Basalt Rock Dust Pellet – Natural Mineral Amendment
Basalt Rock Dust Pellet – Natural Mineral Amendment
Basalt Rock Dust Pellet – Natural Mineral Amendment for Soil Remineralization
The pelletized basalt rock dust is a 100% natural mineral amendment, obtained from volcanic basalt rock. This product is presented in pellet form (approximately 3–6 mm) to facilitate handling, application, and durability in the field.
Thanks to its high content of silica (SiO₂), iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and other essential micronutrients, basalt rock dust becomes a key tool for regenerating agricultural soils, especially in impoverished, acidic, compacted, or degraded soils due to intensive agriculture.
The pellet presentation ensures a more comfortable and uniform application, dust-free, and is compatible with any fertilization machinery. Additionally, it allows for a progressive release of mineral elements, prolonging its action in the soil.
✅ Benefits of Applying Basalt Rock Dust in Pellets
- Remineralizes the soil with macro and micronutrients of natural origin.
- Provides available silica (SiO₂), improving plant resistance to pests, water stress, and diseases.
- Activates soil microbiology, favoring beneficial microbial life.
- Improves soil structure, increasing water retention capacity and aeration.
- Dust-free pellet format, convenient, clean, and easy to apply.
- Suitable for organic farming and regenerative cultivation systems.
🌿 Typical Composition (based on technical data sheet)
| SiO₂ (Silica) | 48 % |
| Fe₂O₃ (Iron oxide) | 13 % |
| CaO (Calcium) | 9 % |
| MgO (Magnesium) | 6 % |
| K₂O (Potassium) | 2 % |
| pH (in water) | 8 – 9 |
| Apparent density | ± 1.2 t/m³ |
| Shape | Cylindrical pellet 3–6 mm |
| Mineralogical origin | Basalt (volcanic rock) |
| Product | 100% natural, without additives or chemical treatments. |
🌾 Recommended Applications
- Extensive crops: cereal, olive, vine, almond.
- Organic gardens and living soils.
- Structural improvement in hard or compacted soils.
- Preparation of compost and organic mineral mixtures.
- Silica supply for crops sensitive to abiotic stress.
📦 Available Formats at Vetonek.com
- Bag of 20 kg: practical for gardens, yards, or trials.
- Big bag of 1000 kg: ideal for professional use or large areas.
Shipping throughout Spain. Complete pallets and direct loads from the factory.
📌 Method of Use and Indicative Doses
Apply directly to the soil and, if possible, lightly incorporate through superficial work. It can also be used in mixture with compost, manures, or organic matter.
Average indicative dose:
🔸 Maintenance: 500–1000 kg/ha
🔸 Soil recovery: 1000–2000 kg/ha
Doses may vary depending on the type of crop, soil, and objectives. For greater precision, it is recommended to conduct a prior analysis of the land.
🟢 Product Suitable for Organic Farming
Complies with the principles of sustainable agriculture and can be used in certified systems, composting, green fertilization, and regeneration of degraded soils.
