its physical and chemical role is non-specific.
Look for a type with a high silica content, low impurities, a high ion exchange capacity (CEC), and a reliable source of production.
Yes, it does not decompose or become consumed, and it can remain in the soil for years. It can be replenished when needed by adding new quantities.
Yes, it retains water within its crystalline pores and gradually releases it when the surrounding humidity decreases, providing constant moisture for the plant.