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Podium Mix

Podium Mix

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Living Earth’s Podium Mix has been specially developed for use in rooftop planting applications providing a free draining media that provides plants with nutrients.

The blend of organic compost, quality sand and light weight aggregates are designed to absorb water readily whilst allowing for a controlled release of that water. This reduces the possibility of significant water run off during natural rain events while avoiding ponding on the surface of the podium mix installation

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This product contains no weeds. None whatsoever. Nada. Zip. Zero. Zilch.

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  • PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

       Particle Size

    <12mm      

       Moisture

    30-55%      

       Nitrate

    20-80ppm    

       pH Range

      6.0-7.5    

       Electrical Conductivity (mscm-I)*

      <3.7    

       Ammonium

    <200ppm    

       Potassium

    <30ppm    

       Seed Germination score (out of 7)

    >6    

       Weed

    Absent    

    Analysed in a 1:1.5 water extraction.

    QUALITY STANDARD 

    We take great care to bring you premium product. Our products are created from recovered green waste and are compliant to the New Zealand Standard NZS: 4454 for Composts, Soil Conditioners and Mulches. Click here for more information about NZS4454

  • HANDLING & APPLICATION

    When handling larger volumes of Podium Mix, ensure stockpiles are covered to give protection against weather conditions and other airborne contamination

  • INGREDIENTS

    • Living Earth Garden Mix
    • Sand
    • Pumice
    • Zeolite
  • FREIGHTING & APPLYING

    A truck & trailer of Podium Mix will hold between 25-30m³ depending on truck type. Apply Podium Mix as per the specifications stated in the project documents. Podium Mix is also available in 1m³ bags for ease of placement on elevated areas.

  • RECOMMENDED USE

    The Project Specifier will generally detail the installation instructions for Podium Mix. For rooftop installation always refer to the roof loading guidelines to avoid overloading the roof structure. Podium Mix will maintain healthy plant growth if installed and maintained correctly.

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LIVING EARTH FAQs

See the full list of Living Earth FAQs here.

  • Why is Living Earth Compost so good?

    Living Earth Compost is made from only the best ingredients - clean, green organic material. It is brewed to perfection, then thoroughly tested so we know it is good.

  • Where can I buy Living Earth products?

    We sell our 40L bags and landscape yard products in selected stockists, see here for more details. We also deliver bulk bags of our products in selected Auckland regions. Simply head to one of our bulk bag product pages to see if we deliver in your area.

  • How does Living Earth Compost become 100% weed-free?

    Thanks to the activity of all the worker bugs breaking down the material in the composting process, the temperature quickly reaches above 55 degrees. After three days at this heat all weed seeds are killed.

  • Is there a qualifying standard for compost produced in NZ?

    Yes, there is. Living Earth Compost conforms to NZ standard 4454:2005, a standard that provides assurance that all composted matter is safe to use for the home gardener. The standard sets a quality level that Living Earth exceeds in the compost it produces.

  • How does Living Earth test its compost?

    We test every batch of compost at our on-site lab and with growth trials to ensure quality standards are met with the plants growing healthily. Other independent lab tests are performed to check levels of nutrients and to ensure the compost meets NZ standards.

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