Application of Green Basalt

Application of - GREEN BASALT

✅ Areas of application of basalt flour:

Green Basalt is a natural mineral fertilizer that can be applied in powdered or granulated form. It is suitable for all types of crops: agricultural, fruit, vegetable, herbs, flowers, and perennial plants. It can also be used on permanent grasslands, meadows, pastures, and lawns, especially in high-use areas like sports fields, golf courses, and urban green spaces.

In field cultivation, the best results are achieved by applying basalt flour during autumn or spring tillage. It can also be applied topically or mixed with organic fertilizers (e.g. compost, manure, slurry, poultry litter). It enriches them with micronutrients and helps retain nitrogen in the soil.

An effective method is to spread the flour directly on snow – the structured meltwater carries minerals deep into the soil, creating a fully natural fertilizer.

Thanks to its alkaline reaction, basalt flour eliminates the need for aggressive liming. It is compatible with all organic and mineral fertilizers and can be used together with beneficial soil microorganisms.

🌳 Tree and shrub planting

When planting fruit trees or shrubs, basalt flour can be added to the planting holes and mixed with the soil. You can also prepare a root slurry with basalt flour and apply it directly to the root system. For existing orchards, apply within the tree canopy zone.

🌿 Garden use

In the garden, rock flour can be used as a top dressing, sprinkled in rows or rings around plants. It should be mixed with the top layer of soil or covered with compost. Basalt flour can also serve as a seed treatment for seeds, bulbs, or root systems of biennial and perennial plants. It can be mixed with other dry or wet treatments. The best time for application is a few days before sowing or planting.

🪱 Dosage and pest control

Dosage: 50–100 kg of basalt flour per 1000 kg of organic mass, preferably applied in layers. It is an excellent additive to vermicompost and ideal for home cultivation of vegetables and herbs.

Dusting plants with basalt flour helps to naturally repel pests such as aphids (on cabbage, kohlrabi, potatoes), as well as flea beetles and other soft-bodied insects. Apply in the early morning when leaves are moist with dew. Recommended rate: 1–2 kg per 100 m².

The fine dust clogs the insects’ breathing holes and causes dehydration. Microscopic basalt particles settle between body segments, damaging the exoskeleton and causing death by desiccation or starvation.

Basalt flour also protects plants from root maggots (e.g. cabbage root fly) and slugs – create protective rings around garden beds or individual plants. The minerals will gradually be absorbed by the soil, providing long-term micronutrient supplementation.

🍃 Disease resistance and regular application

Basalt rock powder also helps protect against plant diseases, especially those affecting leaves and fruit trees. Regular application increases resistance to:

Late blight
Gray mold
Powdery mildew (true and false)
Many other fungal pathogens

Thanks to its silica (SiO₂) content, the plants develop stronger natural defenses.

📏 Recommended dosage and long-term effect

In field and horticultural crops, the recommended dose is 1.5 tons per hectare annually. Alternatively, apply 6 tons per hectare every 4 years to create a mineral reserve in the soil. Plants will absorb only as much as they need during the growing season.

🌌 Micronutrients and the future of fertilization

Green Basalt is enriched with ultramicronutrients (ormus elements) – rare platinum group elements believed to enhance soil, plant, animal, and human vitality. Unlike synthetic fertilizers, which dissolve quickly but lack a full spectrum of elements, basalt flour provides a natural, slow-releasing mineral balance.

Modern agriculture often overlooks natural organic fertilizers and relies heavily on chemical inputs like lime, which can disrupt soil ecology. The future of farming lies in using finely ground basalt products that support both productivity and ecological balance.