Attapulgite or zeolite? A comparison for crops
Attapulgite holds water; zeolite holds water and fertiliser. An evidence-based comparison of two Greek minerals for crops.
Zeolite in Agriculture
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Lecture by Nikos Lygeros in Sotira: zeolite: an innovation in agriculture, livestock farming and tourism
The Municipality of Ayia Napa and the Municipal District of Sotira are organising, on Monday 28 September 2026 at 7.00 pm, a lecture by Nikos Lygeros on zeolite as an innovation in agriculture, livestock farming and tourism. Admission is free.
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Zeolite, Bentonite, Diatomaceous earth, Kaolin: Which mineral for which job?
🪨 Mineral Guide ⚖️ Comparison 🌱 Agriculture · Livestock · Health Zeolite, bentonite, diatomaceous earth and kaolin are all four natural minerals that resemble ‘white powder’ and promise to cleanse, protect or nourish. However, they are not interchangeable — their internal structure is completely different, and it is precisely this that determines where each one…
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Is zeolite carcinogenic? What does science actually say?
🪨 Zeolite & Health ⚖️ Myths & Facts 🔬 Scientific evidence You may have read somewhere that ‘zeolite powder is carcinogenic’. It’s a perfectly reasonable concern — and the answer lies in just one word: which zeolite. Because dozens of different minerals are grouped under the same name, each behaving completely differently within the body….
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How to Use EcoPlant® Correctly — Complete Guide 2026 | Zeolife
EcoPlant® works — but only if you apply it correctly. Incorrect dilution? You’ll miss out on the benefits. Wrong time? The leaves might get burnt. Wrong method? A waste of money. In this guide, you’ll learn step-by-step how to apply EcoPlant® correctly to every crop, with the right dosages, dilutions and timing. 🧮 Want the…
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How to Calculate the Zeolite Dosage per Crop & Soil Type
Zeolite works — but only if you apply the right amount. Too little? You miss out on the benefits. Too much? A waste of money. In this guide, you’ll learn how to calculate the exact dose of zeolite for your agricultural application based on three factors: crop, soil and product purity. 🧮 Do you just…
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Which zeolite should you choose? – Short Video
zeolite is a natural mineral with many applications, but its origin and processing play an important role in determining where it is best used. Different grades can be used in agriculture 🌱, livestock farming 🐄 or in more specialised applications. Did you know that not all zeolites are the same? 🤔
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How to change the grade of your olive oil – Short Video
What do chemical analyses reveal when you interpret them correctly? 🫒 Using a detailed table of results, we present the development of an olive oil over a three-year period: improvement in quality indicators, a change in category and the attainment of a health claim. #Zeolife #zeolite #zeolifegr #oliveoil #healthclaim
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Questions and answers about zeolite in agriculture – Short Video
In this video, we answer your questions from our previous short video regarding the use of zeolite in agriculture.
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How to increase your crop yield with zeolite – Short Video
With zeolite, crops become more resilient and stable. It retains moisture for longer, improves soil fertility and boosts crop yields, even in difficult weather conditions.
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The mineral that is used EVERYWHERE – Short Video
A natural mineral with applications in: – Agricultural production – Livestock farming – Water filtration – Cosmetics – Dietary supplements – Industry zeolite is not just a “fad”. It is a tool.
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The history of Greek zeolite: from antiquity to the present day
zeolite, this unique volcanic mineral with its remarkable purifying and pollutant-binding properties, is nothing new in Greece. The earliest references to the use of zeolite date back to antiquity, when the Greeks harnessed the power of natural rocks for hygiene, food storage and water purification. Today, Greek zeolite, particularly that from the region of Thrace,…
