The ultimate trace mineral fertilizer for healthier plants

If the nutrition basis of soil is preserved during the growing process, plants will grow healthy. However, the ability of soil to hold nutrients decreases with multiple cultivation of the same crops, extreme cold or hot weather, and overuse of chemical fertilizers. These are all the factors that can affect the ultimate strength, quality and yield production of the plant. Plant health depends upon restoring the soil with its lost minerals.

Azomite is a natural substance that provides minerals to the soil and ensures high-quality plants. Its complex package of 70+ minerals and trace elements improves soil and plant fertility, strengthens plants, and maintains an eco-friendly environment. Its unique properties make it a highly demanding product for farmers.

Growcycle is a reliable source of azomite to replenish soil fertility, nutrient absorption, and healthy crop production.

Azomite Profile

Azomite is a 100% natural fertilizer that contains all important macro and micro-nutrients to boost plant health. It is collected from the ancient deposits of volcanic ash from the seabeds of central Utah, U.S. After a volcanic eruption, it remained in seabeds for many years and became an ideal mixture of those minerals from seawater and volcanic ash. Based on particle size, it is present mainly in two forms:

• Powdered Azomite
• Granulated Azomite

1. Powdered Azomite

It is powdered azomite that matches flour powder. It is designed to mix easily with other chemicals and is soluble, so it can be transformed into solutions that can easily be sprayed.

•     It is absorbed quickly in the soil.
•     Useful to make compost.
•    It spreads easily with sprays but requires inhalation care.

2. Granulated Azomite

Granulated azomite is present in the form of small particles and granules. It can be spread easily manually, and mechanical spreaders are used for large areas.

•    It absorbs slowly and provides minerals for a prolonged time.
•    It does not create dust so it can be used safely in the home and garden.
•     It spreads easily in large agricultural areas.

Azomite Ingredients

It is a broad spectrum product with 70 packed minerals and elements. It contains both major elements, trace minerals, and various other components. Major azomite constituents are:

Effect of Low Nutrient Soil

Soil with low nutrients harms plant health, quality, and strength. Here are some effects of low nutrient soil:

• Weaken the Plants: Soil with fewer nutrients grows weak and low-quality plants. It disrupts the natural rhythm of plant growth, impacting annual crop yield.

• Nutrient Capacity of the Plant: All plants (vegetable and fruit variant) have some level of nutrients. Poor soil depletes these macronutrients, dulling the natural beauty and efficacy of plants.

• Food Stocks: Poor plants do not give enough stock, so they cannot meet the country's demand. A big increase in demand raises overall calculates and this affects country development.

• Diseases Proportion: Plants defence mechanism against disease attacks gets reduced due to lack of nutrients in soil, and they easily get affected by pest attacks.

• Autoimmune Disorders: A soil that has not been nourished with critical minerals like azomite produces weak plants. The food obtained from such plants, however, has a low nutritional value, thus increasing the risk of autoimmune disorders among humans.

• Barren Land: Growing the same crops for years causes the same nutrient utilization again, and without enough, it results in a barren land. This type of land becomes dry, losing its biodiversity.

• Temperature Changes: Every single day, the earth loses control of its temperature due to a lack of greenery. Temperature changes have been obvious for the past few days, and the reason behind them is a lack of proper nutrients in the soil.

Synthetic Fertilizers Disadvantages

Technology and research promote the use of organic materials such as azomite over synthetic fertilizers for a number of reasons. Some toxic effects of artificial fertilizers are:

• Nourish Plants, Not Soil

These fertilizers are directly applied to plants. They negatively impact the condition of the soil, losing nutrients and failing to recharge the earth and provide fast nutrition to plants. Soil dries out and becomes compact and aggregates lose their ability to hold plants, rendering them completely sterile.

• Harmful for Microorganisms

Beneficial microbes preserve the natural biome of the soil. Plants absorb microorganisms nutrients from the natural nutrient cycle. These fertilizers contain chemicals that cause the beneficial bacteria to become static and inhibit their growth.

• Impurities in Water

Synthetic fertilizers contain toxic chemicals and cause an increase in water impurities. Heavy rains then take these chemicals to rivers, which blocks sunlight from reaching aquatic life. In addition, heavy metals and pollutants killed aquatic fauna and flora in the water.

• Required Repeatedly

These fertilizers have immediate impact, but it lasts only for a limited time. They must be used repeatedly to keep up with healthy plant growth. From planting to yielding, plants are dependent on them.

• Blocks Nutrient Absorption

Inorganic fertilizers are primarily nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Through the continuous application of these elements, the soil looses its absorption capability of the other elements and the trace minerals.

• Stress on Energy Reserves

These artificial fertilizers rely primarily on natural energy reservoirs like fossil fuels. Nonetheless, the components are extracted from these sources and putting a strain on already diminishing energy sources.

• Salt Proportion

The salt proportion of synthetic fertilizers is very high; they leave the salt as their residue. This salt deposits around the roots and decreases water penetration to the roots. Roots, as a result, burn and stop plant growth.

• Incomplete Mineral Supply

Due to their NPK formula (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium), synthetic fertilizers only contain some essential elements. They create a deficiency of trace minerals. They do not recover the soil nutrient deficiency, and the plant's mineral profile remains incomplete.

• Disturb Natural Plant Rhythm

These chemicals boost plant growth so fast that proper plant structure development does not occur. As a result, cell wall strength decreases, preventing plant cells from being protected from pest attacks.

• Demand High Cost

Synthetic fertilizers require repeated use, which is expensive compared to organic products such as azomite, which provide prolonged, sustainable effects and do not need to be used again and again.

Azomite Benefits

Azomite possesses unique properties. This single product is enough to fulfil all the major and minor needs of plants. It shows its effects by interacting deeply during chemical reactions in plants.

