Gaia Green Organics Glacial Rock Dust Soil Amendment
Gaia Green Glacial Rock Dust is a finely ground mineral soil amendment derived from glacial moraine deposits created by moving glaciers during the last ice age. This natural source of magnesium, iron, manganese and trace elements helps replenish mineral-depleted soil and provides essential nutrients that support healthy plant growth and vitality.
Suitable for nearly every type of plant, Gaia Green Glacial Rock Dust can be incorporated into garden beds, landscapes, lawns, container mixes and compost piles. Its fine mineral particles also help improve soil structure, moisture retention, drainage and cation exchange capacity.
Benefits of Gaia Green Glacial Rock Dust
- Remineralizes depleted soil: Restores important minerals and trace elements that may decline through repeated planting and harvesting.
- Broad mineral profile: Provides magnesium, iron, manganese and naturally occurring trace elements.
- Supports plant vitality: Supplies essential minerals needed for normal plant development and healthy growth.
- Improves soil performance: Helps improve soil structure, moisture retention, drainage and cation exchange capacity.
- Enriches compost: Adds valuable trace elements to compost piles and finished compost blends.
- Versatile application: Suitable for vegetables, flowers, herbs, trees, shrubs, houseplants, lawns and landscape plantings.
- Approved for organic agriculture: Approved by Ecocert Canada in compliance with Canadian organic production standards.
Guaranteed Minimum Analysis
- Magnesium (Mg): 0.9%
- Iron (Fe), actual: 3.0%
- Manganese (Mn), actual: 0.05%
Derived from: Glacial moraine.
How to Use Gaia Green Glacial Rock Dust
Gardens and Landscapes
Broadcast and lightly incorporate up to 0.25 pound per square foot annually.
Lawns and Turf
Broadcast up to 0.25 pound per square foot annually. Water the treated area thoroughly after application.
Preparing Container Soil
Blend up to 1 tablespoon per gallon of soil or growing medium before filling hanging baskets, pots and planter boxes.
Top-Dressing Container Plants
Apply 2 tablespoons per gallon of soil or growing medium. Gently work the amendment into the soil surface where possible and water thoroughly. Apply up to once per month.
Compost Piles
Add to compost piles or compost blends to increase their trace mineral content and help optimize nutrient conditions for future plant growth.
Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, frost and extreme temperatures.