{"product_id":"coarse-perlite-copy","title":"Coarse Vermiculite","description":"\u003cp\u003eVermiculite is used in soilless substrate mixes to provide drainage and help retain necessary water for plant growth. It can be mixed with coconut coir media to produce a homemade blend of aquaponic and hydroponic seedling substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"es-catalog-item__list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse vermiculite improves soil's ability to nourish plants by improving its water retention and aeration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVermiculite is a natural mica mineral that expands under extreme heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosens soil, allowing roots to spread and grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great option for seed germination and cutting propagation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically inert, does not deteriorate and has an essentially neutral pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs vermiculite is sterile, it is free of disease, weed seeds and insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNontoxic, safe and economical to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 4 cu. ft. bag will fill approximately 64 one-gallon nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Equipment \u0026 Design Inc.","offers":[{"title":"CVermiculite4: Coarse Vermiculite; 4 cubic feet bag","offer_id":45218103722174,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9232\/3893\/files\/Vermiculite.png?v=1752514965","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaticed.com\/products\/coarse-perlite-copy","provider":"Aquatic Equipment \u0026 Design Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}