Production of coloidal mineral fertilizers from stone, crushed stone and sand on GRINBIO 1000.
Thanks to our mini plant GRINBIO-1000, today it has become possible to obtain complex mineral fertilizers from simple sea sand, which is very rich in mineral content.
With an electrohydraulic discharge with a spark gap of more than 5 cm, the sand is instantly crushed to the state of colloidal compounds that pass into the water and thanks to this, the resulting water becomes a natural, natural, mineral fertilizer!
We have conducted numerous tests, and they have proven the presence of a huge number of minerals passing into the water.
The EG effect causes the following effects in sand:
- Changing the structure of sand: EG waves lead to the destruction of sand grain aggregates and the formation of smaller particles.
- Increasing the electrical conductivity of sand: EG waves change the distribution of charges on the surface of sand grains, which leads to an increase in their electrical conductivity.
- Changing the sorption properties of sand: EG waves change the ability of sand grains to bind water and dissolved substances.
These effects lead to the fact that most of the minerals that are usually insoluble in water will become soluble and pass into the aqueous phase.
Thus thus forming natural mineral fertilizers 100% absorbed by plants!
Attention:It is necessary to analyze the resulting fertilizers, since after processing in our installation, molecular nitrogen increases + high concentration of minerals, which can be dangerous for plants and the root system.
To do this, before watering, you need to dilute with plain water.
COMPOSITION OF MINERALS IN SAND
The composition of minerals in sea sand can vary depending on its place of origin, the geological history of the region and the influence of other factors.
However, some of the most common minerals in sea sand:
- The most common mineral in the earth’s crust, quartz is also the main component of sand. It is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and is usually white, gray, or transparent.
- Feldspar is a group of minerals that are widely distributed in nature. It contains many elements that are useful to plants, such as potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and aluminum.
Mica is a group of minerals that are widely found in nature. It comes in many different types, but the most common are muscovite and biotite. Mica contains many nutrients that can be beneficial to plants, such as potassium, magnesium, iron, aluminum, and silicon.
There are several potential benefits to using mica as a fertilizer:
- Nutrient Source: Mica contains a variety of nutrients that can be beneficial to plants.
- Improved Soil Structure: Mica can help improve soil structure, making it looser and more permeable to water.
- Increased Water-Holding Capacity: Mica can help increase the water-holding capacity of soil, which is especially important in dry regions.
- Plant Growth Stimulation: Some studies have shown that mica can stimulate plant growth.
Calcite is a mineral that contains calcium and calcium carbonate. It is widely distributed in nature and is often used in horticulture as a fertilizer.
Calcium is an essential element for plant health. It plays a key role in the following processes:
- Building cell walls: Calcium is needed to form strong cell walls that support the plant and protect it from disease.
- Nutrient uptake: Calcium helps plants take up other important nutrients from the soil, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Activating enzymes: Calcium is needed for the function of many enzymes that are involved in in plant metabolism.
- Neutralization of soil acidity: Calcite can neutralize soil acidity, making it more favorable for the growth of many plants.
Calcite can be used as a fertilizer for a variety of plants, including:
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cabbage, carrots, beets, and others.
- Fruits: Apples, pears, grapes, citrus fruits, and others.
- Berries: Strawberries, raspberries, currants, gooseberries and others.
- Ornamental plants: Roses, peonies, lilies, hydrangeas and others.
There are several ways to add calcite to the soil:
- Adding in powder: Calcite can be simply spread over the surface of the soil around the plants and worked into it with a rake.
- Adding in as a solution: Calcite can be dissolved in water and watered at the roots of plants.
- Adding to compost: Calcite can be added to a compost heap, where it will slowly decompose and gradually release calcium into the soil.
The dosage of calcite depends on the type of soil and plants. In general, it is recommended to add 0.5 to 1 kg of calcite per 10 square meters of soil once a year.
It is important to note that excess calcium can be harmful to some plants. Therefore, before using calcite as a fertilizer, it is recommended to conduct a soil test to determine the calcium level in your soil.
Magnetite is a magnetic mineral that contains iron. It occurs naturally as black or dark grey crystals or in sand.
Magnetite could theoretically be used as a plant fertilizer. Iron is an essential micronutrient for plants, playing a key role in the following processes:
- Photosynthesis: Iron is needed for the function of chlorophyll, which is a pigment that absorbs sunlight and is necessary for photosynthesis.
- Respiration: Iron is needed for the function of enzymes that participate in cellular respiration.
- Nitrogen fixation: Iron necessary for the work of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which convert nitrogen from the air into a form that is available to plants.
- Disease Resistance: Iron helps plants resist certain diseases.
