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Agriculture/Horticulture
DE-GUARD as a source of Plant Available Silica
Made from 100% natural West Australian Diatomaceous Earth (DE), DE-GUARD is an excellent soil amender. The addition of DE-GUARD to soil can improve silicon and cation concentrations, which are necessary for plant growth. DE-GUARD contains amorphous silicon dioxide, which has micro nutrients that can be absorbed in the root system and trans-locate into the cell wall. The silica content of DE-GUARD is absorbed into plant tissue and helps improve the plant structure.
What is DE-GUARD?
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Made from 100% natural West Australian Diatomaceous Earth (DE).
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Diatomaceous Earth (DE) or Diatomite is a sedimentary rock composed of diatoms, that formed in a freshwater lake over thousands of years.
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Diatoms are opaline silica skeletal remains of microscopic photosynthetic algae.
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Compared to other Australian DE deposits, DE-CIDE® West Australian DE is unique since it was formed more recently during the Pleistocene to Recent Ages. This results in DE-CIDE® naturally having a higher amorphous silica content.
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DE-GUARD West Australian DE's diatoms are also distinctly "boat shaped"
DE-GUARD Benefits
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100% Natural West Australian Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
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Primarily amorphous silica
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Lightweight
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Assist in plant growth through absorption of Plant Available Silica
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Improved plant resistance to pest and diseases
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Reduced effects of drought
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Increased farming yields
Why Use
DE-GUARD?
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Plants require silicon in soluble form (known as Plant Available Silica(PAS)) to be absorbed for growth, protection and reproduction.
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DE-GUARD promotes increased plant growth and stem/leaf thickness. This will lead to increased plant's resistance to pests and diseases, and reduced effects of drought.
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DE-GUARD may improve farming yields.
How to Use
DE-GUARD?
1. Mix DE-GUARD in your potting mixes or vegetable gardens.
2. Use the ratio of 10-20% of Hudson DE to potting mix or soil.
Packing Size
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1/2 tonne bulka bags
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Loose Bulk Shipment
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