Benefits include the following:
- Provides slow natural release of minerals and trace elements
- Stimulates soil micro-organism activity
- Raises moisture and nutrient storage capacity of soils
- Contributes to the building of humus complexes
- Buffers both high and low pH levels in soils
- Helps combat soil erosion
- Greatly improves root development
- Increases the nutrient intake of plants
- Increases yields – some trials have given results up to 400%
- Enhances flavour and texture in crops and fruit
- Produces more nutritious crops and fruit
- Increases resistance to insects and disease – resultant savings on pesticides and herbicides
- Increases resistance to frost and drought
- Quicker and sturdier growth rates
- Free natural input for organic farmers
- Non-toxic, environmentally friendly and totally natural
- Enhances sugar and mineral content in fruit and vegetables
- Decreases dependence on chemical fertilisers – good savings for farmers
- Improves water retention in free draining soils
- Revitalises existing plants and trees
- Increases both growth rate of micro-organisms and earthworm activity
- Great for compost – increases biotic-mineral content of humus and reduces smells
- Reduces mortality rates in seedlings & replanting
- Improves germination
- Research has also indicated benefits as a human and animal dietary supplement
- Odour control when sprinkled on animal bedding
- Dust plants with rock dust for insect control
- Add to compost teas to enhance micro-organism count
- The paramagnetic component of rock dust is the subject of much research and debate at present