However, it is important to note that research into the effectiveness of magnetite as a fertilizer is still ongoing, and there is no clear consensus on its benefits.
There are several reasons why magnetite may not be an ideal fertilizer:
- Low Solubility: Magnetite is very insoluble in water, which means that the iron it contains is not readily available to plants.
- Unbalanced composition: Magnetite may contain other elements that plants do not need or that may be harmful to them.
- Long absorption period: It may take a long time for plants to absorb the iron from magnetite.
If you want to use magnetite as a fertilizer, it is recommended to:
- Use it in crushed form. This will increase the surface area of
the magnetite and make it more available to plants. - Mix magnetite with other organic fertilizers. This will help improve its solubility and make the iron more available to plants.
- Use magnetite in moderation. Excess iron can be harmful to plants.
It is important to note that before using magnetite as a fertilizer, it is recommended to conduct a soil test. This will help you determine the iron levels in your soil and what fertilizers you need.
Ilmenite is a mineral that contains titanium, iron and magnesium. It occurs naturally as black or brown crystals or in sand.
Theoretically, ilmenite could be used as a fertilizer for plants. Titanium, iron, and magnesium are all important elements for plants.
Titanium:
- Strengthens cell walls
- Stimulates root growth
- Increases disease resistance
Iron:
- Necessary for photosynthesis
- Participates in respiration
- Helps plants absorb nitrogen
Magnesium:
- Activates enzymes
- Participates in photosynthesis
- Increases resistance to stress
Pyrite, also known as “fool’s gold,” is a mineral rich in iron and sulfur. It is often found as yellow crystals or inclusions in rocks.
Pyrite could theoretically be used as a fertilizer for plants. It contains two important elements: iron and sulfur, which can be useful for some plants.
Iron:
- Necessary for photosynthesis
- Participates in respiration
- Helps plants absorb nitrogen
Sulfur:
- Necessary for building proteins
- Participates in photosynthesis
- Increases resistance to diseases
Magnesium silicate, also known as talc, could theoretically be used as a plant fertilizer.
It contains two important elements: magnesium and silicon, which may be beneficial to some plants.
Magnesium:
- Necessary for photosynthesis
- Involved in respiration
- Helps plants to absorb nitrogen
Silicon:
- Strengthens cell walls
- Increases resistance to diseases and pests
- Improves absorption of nutrients
Augite is a mineral from the pyroxene group thatcan be used as a fertilizer for plants.
It contains two important elements: magnesium and iron, which can be useful for some plants.
Magnesium:
- Necessary for photosynthesis
- Participates in respiration
- Helps plants assimilate nitrogen
Iron:
- Necessary for photosynthesis
- Participates in respiration
- Helps plants assimilate nitrogen
Plagioclase is a mineral from the feldspar group that can be used as a fertilizer for plants.
It contains two important elements: calcium and sodium, which can be useful for some plants.
Calcium:
- Necessary for building cell walls
- Participates in photosynthesis
- Strengthens immunity plants
Sodium:
- Improves water absorption
- Helps plants resist drought
- Participates in photosynthesis
Potassium feldspar is a group of minerals thatcan be used as fertilizer for plants.
They contain two important elements: potassium and aluminum, which can be beneficial for some plants.
Potassium:
- Necessary for photosynthesis
- Helps plants absorb water and nutrients
- Strengthens plant immunity
Aluminum:
- Necessary for some plants, but in excess can be toxic
- Helps in the absorption of phosphorus
- Strengthens cell walls
Apatite is a group of minerals that can be used as a plant fertilizer as a source of phosphorus.
Phosphorus is an important macronutrient required for plant growth and development.
Apatite contains two main types of phosphates:
- Fluorapatite (Ca5(PO4)3F)
- Chlorapatite (Ca5(PO4)3Cl)
The effectiveness of apatite as a fertilizer depends on:
- Type of apatite: Fluorapatite is less soluble and therefore less available to plants than chlorapatite.
- Particle size: The smaller the particles of apatite, the more available it is to plants.
- Soil conditions: The solubility of apatite can be increased in acidic soils.
- Presence of microorganisms: Some Microorganisms can help plants absorb phosphorus from apatite.
Benefits of using apatite as a fertilizer:
- Affordable source of phosphorus: Apatite is a relatively inexpensive and abundant source of phosphorus.
- Long-lasting: Apatite dissolves slowly, providing plants with phosphorus over a long period of time.
- Contains other nutrients: In addition to phosphorus, apatite can contain other nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and microelements.
- Environmentally friendly: Apatite is a natural mineral that does not pollute the environment.
