Agriculture & Horticulture

In agriculture and horticulture, soil faces two of its greatest challenges. Holding nutrients over time and maintaining adequate moisture.

Thanks to its ion-exchange properties and microporous structure, natural clinoptilolite zeolite has long been studied as a material that supports both of these challenges when mixed into the soil. Its potential extends across a wide range of fields, from soil conditioning to smart farming, landscaping, and turf management.

Detailed Application Areas

Soil Conditioning

An overview of how zeolite is blended into soil and the criteria for its application to improve cation retention capacity and water-holding capacity. → Soil Conditioning

Fertilizer Efficiency Management

Guidance on how the supporting effect of reducing nutrient loss is evaluated when nitrogen-based fertilizers are used together with zeolite. → Fertilizer Efficiency Management

Composting

An explanation of how zeolite is evaluated as a supporting agent for reducing ammonia emissions and regulating moisture during the compost manufacturing process. → Composting

Smart Farming & Hydroponics

An overview of how zeolite is evaluated as a substrate blending material or a nutrient-solution management aid in hydroponic and smart-farming environments. → Smart Farming & Hydroponics

Landscaping & Tree Care

Guidance on how zeolite is used as a support material for soil water retention and nutrient retention in landscape plantings, street trees, and tree installation. → Landscaping & Tree Care

Golf Courses & Turf

An explanation of how zeolite is evaluated as a support material for soil water-retention management and nutrient retention in turf growing environments. → Golf Courses & Turf

Considerations for Agricultural & Horticultural Use

While zeolite is a useful support material in soil conditioning and agriculture, its effectiveness can vary depending on soil type, crop characteristics, mixing ratio, and moisture conditions. Before adoption, it is necessary to select the appropriate particle size for the intended purpose and to review the proper application rate.

Agriculture & Horticulture

In agriculture and horticulture, soil faces two of its greatest challenges. Holding nutrients over time and maintaining adequate moisture.

Thanks to its cation exchange capacity of CEC 1.6–2.0 meq/g and its 4.0–7.0 Å microporous structure, KMI natural clinoptilolite zeolite has long been studied as a material that supports both of these challenges when mixed into the soil. In particular, its role in adsorbing and retaining nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) to improve fertilizer efficiency, enhancing soil water retention, and reducing ammonia emissions during composting has attracted attention.

KMIZEOLITE holds OMRI Listed (KMI-10365, approved for organic use) certification, making it applicable to organic cultivation as well. It is also a CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) registered product that meets agricultural specification standards. In the agriculture and horticulture sector, 30×50 mesh (0.3–0.6 mm) fine grades are mainly evaluated for soil blending, while 100 mesh and finer (<150 μm) powders are evaluated for fertilizer formulation and adsorption.

Detailed Application Areas

Soil Conditioning

An overview of how zeolite is blended into soil and the criteria for its application to improve the soil's cation retention capacity (CEC) and water-holding capacity. It explains the principle by which CEC of 1.6–2.0 meq/g contributes to reducing nutrient loss in the soil. → Soil Conditioning

Fertilizer Efficiency Management

Guidance on how the supporting effect of reducing N and K nutrient loss is evaluated when nitrogen-based fertilizers are used together with zeolite. → Fertilizer Efficiency Management

Composting

An explanation of how zeolite is evaluated as a supporting agent for reducing ammonia emissions and regulating moisture during the compost manufacturing process. The product's characteristic moisture content of up to 10% is advantageous for managing compost moisture. → Composting

Smart Farming & Hydroponics

An overview of how zeolite is evaluated as a substrate blending material or a nutrient-solution management aid in hydroponic and smart-farming environments. → Smart Farming & Hydroponics

Landscaping & Tree Care

Guidance on how zeolite is used as a support material for soil water retention and nutrient retention in landscape plantings, street trees, and tree installation. → Landscaping & Tree Care

Golf Courses & Turf

An explanation of how zeolite is evaluated as a support material for soil water-retention management and nutrient retention in turf growing environments. → Golf Courses & Turf

Considerations for Agricultural & Horticultural Use

While zeolite is a useful support material in soil conditioning and agriculture, its effectiveness can vary depending on soil type, crop characteristics, mixing ratio, and moisture conditions. Before adoption, it is necessary to select the appropriate particle size for the intended purpose and to review the proper application rate.

OMRI certification details and agricultural specifications can be found on the Certifications page, and material property data on the TDS. To test under actual cultivation conditions, submit a sample request, or if you need bulk supply, inquire about a bulk quotation.