01SANDS & SOILS
Ancient sediment for modern gardens
A fine, pale powder drawn from ancient marine deposits, this diatomaceous earth brings a quiet, mineral presence to the garden and the paddock. It sits lightly on soil surfaces and plant leaves, working quietly within the ecosystem rather than disrupting it.
Designed for both horticulturalists and livestock keepers, it serves as a gentle additive to feed or a dry dust for pest management. It suits those who prefer organic methods that can be applied even during harvest without lingering residues.
Garden, Pet and Livestock Grade Fossil Shell Flour in Resealable Bag.
02ORIGIN
Mined from Australian geological strata
Sourced directly from local deposits, this material is primarily composed of fossilized shell fragments. The extraction process preserves the natural structure of the diatoms, resulting in a product that is chemically inert yet physically active. Its origin ensures a consistent supply of high-quality sediment tailored for the specific conditions of Australian agriculture and home gardening.
04APPLICATION
Flexible rates for plants and animals
For outdoor areas, apply approximately two hundred fifty to five hundred grams per one hundred square metres. A liquid spray requires two hundred fifty grams per four litres of water. In livestock, initial rates vary by species, such as fifteen percent of dry feed for poultry or half a cup for horses, tapering down for ongoing maintenance. Always adjust based on animal size and farm practices.
05SAFETY
Organic purity for sensitive environments
Because it is pure and organic, this earth can be dusted onto fruit, flower, and vegetable crops right up until the moment of harvesting. It poses no harm to humans or animals upon contact, though it is wise to avoid spraying when bees are actively pollinating. Note that while food grade, it is not sterilised, making it unsuitable for direct human ingestion.
06AT A GLANCE
The key points
- Mined in Australia, this is pure fossil shell flour
- Particle size ranges from super fine to 2mm
- Suitable for dusting crops on the day of harvest
- 20kg carton weight for bulk application
- Not sterilised; not for direct human consumption
About this product
Livestock and Garden Grade Diatomaceous Earth Mined here in Australia, mainly used as an additive to livestock, poultry, pet feed, dusting pens and adding to grains for pest control and worming.
Diatomaceous Earth can be used for dusting green houses, dusting fruit, flower and vegetable crops. Can be done even on day of harvesting crops with no harm to animals or humans as it is pure and organic. Don’t dust when Bees are present.
Please Note: Although this fossil shell flour is food grade, it has not been sterilised, hence is it NOT suitable for human consumption.
Specifications
Particle size: Ranges from 80% Super Fine Grade with some 20% particles up to 2mm – 20 to 200 UM size particles.
Suggestions For Use
Around the Home
Outside areas – approx. 250g – 500g per 100 square metres (dry powder)
As a liquid spray – approx. 250g per 4 litres water
Lightly sprinkle in carpets
Livestock and Pets
Feed rates for livestock and domestic pets vary due to the differences in farm practices and animal size. Suggested feed rates are as follows:
Animal · Initial Rate · Ongoing
Dairy and Beef Cattle · 5% of dry feed per day for 90days (300g) · 2% of dry feed per day (130g)
Goats, sheep, pigs · 10% of dry feed per day for 90 days · 5% of dry feed or grain per day
Horses, Donkeys · ½ to 1 cup in feed per day · 2% per day
Chickens, Ducks · 15% of dry feed per day · 5-15% per day
Large dogs (>50kg): 1-2 heaped tablespoons per day
Large dogs (>35kg): 1 tablespoon per day
Medium dogs (15-35kg): ½ – 1 tablespoon per day
Small dogs (<15kg): 1 teaspoon per day
Puppies: ½ to 1 teaspoon per day
Cats: 1 teaspoon per day
Kittens: ½ teaspoon per day
Horticulture
Before planting – use 2-5 kgs per 15 metre row
Mixing with soil – 250g to a hole 300mm wide by 300mm deep
500g to 8 litres water to spray top and underside of leaves
Approximate coverage for gardens:
250g will treat 25 square metres
500g will treat 50 square metres
Agriculture
As anti-caking agent in grain – 2% per volume
Agricultural farming – approximately 1000kgs per hectare per year*
High quality silica has a residual effect when used in soil and depending on the soil conditions prior to first application its subsequent application rate will most likely be reduced and may even be unnecessary for a period of 1 to 3 years.
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