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Small Black Lava Rock - 1/2 Cubic Foot is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Ever noticed how perlite seems to float to the top of your containers, leaving your soil uneven and your plants struggling? It can be frustrating watching your soil shift instead of staying exactly where you want it. 🌱
That's where our Small Black Lava Rock steps in. Screened to 3/8" minus and packed with natural lava rock powder, this mineral-rich alternative stays put, supports soil structure, and even feeds your plants over time. It's everything you wish perlite could be and more.
No more floating perlite. This lava rock holds steady, keeping your soil layers consistent from start to finish.
The natural lava rock powder delivers a slow, steady release of minerals that enrich your soil and support thriving plants. 🌋
Unlike perlite that can break down and lose effectiveness, this black lava rock stands the test of time in your containers or raised beds. 💪
Screened to 3/8" minus, these small to medium pieces look similar to perlite but perform even better and the "minus" means that the smaller particles like sand aren't screened out and this makes an excellent rock dust source for living soil and garden beds.
You will want to screen out the perfect size pieces for your use and save the sand particles for your garden or potentially use for bonsai species that require more moisture holding like tropical bonsai.
Nothing added. Just beautiful black lava rock straight from nature to your soil. 🖤
Add 10% to 30% lava rock by volume into your potting mix for best results. Adjust based on your plant’s drainage needs.
Spread a thin layer over the surface of your soil to help with moisture retention and improve the look of your containers.
When replanting, simply rinse and reuse. This lava rock holds up season after season!
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Unlike the pumice the black lava has a lot of dust in it. Be nice if it was screened. Trying to get all the ingredients to make a good bonsai mix. Glad you have the pumice and lava. Still looking for a good substitute for akadama. Any ideas?
Love it will always recommend to buy it i have 2 years buying from the company and always happy with the orders
Perfect.
I am in the process of building a new batch of soil (additional, not replacement). This is for both medicinal and vegetable plants. Making about 150 gallons. Love the BAS products for anything I grow which will be entering my body. I can already taste the tomatoes, peppers, and cabbage; in addition to the medicine. Just waiting on my 150 gallon Grassroots pot coming from you for mixing. Jeremy, you and your team are phenomenal!
Its part of a recipe, I got what I paid for.
Ever noticed how perlite seems to float to the top of your containers, leaving your soil uneven and your plants struggling? It can be frustrating watching your soil shift instead of staying exactly where you want it. 🌱
That's where our Small Black Lava Rock steps in. Screened to 3/8" minus and packed with natural lava rock powder, this mineral-rich alternative stays put, supports soil structure, and even feeds your plants over time. It's everything you wish perlite could be and more.
No more floating perlite. This lava rock holds steady, keeping your soil layers consistent from start to finish.
The natural lava rock powder delivers a slow, steady release of minerals that enrich your soil and support thriving plants. 🌋
Unlike perlite that can break down and lose effectiveness, this black lava rock stands the test of time in your containers or raised beds. 💪
Screened to 3/8" minus, these small to medium pieces look similar to perlite but perform even better and the "minus" means that the smaller particles like sand aren't screened out and this makes an excellent rock dust source for living soil and garden beds.
You will want to screen out the perfect size pieces for your use and save the sand particles for your garden or potentially use for bonsai species that require more moisture holding like tropical bonsai.
Nothing added. Just beautiful black lava rock straight from nature to your soil. 🖤
Add 10% to 30% lava rock by volume into your potting mix for best results. Adjust based on your plant’s drainage needs.
Spread a thin layer over the surface of your soil to help with moisture retention and improve the look of your containers.
When replanting, simply rinse and reuse. This lava rock holds up season after season!
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