1. Soil Rejuvenation

Azomite wakens the soil by providing its lost minerals and elements. It contains many trace minerals that act as cofactors to metabolize plant growth. Manganese, molybdenum, and zinc have important roles in this regard. 

2. Role in Transporter Protein

Azomite has nitrogen and phosphorus which can promote transporter protein production. It harbours genes encoding proteins that mediate ion channel activity in plants. Through this activity plants can take up nutrients.

3. Immunization Effect

Azomite strengthens the immunity in plants. By doing so, it creates resistance in plants against attacks by pests and diseases. In this important function, azomite works on the cellular level and fortifies the boundaries of the cells. The copper and molybdenum in azomite activates the antioxidant system of plants that alleviates their stress.

4. Chlorophyll Formation

Chlorophyll, a major plant protein necessary for photosynthesis, is formed by iron and magnesium, which are important components of azomite. Photosynthesis is incomplete without these processes, which fulfill the energy needs of plants.

5. Stronger Roots

Azomite contains calcium and magnesium, which promote lateral root growth. Long root fibers find an easy way to additional water and nutrients that can be contributed to making the plants stronger and healthy very easily.

6. Plant Fertility

Boron and zinc, are important to plant fertility and reproduction. These are essential for the division of plant cells and forming pollen tubes. Zinc increases auxin synthesis also. It encourages the proper formation of flowers and fruit and helps to balance the yield.

7. Supports Microbial Activity

Azomite keeps the healthy flora of plants alive by mobilizing the beneficial bacteria and other microbes. It does so by functioning as a cofactor in enzymatic reactions in bacteria. These bacteria, especially rhizobia, store and provide nitrogen deep in roots. These nitrogen-storing bacteria require cobalt, and nickel is provided by azomite.

8. Soil Aggregation

Azomite prevents soil particle segregation and maintains the holding capacity of the soil. Its minerals bind strongly with organic matter in sandy areas and ensure soil aeration and water-holding capacity.

9. Maintain Flavor & Taste

Azomite, with its nutrients is not limited to plant growth and strength but improves and maintains the natural flavor and taste of fruits and other eatable crops. Minerals such as potassium and magnesium are responsible for maintaining the plant oils and sugar and fulfilling vitamin deficiencies. These factors keep the taste, nutrients, and flavor of fruits.

10. Prolong Effect

Synthetic fertilizers have short-term effects on plant growth. This is because their absorption capacity in the soil is less than that of organic and natural fertilizers such as azomite. Azomite has long-term effects and completes the nutrient demands of plants throughout the season. Its insoluble nature does not allow it to flow with water; it remains in the soil for a long time and fulfills the nutritional deficiencies.

Application Guidelines of Azomite

The amount of Azomite depends on the setting and area of application. Every plant differs in its application as well as concentration. It is also used in gardens, vegetables, trees, and crops.

Preparing Garden Beds

Azomite can be co-mixed with the top layer of soil when building up garden beds. It provide a strong base for the plants prior to planting it and meets all nutrient that soil required. If applied after planting, it absorbs slowly, and watering after its application lets it penetrate down to the roots.

For Indoor Plants

Potted plants use up minerals quickly, so azomite should be mixed with potting soil before using it for plants. Another way to keep nutrients is to distribute them in pots when the plants are planted.

For Highly Dense Grass

Over the spring and after the grass has been mowed, azomite should be applied in a manner which will ensure a productive lawn with the appearance of vibrant colored grass. Once it is spread, watering it well helps it to absorb.

In Vegetable Beds

Sprinkled on the upper layer of soil around vegetable plants, it helps keep them healthy and tasty. Vegetable plants get nourished regularly throughout their season by slow penetration of azomite. 

In Trees Surrounding

A circular boundary is made a few inches away from the tree stem. Azomite is spread in this boundary and covered with a soil layer. In this way, azomite acts as a protective barrier and a food bag for the whole tree.

For Greater Areas

For landscapes and vast agriculture areas, it is sprinkled by mixing with other fertilizers in order to avoid repeated application. Liquid solutions are prepared for large crops, and drone sprays are used.

Recommended Dose

The appropriate dose is different for different plants and areas. The overuse of azomite is harmful to crops. Before application, it is important to measure the required amount.

• Lawn: 2 to 3 lbs per 1000 square feet once a year
• Flower Beds: 1 to 2 lbs per 100 square feet.
•  Indoor plant: ½ tablespoon per inch with respect to pot diameter. It will be mixed with soil.
•   Compost to 10 lb per 100lb of compost.

FAQS

Is Azomite suitable for every type of plant?

Yes, its completely organic nature makes it suitable for every kind of plant.

In which season does Azomite give optimum results?

It is better to use azomite during the growing season of every plant to get the maximum results.

Is there a specific odor of azomite?

It is odorless and does not have a particular smell.

The Bottom Line

As the population continues to grow, depleting energy sources and high food demand, all over the world needs products that can restrain energy load, increase crop yield production, protect our ecosystem. Azomite is a complete product to correct any nutrient deficiency either in soil or in plants.

Azomite is economically viable and eco friendly so it is the best choice of this era. Growcycle is a trustworthy resource for choosing an azomite that is pure and free from impurities. It is a package of rare earth elements that help plants grow healthy and maintain soil.

Disclaimer: This material is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on for legal, medical, financial, or any other form of professional advice.

About the Author

Victor Miller

Environmental Journalist Focused on Sustainable Agriculture

Victor Miller is an environmental journalist at Growcycle, specializing in sustainable agriculture. With a passion for storytelling, he highlights the latest trends, innovations, and practices that promote ecological balance and responsible farming.