Why Rice Hulls
- Rice hulls are as good as perlite at aerating soil (Bonaguro et al,. 2017 , Tsakaldimi et al., 2006)
- Contains significant amounts of silica which can strengthen plants and increase pest resistance
- Produced from agricultural waste making it more eco friendly than its alternatives
Ingredients: OMRI organic rice hulls
How to Use
Mix up to 30% rice hulls by volume to your desired media. For best results compost rice hulls or soak in compost tea prior to use.
Sources
Emanuele Bonaguro, Jaco, et al. “Environmental and Agronomic Performance of Fresh Rice Hulls Used as Growing Medium Component for Cyclamen Persicum L. Pot Plants.” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 142, 20 Jan. 2017, pp. 2125–2132, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652616319072, 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.071
Tsakaldimi, Marianthi. “Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus L.) Core and Rice Hulls as Components of Container Media for Growing Pinus Halepensis M. Seedlings.” Bioresource Technology, vol. 97, no. 14, Sept. 2006, pp. 1631–1639, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2005.07.027
