Volcanic Akadama

The name Akadama comes from the Japanese words for red ball best for bonsai and orchids.

Volcanic Akadama is praised by many growers for its ability to retain water and nutrients while still providing porosity and free drainage.

When it comes to growing vibrant plants. Volcanic Akadama is an ideal growing medium. Volcanic Akadama has a variety of characteristics making it useful throughout your garden. Providing excellent aeration to the soil, it loosens heavy clay soil and retains moisture well. It won't break down, compact or rot, giving your roots the space they need.

Volcanic Akadama will also make it easy to control nutrients; will not provide a host to fungi, nematodes, and insects, it resists compaction, yet be able to retain water and hold onto the nutrients necessary for plant growth. Volcanic Akadama easily leached; has a neutral pH; and does not give off any offensive odors.

Adding Volcanic Akadama to your garden soils and growing mediums can help meet those critical requirements.


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