Basalt And Humus | Mineral Amendment with Microbiota
How much stone do I need?
How much stone do I need for the ground?
For pebble and gravel:
• approximately 80kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.*For particle sizes >32mm, a thicker layer is required.
• Consumption per sack: 1000kg = 0.625m³.
• Coverage: approximately 12.5m² with a 5 cm layer.
For pine bark:
• approximately 70L per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Consumption per sack: 1000L = approximately 1m³ = approximately 600kg
• Coverage: approximately 14m² with a 5 cm layer.
For volcanic, slate and chamotte:
• approximately 50kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Consumption per sack: 1000kg = approximately 1m³
• Coverage: approximately 20m² with a 5 cm layer
How much stone do I need to fill a gabion?
Density of approximately 1,650kg per 1m³.
The calculation is very easy to understand with an example: if you have a gabion of 100x50x30 cm, you must do the following calculations:
1x0.5x0.3 = 0.15m³
0.15x1,650 = 247.50kg of stone.
*It is always a good idea to calculate an extra 5%, since when gabions are filled they expand a little and a little more stone always fits than in the theoretical calculations.
Clarifications
ATTENTION!
The grain sizes of GRAVELS AND pebbles are sieve sizes
The actual sizes may vary slightly, since when talking about, for example, 60-80mm stone, it means that the stones pass through an 80x80mm square mesh and do not pass through a 60x60mm one.
Through that 80x80 mesh, a stone 100mm long and 65mm wide can pass, so there may be a percentage of stones larger than 80 and smaller than 60mm.
Breakage of pebbles
On the other hand, in pebbles larger than 60mm, there is a percentage of up to 10% of stones that can break during sorting, washing, loading and unloading; to this day we do not have machinery that prevents such breakages.
In the photos you can see, only real products are shown; broken pieces have not been removed.
Dust and sand in the products
This product is not washed, so it contains dust, sand and even traces of other products due to processing and transport. This is not a problem when using it; the stone will wash itself over time or you can pour water on it before using it.
Basalt And Humus | Mineral Amendment with Microbiota
Mineral Amendment with Microbiota "Basalt Plus Humus"The Mineral Amendment with Microbiota "Basalt Plus Humus" combines the remineralizing properties of basalt rock dust with the biological richness of worm humus. This product is designed to rejuvenate and enrich soils, providing a solid and healthy base for optimal plant growth.
Composition:
- Basalt Rock Dust: 80%
- Worm Humus: 20%
- Mineral Strength: Provides a wide range of essential minerals and trace elements for the soil.
- Biological Dynamism: Introduces beneficial microorganisms, improving the overall health of the soil.
- Structural Improvement: The inclusion of humus improves soil texture and porosity, favoring root growth.
- Resilient Crops: Promotes the development of stronger plants that are resistant to adverse conditions.
- Eco-friendly: 100% natural product that respects and protects the soil ecosystem.
- Irrigation Optimization: Improves the soil's water retention capacity, reducing the need for frequent watering.
- Vegetables: 1.2 kilos of the mix per square meter.
- Seedlings: Mix 30% of "Basalt Plus Humus" with 70% of substrate.
- Ornamental Plants: Mix 30% of "Basalt Plus Humus" with 70% of substrate for new plantings.
- Maintenance: 230 grams quarterly.
- Big Bag: 1,000 liters (800 kg.)
- Bag: 15 liters (12 kg.)