Hydroponics
The use of Zeolite in the growing medium, whether alone or mixed with other substances, achieves remarkable and diverse effects, including:
Zeolite ensures continuous availability of water and nutrients, enhancing plant growth and preventing growth stunting caused by deficiencies while surpassing other mediums like volcanic tuff, coconut coir, and perlite in uniform distribution.
Zeolite acts as a molecular sieve, removing defensive metabolites that inhibit the growth of other plants (allelopathy). It also has unique properties for eliminating pathogens like bacteria and fungi.
Zeolite in hydroponics maintains pH balance, prevents plant toxicity, and neutralizes heavy elements like copper.
Zeolite enhances aeration in the growth medium, allowing roots to grow and penetrate between particles, increasing root mass, and improving water and nutrient absorption without drying out the medium.