{"product_id":"vermiculite-1","title":"Vermiculite","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"prd-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly absorbent lightweight compost additive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural mineral which has been heated to a high temperature, Vermiculite comprises of lightweight, highly absorbent flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy adding Vermiculite to growing media it will improve aeration and increase retention of moisture and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermiculite:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used on its own or mixed 50\/50 with compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for pricking out or potting on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves the overall weight of larger pots and containers by improving water retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermiculite can help promote faster, healthier plant growth and also possesses ‘cation exchange’ properties enabling it to hold and make available to growing plants ammonium, potassium, calcium and magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding good air balance, Vermiculite helps maintain an even temperature and can be used for seed germinations, pricking out, potting-on and plants in containers or tubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermiculite which is added to compost and other growing media, will ensure the applied nutrients are available to the plant’s root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 10 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vitax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57993188180355,"sku":"1013563","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/9761\/1953\/files\/IMG-3810.webp?v=1778443505","url":"https:\/\/www.smithsgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/vermiculite-1","provider":"Smiths Garden Centre ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}