What is AxisDE Diatomaceous Earth?
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is comprised of tiny, pre-historic plankton. Our DE is mined from an ancient lake bed in Utah and is considered to be the purest form of the mineral on the planet.
These tiny diatoms come in a variety of shapes. Their porous shells provide crevices that can absorb liquid at level far higher than activated charcoal.
AxisDE is:
- PH Neutral -27CEC -82% Porous
- Up to 30% Irrigation reduction
- 90% more PAW than other porous amendments
- AXIS research articles by; University of Florida, UC Davis, Kansas State, Auburn University, University of Ausburg-Germany and Cornell University to name a few…
Abundant Root Mass. Air increases rootmass and AxisDE creates world-class rootmass. AxisDE added to USGA sand at 10% by volume increases rootmass 4 times more than peat moss and sand. Increased rootmass always occurs for all plant species in every application from sports fields to landscapes, rooftops, and planted bioswales. Vigorous root systems help prevent wear in turf areas and promote drought and stress resistance. – Dr. Ed McCoy, Ohio State University
How Axis Diatomaceous Earth helps
- Reduces Compaction
- Balances Air & Water in Soils
- Buffers Soil Temperatures
- A Soil Amendment for water conservation with 10 Gold Florida WaterStar & 9 LEED points.
- Diatomaceous Earth is an IPIA (internally porous inorganic amendment) natural in origin, porous skeletal remains of plankton.
- Aggregates are calcined (kiln fired) and do not decompose.
- Read the report on how diatomaceous earth preserves water.