Azomite Natural Trace Minerals

A Uniquely Natural Material, Mined in Central Utah, USA

AZOMITE® is listed by the prestigious Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in certified organic production.

AZOMITE SUSTAINED-RELEASE: 30 & 60LBS

AZOMITE® is a highly mineralized complex silica ore (Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate or HSCAS), mined in Utah from an ancient deposit left by an volcanic eruption that filled a small nearby seabed an estimated 30 million years ago. AZOMITE® is used as a naturally rich soil re-mineralizer for plants, as well as a feed ingredient for animals. In a typical chemical assay, AZOMITE® contains more than 70 trace minerals which include many rare earth elements (lanthanides). Many of these elements have been depleted from soils worldwide.
AZOMITE® requires no mixing. It is odorless, will not burn plants and will not restrict aeration or water penetration. AZOMITE® is not manufactured or chemically prepared. It is 100% natural and completely free from additives, synthetics or fillers.
AZOMITE® is mined from an ancient volcanic ash deposit in central Utah, USA. Scientists believe that the unique chemical make-up of AZOMITE® was created when an ancient volcano erupted and the ash settled into a seabed. The combination of seawater, fed by hundreds of rivers rich in minerals, and the rare and abundant minerals present in volcanic ash created the AZOMITE® mineral composition unique to its deposit.

SOIL APPLICATION RATES

Field Crops: Apply 75 – 200 lbs. per acre initially followed by annual maintenance of 50 – 100 lbs. per acre or according to needs based on soil quality.
Citrus/Fruit/Vines: Apply annually to all trees on ground surface under the drip line at the rate of 1 to 5 pounds, depending on the tree size. (Refer to table above for more guidelines.) Double the application for decline or blight stricken trees. For grapes, apply 1⁄2 lb. to 1 lb. to the soil around each plant and lightly till into soil.
Flowers/Plants/Vegetables: When preparing the soil, use AZOMITE® at the rate of 1 lb. per 10 sq. ft. If in rows, mix into the soil along the rows at rate of 1 lb. per 25 ft. of row. If bed is established, sprinkle around each plant. For houseplants, mix 1 teaspoon per 2-inch pot diameter with potting soil before planting. Give 1 teaspoon quarterly thereafter. For roses, apply 1/2 lb. to 1 lb. to the soil around each plant and lightly till into soil.
Lawn/Turf Care: For existing lawns, a 44 pound bag will cover 12,000 to 15,000 square feet. Apply up to 4 times per year. For new lawns, apply at a heavier rate and till into soil before planting seed or laying sod.
Ornamentals/Shrubs/Trees: Apply annually to all trees on ground surface under the drip line. Recommended application for trees:

Tree Base Diameter < 10” . Rate: 1 – 5 lbs.
Tree Base Diameter: 10” – 20” . Rate: 5 – 15 lbs.
Tree Base Diameter > 20” . Rate: 15 – 40 lbs.

Apply light coating from trunk to drip line. For ornamentals and shrubs, apply 1⁄2 lb. to 1 lb. to the soil around each plant and lightly till into soil.

FEED RATION GUIDELINES

Aquatic/Crustaceans: Generally, the addition of AZOMITE® at 0.5% is suggested. Shrimp and tilapia studies using from 0.3% to 1.0% have all reported significant increase in weight gain.
Beef: We recommend adding AZOMITE® at 1/2% (10 pounds per ton) of the total prepared feed mix. A maximum of 2% (40 pounds per ton) may be added in accordance with good feed manufacturing or feeding practices or offered “free choice”.
Dairy Cows: We recommend adding 2-4 ounces of AZOMITE® to the daily rations of dairy cows.
Horses: We recommend adding 2-4 ounces of AZOMITE® to the daily rations of horses.
Poultry: For poultry on a prepared feed diet, we recommend adding AZOMITE® at 1/2% (10 pounds per ton) of the total feed mix. A maximum of 2% (40 pounds per ton) may be added in accordance with good feed manufacturing or feeding practices.
Sheep: For livestock on a prepared feed diet, we generally recommend adding AZOMITE® at 1/2% (10 pounds per ton) of the total feed mix. A maximum of 2% (40 pounds per ton) may be added in accordance with good feed manufacturing or feeding practices.
Swine: For livestock on a prepared feed diet, we generally recommend adding AZOMITE® at 1/2% (10 pounds per ton) of the total feed mix. A maximum of 2% (40 pounds per ton) may be added in accordance with good feed manufacturing or feeding practices.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE DOES AZOMITE® COME FROM?

AZOMITE® is mined from an ancient volcanic ash deposit in central Utah, USA. Scientists believe that the unique chemical make-up of AZOMITE® was created when an ancient volcano erupted and the ash settled into a seabed. The combination of seawater, fed by hundreds of rivers rich in minerals, and the rare and abundant minerals present in volcanic ash created the AZOMITE® mineral composition unique to its deposit. Today, this geologic characteristic is an outcropping known as a “hogback”.

WILL AZOMITE® WORK ON ANY SOIL?

If a soil has a very high or very low pH, many of the trace elements may become unavailable to the plant. AZOMITE® has created positive results in a variety of soils all over the world. The pH of AZOMITE® is 8.0; however adding AZOMITE® does not seem to raise the pH. A pH of less than 7 is considered acidic. If the pH becomes too acidic, the availability of the soil’s aluminum and manganese can become toxic to plants. If the pH is too high (alkaline), the phosphorus and many trace elements are bound by the complex mineral interactions and are not available to the plant. Calcium is critical in maintaining a moderate pH (6.0 to 7.5) and is present in AZOMITE® at about 3.67%.

WHAT TYPES OF PLANTS IS AZOMITE® EFFECTIVE ON?

AZOMITE® tests have reported positive results in many plant species including: wine grapes, table grapes, sugarcane, potatoes, rice, watermelon, tomatoes, melons, cantaloupes, onion, garlic, papaya, lemons, oranges, cocoa, coffee, mango, oaks, pines, peaches, chilies, berries, eggplant, tobacco, ornamentals, wheat, corn and many others. AZOMITE® is uniquely capable of nourishing most plant life as it provides the trace elements that the native soil is often lacking.

HOW IS AZOMITE APPLIED TO THE SOIL?

Granulated AZOMITE® is available for easy soil application in a broadcast spreader. As long as AZOMITE® is in the root zone, the plant will benefit. Most farmers apply AZOMITE® directly to the soil at planting. Water will ensure that the roots are able to reach the trace elements.

CAN TOO MUCH AZOMITE® BE TOXIC?

No. AZOMITE® is 100% naturally-derived and completely free from additives, synthetics or fillers. It is not chemically altered, and its natural, nontoxic composition will not harm plants or the environment. In one tomato experiment, AZOMITE Minerals tested AZOMITE® at 25% of the soil mix to assure the Company that there was absolutely no toxicity. The test plants averaged more that double the height of the controls that did not recieve AZOMITE®. Although taller, the plants were somewhat spindly in appearance; so while not harmful, we do not recommend such a high dose for soil within normal testing ranges. In addition, many accredited research studies have been completed with various livestock species with no negative results. It is interesting to note that multiple billions (from chickens to hogs to shrimp) have been raised adding feed grade AZOMITE® at up to 2% of their feed rations.

IS AZOMITE A BENTONITE?

No, Bentonite is an absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate. AZOMITE® is a Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate (HSCAS), and does not swell.

IS AZOMITE A ROCK DUST?

Yes, but it is very different from the few glacial rock dust products on the market. AZOMITE® is a mineralized, compacted volcanic ash in origin and is volcanic rather than glacial.