Zeolite for Turf Maintenance September 8th, 2009
Zeolite is a 100% natural mineral. Zeolite has a unique, electrically charged crystal structure that results in the selective absorption and storing of many of the nutrients that are released from fertilizers. When the plant needs these nutrients they are released from the zeolite.
Positive molecules (cations) are attracted and become attached to the negative charge of the zeolite crystals. Molecules smaller than four angstroms enter inside the crystal, taking advantage of the enormous surface area.
Thus, much less fertilizer is used as compared to application without Zeolite, and excess fertilizer components do not enter the local water supply during runoff.