Z-Olite Golf Z-Olite Logo™
 address: 148 N 100 E
Smithfield UT 84335
phone: 435.563.8118
web: www.z-oliteinc.com


Testimonial and "How-To"
(Letter from Blaine Neilson, Superintendent at Old Mill Golf Course, Salt Lake City, UT)

Casey:

I have been using clinoptilolite soil amendmemt on colf course greens
since 1996, first at Mountain View Golf Course and for the last year at
Old Mill Golf Course.

I have used the following procedures:

Mountain View: Soil Greens
  1. Core Aerify 5" deep at 2" spacing
  2. Shred aeration cores
  3. Spread clinoptilolite material at 70 pounds per 1000 square feet
  4. Drag with keystone or metal mat, filling holes
  5. Water greens after dragging
  6. Greens are usually fertilized a week before aeration
Old Mill Golf Course
  1. Core Aerify 5" deep at 2" spacing
  2. Remove aeration cores from greens
  3. Spread clinoptilolite material at 300 pounds per 1000 square feet
  4. Drag with keystone or metal mat, filling holes
  5. Water greens after dragging
  6. Greens are usually fertilized a week before aeration
The following results have been observed:
We also use clinoptilolite for ball mark repair.

Blain Nielson
Superintendent
Old Mill Golf Course


Basic Principles:


Z-Olite consists of a unique mineral called "clinoptilolite " which is of volcanic origin. Z-Olite holds moisture and plant nutrients naturally and consistently. The material is a pale green sand-sized granular product. It is available in many mesh sizes, including, but not limited to, the following: -14+40, -8,+14, -8+40.

Z-Olite has multiple methods of holding fluids and plant nutrients including absorption and "adsorption".
  1. The first is by absorbtion. Example: It will absorb greater than 55% of its weight in water or other liquids. Water, ammonium (NH4+), and other plant nutrients that are held in this position are loosely held and are water-soluble. This is the first big advantage; Z-Olite is a drought insurance program. In sandy soils where the water permeates through the growth zone to the aquifer, it will hold the water in the growth zone longer. Water usage can be reduced 10-30%.
  2. The second method is by "adsorption" or cation exchange (measured as cation exchange capacity or "CEC").
    Z-Olite holds cations such as ammonium (NH4+), potassium, calcium, and other plant nutrients within the mineral lattice where it is not water-soluble. In a agriculture setting for example, the ammonium nitrogen (N) held in this position are plant accessible on a plant demand basis. The nitrogen in this position, for instance, will not burn the plant. This is the second big advantage. Z-Olite will hold ammonium fertilizers in the growth zone where they are plant accessible. This stops the leaching problem. Typically, 30 to 35 % of the nitrogen fertilizers leach directly to the water table where they cause pollution of the aquifer.


LANDSCAPE ADVANTAGES, METHODS, USE, and APPLICATION:


Landscape Advantages:

Z-Olite brand clinoptilolite is a natural, organic, volcanic origin mineral. It makes an ideal soil amendment for the following reasons:
Preferred Rates of Application of Z-Olite to Greens/Tees:
 for the first 4 or 5 years Z-Olite Inc recommends the following recipe and rates:
  1. Core Aerify 5" deep at 2" spacing
  2. Remove aeration cores from greens
  3. Spread clinoptilolite material at 300 pounds per 1000 ft2
  4. Drag with keystone or metal mat, filling holes
  5. Water greens after dragging
  6. Greens can be fertilized 1 week prior or post application.
After 4 or 5 years, or after you notice Z-Olite Soil Prep in the cores after aerification, you can cut back to the following rates:
  1. Core Aerify 5" deep at 2" spacing
  2. Shred aeration cores
  3. Spread clinoptilolite material at 70 pounds per 1000 ft2
  4. Drag with keystone or metal mat, filling holes
  5. Water greens after dragging
  6. Greens can be fertilized 1 week prior or post application.
Methods of Application of 14x40 MESH Z-Olite to turf grasses:
*NOTE* the 25 kg bags are available in -14+40 MESH only.

Z-Olite recommendations and benefits for Golf Greens/Tees construction:
Recommendations for Flower Beds, Trees, and Bushes:
NOTE: Water immediately after application of zeolite to living plants/roots. This puts the plants and Z-Olite, in equilibrium. After the first watering the zeolite will work in harmony with the soil. Not watering after applying to living plants can cause the Z-Olite to pull moisture out of the plant's soil, thus stressing the plant.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION


  • Mineral: Consists of a volcanic mineral called "clinoptilolite" (see below)
  • Size: 14 x 40, 40 x 100,-100, -40 mesh
  • Hydrophilic: Holds on to water in lattice structure.


    • Specifications for Z-Olite Clinoptilolite

    Mineral Component:

    		 Typical 85% Balance opaline silica

    General Formula:

    		 (Na, K, Ca)2-3Al3(Al, Si)2Si13O36-12H2O
    Cation Exchange Capacity: 150 to 180 meq/100 grams (as ammonium, NH4)
    Maximum Water Retention: 60% of Weight
    Overall Surface Area: 24.9 meters2/gram
    Bulk Density: Approximately 55-60 lbs/foot3 (Varies according to MESH size)
    Hardness: 3.5 to 4.0 Mohs
    Crushing Strength: 2500 lbs/in3 (4200-6000 lbs/in3 in concrete tests)
    LA Abrasion Test: (Wear Index) 24%
    PH: 7 (Neutral)
    Colour: Pale Green

    Chemical Composition:

    Cations:

    		Potassium:                3.47%  
    Calcium:                  1.60%
    Sodium:                   <0.5%
    Other Elements: Cu                25 ppm Zr       480 ppm Nd     45 ppm
    Zn                 35 ppm Y          55 ppm La     55 ppm
    Rb               120 ppm Nb        40 ppm Ba   1200 ppm
    Fe                   1.3% Sr       560 ppm Ce   130 ppm
      Pb   <30 ppm
    Whole Rock Analytical Data: SiO2          67.4% Al2O3        10.6% Fe2O3          1.7%
    MgO          0.45% CaO          2.23% Na2O          0.59%
    K2O          4.19% TiO2          0.27% P2O5          0.10%
    MnO          <0.01%   LOI@925C      11.4%
    General Physical Attributes: Pale green color, non dusting, resistant to attrition, non clouding in liquids(due to absence of clays), good permeability, relatively high density, high water retention. Generally Regarded as Safe (G.R.A.S.) under 21 CFR Part 182.2729, 40 CFR Part 180.1001
    Applications: Because of the absorbtion and adsorbtion qualities of Z-Olite it has many applications such as fertilizer and soil amendments; odor abatement; Nitrogen abatement (ammonia/ammonium); dessicants; animal feed additive supplements; oil spill sorbant; biological and animal waste management; plus many other uses.

    Landscape Uses: Pricing: Calculators: Click Logo to see other clinoptilolite uses.

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    who: Casey and Mike Hatch
    address: 148 N 100 E
                 Smithfield UT 84335
    phone: 435.563.8118
               435.753.2075
    fax: 435.753.3631
    web: www.z-oliteinc.com

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    Updated: 10/12/07 12:24:53 MDT