Zeolite in Agriculture

In the most recently published study by the University of Patras, the effectiveness of natural zeolite in removing ammonium ions from synthetic wastewater and from secondary whey was investigated. Subsequently, the use of this zeolite as a fertiliser in wheat cultivation was investigated, given that zeolite can release bound nitrogen into the soil.

For the third year running, the Avanta Cultural Association of Alexandroupoli is organising the now well-established Avanta Festival of Zeolite and Traditional Plants. The festival is regarded as the most significant event in the region, aimed at promoting and preserving traditional seeds through organic farming whilst utilising natural zeolite.

In this article, you will find the three most important tips for choosing the right zeolite for agricultural use. By following these tips, you will benefit from the significant properties of zeolite right from the very first year.

In this video, we visited Thourio in Nea Orestiada, where Mr Dimitris planted new cherry trees, adding zeolite to the planting hole.

A study by the University of Patras, which investigated the effectiveness of natural zeolite in removing ammonium ions from synthetic wastewater and from whey.

The efficiency of natural zeolite to remove ammonium from artificial wastewater (ammonium aqueous solutions) and to treat second cheese whey was examined, aiming to recover nitrogen nutrients that can be used for further applications, such as slow-release fertilizers. Sorption experiments were performed using artificial wastewater and zeolite of different granulometries (i.e., 0.71–1.0, 1.8–2.0, 2.0–2.8, 2.8–4.0, and 4.0–5.0 mm). The granulometry of the zeolite had no significant effect on its ability to absorb ammonium. Nevertheless, smaller particles (0.71–1.0 mm) exhibited quicker NH4+-N adsorption rates of up to 93.0% in the first 10 min. Zeolite as a Potential Medium for Ammonium Recovery ... Read more

Zeolite and its potential uses in agriculture C. Sangeetha* and P. Baskar1, Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, India. Received: 10-09-2015 Accepted: 25-02-2016 DOI:10.18805/ar.v0iof.9627 ABSTRACT In many parts of the world food security is being affected due to declining quality and/or quantity of the soil resource base and climate change. In this context, farming with zeolites has drawn attention. Zeolites are natural aluminosilicates present in rocks different part of the world. Use of zeolite has gained a momentum in the recent past owing to multitude of benefits accured from them. Zeolites are useful in agriculture because of their ... Read more

Seyyed Ali Akbar Nakhli 1 Madrid Delkash Email author 1 Babak Ebrazi Bakhshayesh 1 Hossein Kazemian 2,3 1.Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of DelawareNewarkUSA 2.Zeolitic & Nano-Materials LabWestern UniversityLondonCanada 3.College of Science and ManagementUniversity of Northern British ColumbiaPrince GeorgeCanada Application of Zeolites for Sustainable Agriculture: a Review on Water and Nutrient Retention Abstract Developing urbanization, water shortage, watercourse pollution, and demands for more food due to population growth require a more efficient water irrigation and fertilizer application. Retaining nutrients and water in agricultural soils brings about higher crop yields and prevents pollution of water courses. Among different solutions, zeolites, which are environmental friendly, ubiquitous, and inexpensive, have been extensively employed in ... Read more

Ποιος είναι ο πιο σωστός τρόπος ενσωμάτωσης του ζεόλιθου σε υπάρχοντα δέντρα; Με ποιόν τρόπο θα πετύχουμε το μέγιστο δυνατό αποτέλεσμα και έτσι θα εκμεταλλευτούμε πλήρως τις μοναδικές ιδιότητες του ζεόλιθου; Ο καλύτερος τρόπος ενσωμάτωσης σε υπάρχοντα δέντρα φαίνεται να είναι η ανάμειξη του ζεόλιθου με το έδαφος, σε όλη την επιφάνεια της ριζικής σφαίρας  και μέχρι βάθος 20 εκατοστών. Έτσι ο ζεόλιθος δρα από ένα τμήμα της επιφάνειας του εδάφους ως διαχειριστής των θρεπτικών συστατικών και του νερού. Για παλιά δέντρα, η σωστή κοκκομετρία είναι ο φυσικός ζεόλιθος 2,5-5mm. Στο διαδίκτυο υπάρχουν δημοσιευμένοι πολλοί τρόποι και τεχνικές, οι οποίοι πραγματεύονται ... Read more

EcoPlant® – Boost your yields – An eco-friendly, safe, non-toxic product. What is it? EcoPlant® is an innovative liquid solution derived from microbial fermentation, produced through a new generation of microbial fermentation using nanobiotechnology. Various sugars, such as sucrose, glucose, fructose, galactose and glycerine, are used in this fermentation process. Other pure, renewable, organic nutrients authorised for use as food are also utilised. It is rich in nutritional enhancers, such as trace elements (iron, zinc, manganese, cobalt) and minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, biomass, vitamins, amino acids). It acts as a carrier of trace elements and minerals to plants, due ... Read more

Zeolite for young trees? What is the best way to incorporate it? Many growers are now incorporating natural zeolite into every new tree planting. In this context, there are many opinions on how zeolite should be incorporated. There are also many videos online demonstrating various methods of incorporation.  For example, adding it to the planting hole – in a single layer, in several layers, at the bottom, around the tree, and many other ways. In theory, zeolite, however it is incorporated, can only have a positive effect. This is simply because it has nothing to ‘give’ but merely manages whatever ... Read more

Zeolite: conserving nutrients and water. Read the article below to find out how zeolite helps conserve nutrients and water and promotes sustainable agriculture. Increasing urbanisation, water scarcity and the demand for more food require more efficient water irrigation. At the same time, they necessitate the application of more fertilisers. Retaining nutrients and water in agricultural soils leads to significantly higher yields. By the same token, it also prevents the pollution of water resources. According to a new study, one of the most effective solutions appears to be the use of natural zeolite.  zeolite is environmentally friendly, readily available and inexpensive, ... Read more