{"product_id":"horticultural-sand","title":"Horticultural sand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHorticultural sand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHorticultural sand gives a mix extra mineral texture and weight. It is most useful in measured amounts, especially where a potting blend feels too soft or too light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse grit:\u003c\/strong\u003e changes texture without turning to sludge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps small pots and top-heavy plants sit more firmly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs with soil, bark, pumice or perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall doses:\u003c\/strong\u003e too much sand can make a pot dense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStarting ratio\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse small amounts in succulent blends, bonsai recipes or custom mixes that need more grit. Combine it with true structure ingredients such as pumice, lava rock, bark or perlite so air spaces remain open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it’s made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery fine sand can fill pores and reduce airflow. Use a coarse horticultural grade and keep the total proportion modest for indoor containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use Horticultural sand\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds weight and reduces water-holding in mixes for dry-growing plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use to keep fine roots from sitting in soggy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best as a smaller fraction in a blend, not as the whole medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrep and handling for Horticultural sand\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick rinse removes fines so water moves evenly through the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"1l","offer_id":53298734301514,"sku":"MM-SYBOT22","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/horticulturalsand05.webp?v=1777505711","url":"https:\/\/fuliagefactory.com\/products\/horticultural-sand","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}