{"id":87472,"date":"2023-03-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/"},"modified":"2025-02-06T16:15:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T15:15:02","slug":"what-is-diatomaceous-earth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Diatomaceous Earth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When growing crops, many problems can arise, most of them caused by <strong>multiple invading species that attack the crops<\/strong>. To avoid them, products such as diatomaceous earth are very useful. This compound has many uses and is of great benefit to the soil. This natural fertiliser is characterised by its white colour. In the following, we will detail <strong>what diatomaceous earth is and how to use it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[ppgbo products=&#8221;5090,6046,7175&#8243; language=&#8221;en&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a24de444e77c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a24de444e77c\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/#Diatomaceous_earth_or_diatomite\" >Diatomaceous earth or diatomite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/#What_is_diatomaceous_earth\" >What is diatomaceous earth?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/#Diatomaceous_earth_composition\" >Diatomaceous earth composition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/#What_is_the_use_of_diatomaceous_earth_for_cannabis_crops\" >What is the use of diatomaceous earth for cannabis crops?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/#Acts_as_an_ecological_insecticide\" >Acts as an ecological insecticide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/#Used_to_condition_the_soil\" >Used to condition the soil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/#Promotes_plant_stability\" >Promotes plant stability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\/#How_to_use_it\" >How to use it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diatomaceous_earth_or_diatomite\"><\/span>Diatomaceous earth or diatomite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diatom algae<\/strong> belong to the marine phytoplankton, they are <strong>unicellular and fossilized<\/strong>. Today, about <strong>20,000 living species<\/strong> are essential for maintaining the marine food chain. These single-celled algae can form star-shaped colonies, zigzag structures, or fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the characteristics of diatoms are their cell walls of opaline silicon, a type of hydrated silicon dioxide, also known as frustule. This is the element that <strong>establishes this fertiliser\u2019s properties<\/strong>. In addition, these organisms are frequently used for research on specific environmental conditions, climate change or water quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_diatomaceous_earth\"><\/span>What is diatomaceous earth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diatoms have been <strong>forming marine phytoplankton for thousands of years. <\/strong>Indeed, they appeared in the early Jurassic period during prehistoric times, not only in the sea but also in fresh water. So when the diatom died, the frustule remained in the sediment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the seas and lakes dried out, they settled to the bottom, accumulating soil stumps over time and fossilising the silica exoskeletons. It is common to find diatoms under several soil stumps in various environments where there was once a sea. This soil has a whitish colour, caused by <strong>its high organic silica content.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The frustules are considerably porous, as is the soil that contains them, which results in the retention of <strong>mineral salts, metals, organic matter and even water<\/strong> on the surface; therefore, perfect for crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/diatomeas.jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"Diatomaceous\" class=\"wp-image-55596\" title=\"Diatomaceous\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diatomaceous_earth_composition\"><\/span>Diatomaceous earth composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diatomaceous earth is composed of <strong>more than 40 mineral nutrients<\/strong>, of which 3 main ones are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Indeed, it is an ideal fertiliser for various <a href=\"http:\/\/gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/cannabis-sustainability-in-cultivation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainable cannabis crops<\/a> and plants. Other nutrients also present are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Silicon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium carbonate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnesium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aluminium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potassium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium sulphate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phosphorus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chlorine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_use_of_diatomaceous_earth_for_cannabis_crops\"><\/span>What is the use of diatomaceous earth for cannabis crops?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the best-known uses are :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acts_as_an_ecological_insecticide\"><\/span>Acts as an ecological insecticide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main uses is to eliminate insects that can harm crops, especially in hot climates. This <strong>substance is safe and natural and does not damage plants<\/strong>. In addition, unlike chemical insecticides, they do not develop resistance and therefore do not lose their effectiveness over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If used as an insecticide, it <strong>absorbs the lipids of the outer strain of the exoskeletons<\/strong> of many insect species by dehydrating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Used_to_condition_the_soil\"><\/span>Used to condition the soil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When growing cannabis, you want the best soil for your plants. With diatoms, you will increase the moisture retention in the substrate, containing a large amount of liquid that helps to dry more slowly. This natural additive also <strong>helps to retain nutrients and improve oxygenation while increasing sponginess<\/strong>. In addition, it contains micronutrients so that the plants can better assimilate these elements such as phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_plant_stability\"><\/span>Promotes plant stability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It releases nutrients so that they are available when the plants need them, thanks to the <strong>silica content of diatomaceous<\/strong> <strong>earth<\/strong>. When plant tissue assimilates silica, it helps improve the its ability to re<strong>ceive more nutrients when activated<\/strong>. It also provides greater stability, resulting in higher yields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tierra-de-diatomeas.jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"Diatomaceous earth\" class=\"wp-image-55597\" title=\"Diatomaceous earth\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_it\"><\/span>How to use it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diatomaceous earth can be applied to the crop as a <strong>foliar application or through irrigation water<\/strong>. Products such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/trabe-nutrients\/1855-diatomaceaous-earth-thc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diatical Diatomaceous Earth <\/a>are ideal for all stages of development. It can be used in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To prevent<\/strong>: add 10 g per litre of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To treat<\/strong>: add 20 g\/L, once a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it is a <strong>non-toxic substance<\/strong>, its use can irritate the skin and eyes, as well as the nose or throat if inhaled. Continued exposure to this type of substance can <strong>lead to serious health problems<\/strong>, including respiratory problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All growers are looking for the best for their plants, so it is important to understand <strong>what diatomaceous earth is<\/strong>, <strong>its characteristics, and how to use <\/strong>in cannabis crops to achieve excellent results.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When growing crops, many problems can arise, most of them caused by multiple invading species that attack the crops. To avoid them, products such as diatomaceous earth are very useful. This compound has many uses and is of great benefit to the soil. This natural fertiliser is characterised by its white colour. 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