Horticultural
Pacific Pumice® is the market leader in supply of high quality pumice to the horticultural industry.
Extracted from a dry-pit deposit, Pacific Pumice® material is sterile and maintains a neutral pH. There are there no pathogenic organisms to lead to root rot or other fungal diseases, and the material contains no concentration of elements (particularly manganese) that may adversely affect plant growth.
The vesicular texture of Pacific Pumice® provides high aeration and free draining benefits, ideal for a range of crops especially those which have low tolerance to high levels of moisture in the root zone.
Features
- Sterile, no pathogens
- Optimum aeration and porosity
- Stable chemical structure, neutral pH
Applications
Pumice can be used in a variety of horticultural applications to promote optimal growth and maximised yield.
- Establishment of seedlings and cuttings
- Hydroponics
- Potting media
- Soil remediation
- Water retention
| Product | Bulk Density (g/c.c) | Air Filled Porosity (%) | Water Filled Porosity (%) | Total Porosity (%) |
| Horticultural 9/4 | 0.450 | 32 | 48 | 80 |
| Horticultural 9/2 | 0.530 | 26 | 44 | 70 |
| Hoticultural 4/0 | 0.800 | 10 | 25 | 35 |
| Hoticultural 2/0 | 0.910 | 5 | 17 | 23 |






