DiataGrow Silica Bulk Compost
DIATAGROW is an all-round compost high in Carbon, Silica Potassium, and enhanced microbiology to boost soil health for improved fertiliser efficiency, increased disease suppression and environmental stress resistance, particularly for tree and small crop applications. Sourced from a blend of low-risk clean stream organic materials such as cow, poultry manures, food processing and agricultural by products, sawdust, land clearing mulch etc., you can use DIATAGROW with confidence.
DiataGrow Silica Bulk Compost boosts soil health as an excellent source of carbon, beneficial microbiology and increased nutrient availability. Increased soil health enables more robust, vigorous plant growth with larger roots systems better able to harvest moisture and thicker leaves for improved water efficiency. Increased soil carbon enables plant and microbiology growth, while improved soil texture promotes drainage and water permeation. Beneficial microbiology helps plants absorb more nutrients from the soil and resist pathogen infestation.
Improved soil chemistry increases the soils ability to retain nutrients while the contribution of immediate and slow-release nutrients delivers ongoing sustenance. The net result is plants with increased environmental resilience, yields, produce quality, moisture retention better able to withstand the challenges faced by Australian farmers.
Enhanced Soil Carbon
DiataGrow Silica Bulk Compost is an excellent source of soil organic carbon – the basis of soil fertility. Soil carbon enables plant and microbiological growth, improves soil structure and buffers against harmful substances.
Enhanced Soil Microbiology
DiataGrow Silica Bulk Compost delivers a broad spectrum of microbiology gained through clean raw material inputs, while the 20 – 30 week composting process facilitates the growth of beneficial microbes. Beneficial soil microbes work in partnership with plant roots to maximise nutrient uptake, assist in pathogen suppression while facilitating ongoing nutrient supply from the soil.
Enhanced Nutrient Availability (Cation Exchange Capacity – CEC)
An elevated CEC allows the soil to hold increased levels of nutrients, increasing fertiliser efficiency while buffering acidification. Immediate and slow-release nutrients provide continuity for ongoing plant sustenance. CEC is a useful indicator of soil fertility because it shows the soil’s ability to supply three essential plant nutrients: calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Environmental Resilience
DiataGrow Silica Bulk Compost increases soil structure for improved water penetration and absorption to maximise every rain event and irrigation. Increased carbon buffers against salinity and the impact of heavy metals. Healthier plants with deeper, stronger root systems maximise moisture absorption. At the same time, thicker leaves reduce moisture loss to counter dry spells, while vigorous plants are more resistant to pathogen and pest infestation.
- small crops
- tree crops
- Use DIATAGROW SILICA COMPOST for improved soil health to boost tree / small crop yields, feed hungry soils, reclaim the marginal country and mitigate against dry weather.
- Minimum application rate of 5 tonne per hectre.
- Store bags in a cool, dry environment.
- Avoid storage of bulk product in full sunlight for excessive amounts without turning.
• Increased levels of beneficial soil microbiology.
• Increased soil organic carbon.
• Increased plant nutrient availability.
• Increased cation exchange capacity and nutrient holding capacity.
• Increased plant health, vitality and environmental resilience.
• Improved soil water penetration and capture.
• Improved fertiliser and irrigation efficiency.