In the natural cycle of life, plants that are at the end of their life cycle, will become food for other organisms. They return their nutrients to the soil around them to become building blocks for the next generation. Everything that comes from the soil returns to the soil.

But in our modern world, when a plant dies and is removed or harvested, the minerals depart our soil. In our world, natural forces are often unable to replace the minerals that the plants have mined from the soil. Without a balanced diet, the following generations of plants are vulnerable to diseases and pests...nature's decomposers. The crop produced from a weak, malnourished plant will not be as nutritious and flavorful as a similar crop produced from strong, vital, healthy plants.

This is where rock dust comes into the picture. While fertilizer provides valuable nutrients, rock dust provides the minerals and trace elements that plants need in one gentle, natural material. The minerals in rock dust that the plants take up strengthen the individual cell walls making the plant more resistant to insects and disease. It also helps develop healthy soil. In addition, fruits and vegetables take up the minerals and transfer them to you, making them more nutritious to eat and better tasting.

Rock dust contains selected mountain rock that is crushed into powder and packaged. It is safe, natural and will help your plants get the most out of your garden soil.

Written by:
Matt Lepow, Owner, CCNPro, B.S. Ornamental Horticulture