{"product_id":"vermiculita-expandida","title":"Expanded vermiculite","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaintaining constant humidity in professional seedbeds, retaining nutrients in delicate substrates, or ensuring uniform germination in plant production requires an expanded mineral calibrated for controlled water retention. This expanded vermiculite—also called \u003cstrong\u003eexpanded mica\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eexpanded laminar silicate\u003c\/strong\u003e—is supplied by Gardese in 100 L bags in two granulations (Fine 1-3 mm and Medium 3-6 mm), designed for seedbeds, propagation, hydroponic mixes, nurseries, and urban gardens where water retention is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture and nutrient retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e the laminar structure absorbs water and nutrients and releases them slowly, keeping the substrate hydrated between waterings without waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced aeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e provides porosity without the extreme drainage speed of perlite, an ideal condition in seedbeds where humidity must be constant but oxygen needs to be available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral pH and chemically inert:\u003c\/strong\u003e does not alter the pH of the substrate or interfere with organic or synthetic fertilizers, making it compatible with any professional mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterility and cleanliness:\u003c\/strong\u003e sterile inorganic mineral, free of pathogens, pests, and weed seeds, a critical condition in commercial plant production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGardese controlled sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e modern expanded vermiculite, without the historical contaminations that affected old batches of industrial origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications and typical uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeedbeds and professional germination: the Fine version retains uniform moisture around the seed during the critical period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCutting propagation: facilitates rooting by maintaining constant humidity in the cut area without rotting the tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMixes for succulents and bonsai: combined with perlite and coir for a balance of retention and drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydroponic substrate cultivation: inert medium that retains the nutrient solution between irrigation cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn economical vermiculite fails in two areas: the granulometric calibration is inconsistent and the origin can be questionable (vermiculite from some historical mines brought serious contaminations). Gardese works with modern vermiculite of certified origin and uniform calibration, which separates a safe and predictable material from a generic bag of uncertain origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e expanded vermiculite, expanded mica, expanded laminar silicate, vermiculite.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn Dominican Republic and the Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e vermiculita, mica para jardín, mineral expandido para semilleros.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e vermiculite (USA), expanded vermiculite (USA), vermiculita expandida (ES, MX, CO), mica vermiculita (LATAM).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GARDESE","offers":[{"title":"Fine [1 - 3 mm (0.04 - 0.12 in)] \/ 100 L (26.4 gal) bag","offer_id":52100737597768,"sku":"564562","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium [3 - 6 mm (0.12 - 0.24 in)] \/ 100 L (26.4 gal) bag","offer_id":52274404720968,"sku":"213432","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/vermiculita-expandida-agricola-huertos-rd.png?v=1771869993","url":"https:\/\/dodom.com\/en\/products\/expanded-vermiculite","provider":"Dodom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}