Wool is a renewable resource
Sheep continuously grow wool throughout the seasons. Every spring sheep are shorn to keep them clean and comfortable. By returning this wool in the form of wool pellets back into the soil, it helps complete the carbon cycle. One sheep fleece can nourish over five square meter of garden.
What can wool pellets do for my garden?
Improve water retention
Wool pellets improve soil water retention. They can absorb up to 30% of their weight in water, and release the moisture as the plant requires it.
Amend the soil with nutrients
Wool pellets slowly release nitrogen, potassium and other micronutrients to sustain plant growth throughout the season.
Suppress weeds
Wool pellets can serve as a effective mulch to prevent weeds from germinating.
Temperature moderator
During the peak of the day, wool will absorb excessive heat and the release this warmth as temperatures drop, avoiding extreme fluctuations in the soil.
Increase soil porosity
Incorporating wool pellets into the soil will contribute to increased aeration and supply more oxygen for the root system and microorganisms.
How do I use wool pellets in my garden?
AS A SLUG BARRIER
Mulch around established plant with wool pellets, within 15cm radius of the stem, to lock in moisture, add nutrients & repel slugs.
WHEN PLANTING
Wool pellets can be used when planting seeds or when transplanting your starts. They can be sprinkled on the surface or incorporated into the soil.
IN CONTAINERS
Pellets can be used by mixing them with soil medium and filling trays and pots. Wool pellets begin releasing nutrients immediately and continue to do so for the 6 months it takes for them to biodegrade.
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wool pellets are made from raw unwashed sheeps wool
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We have a wool pelleting mill. First, wool is run through the shredder machine. Then it is transferred to the pelletizer that uses heat and force to compress wool into the pellets.
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When pellets are mixed with the soil they will start breaking down within three to six months. The nutrients in the pellets will release gradually and their benefits can last up to a year.
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The extreme heat in compression of pellets will make any weed seeds present in the wool non-viable.
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Mix 1/2 cup pellets with 4 litres of soil, or add 1 kg of pellets per 2 square meters of garden. If applying as a mulch, ensure pellets completely cover the surface of the soil.