At Mandoval, we supply high-quality horticultural vermiculite to a wide range of industries across South Africa.
As the largest vermiculite manufacturer and distributor, we partner with commercial growers, agricultural businesses, and landscapers to enhance soil quality, plant growth, and moisture retention.
Our non-toxic, asbestos-free, and eco-friendly vermiculite is ideal for horticultural and agricultural applications, ensuring sustainable and high-yield farming. We operate from our head office in Alrode, Gauteng, with branches in Cape Town and Durban, ensuring nationwide supply.
Mandoval: Vermiculite
At Mandoval, the product we deliver is always guided by innovation.
Supplying vermiculite across all its potential applications, we have learned and adapted to the needs of a huge range of clients.
Whether you’re a commercial grower, greenhouse operator, or small-scale farmer, our highgrade vermiculite provides exceptional growing conditions, helping your business thrive.
Benefits of Vermiculite for Horticulture
The worldwide horticulture industry uses vermiculite on a huge scale, and it has become well established as a growing medium.
Used in combinations with other compost formulations, most commonly with peat, it is beneficial in a number of ways for various horticultural applications:
Soil Aeration: By assisting with aeration, vermiculite can significantly improve the quality of compost by preventing compaction and crusting over.
Moisture Retention: Compared to other commonly used minerals like perlite, vermiculite boasts much higher moisture retention. The vermiculite holds water and drains it out over time.
Fertiliser Release: Vermiculite promotes steady, slow release of fertiliser into the soil.
Mandoval’s high-grade horticultural vermiculite is an essential component for soil conditioning, seed germination, hydroponics, and container gardening.
What is horticultural vermiculite, and how is it used? Horticultural vermiculite is a lightweight, highly absorbent mineral that improves soil aeration, moisture retention, and nutrient absorption. It is commonly used in seed germination, hydroponics, greenhouse cultivation, and potting mixes to create optimal growing conditions for plants.
What is the difference between vermiculite and perlite? While both are used for soil aeration and drainage, vermiculite has superior moisture retention properties, making it better suited for water-loving plants and seed germination, whereas perlite improves drainage and is ideal for succulents and cacti.
Do you supply bulk vermiculite for commercial farms and nurseries? Absolutely! Mandoval offers bulk and wholesale vermiculite for commercial farms, nurseries, greenhouse operations, and hydroponic farming across South Africa. Contact us for customized orders and pricing.
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If you need premium vermiculite for horticulture, agriculture, or landscaping, contact Mandoval’s expert team.
We supply bulk and retail vermiculite orders across South Africa, ensuring efficient distribution to growers and farmers.
We have distribution branches across South Africa in Gauteng, Cape Town and Durban, supplying the highest quality products to clients in the horticulture industry.