PACK CONTENTS – 1 kg Shehri Kisaan Dry Rice Hulls Paddy Husk. Packed in Heavy Duty LD Pouch, further packed in specific Eretail pack. There are three primary uses for rice hulls – Construction (Thermal and Sound Insulation) Horticulture (Soil Mix, Mulch, Seed Germination) & Animal Husbandry (Animal Feed, Pet Homes, Poultry Bedding).
HORTICULTURE USE – Rice Husk can be used as a top dress or mulch product to prevent the germination and growth of weeds. By providing a depth of around 1.25”, weed seed that lands on the pot are unable to retain the moisture and proper environmental conditions to grow. The rice hull can be used as an amendment to soil replacing and/or in conjunction with perlite to provide drainage in the growing media.
WHY SHEHRI KISAAN RICE HUSK – Its uniquely processed and is a readily renewable resource requiring no mining or land disruption to produce. Drains well, and provides a good source of aeration and porosity. As so many growers have learned, it is a perfect replacement for perlite in the growing media — providing a less dusty mixing environment, lower basic cost and decomposition over time, while remaining stable during the typical plant production cycle.
ADVANTAGES – Rice Hulls physical size, shape and bulking properties produce optimum air-filled pore space, water-holding capacity and drainage, while its natural colour blends with other media components. Growers who rely on it gain sustainability, reduce input costs and sacrifice nothing in terms of plant quality. Extremely lightweight soil additive.
BENEFITS in AGRICULTURE & HOME GARDENING USE - Rice husk helps in building up Soil Organic Matter (SOM) thus enhancing nutrient retention and water-holding capacity. It is readily available, sustainable and ecologically sound. It is a local resource, natural and safe to soils, crops, humans, and animals. Great for Cactus & Succulent plant varieties, Rose Plant soil mix & Flower Plants Soil Mix.