Can black sand (magnetite) be used in gardening?

[DeepseekerADS]

This is a question I've been asking myself. Information on this is pretty scant, but I've found this:

The Effects of Magnetite, Magnetic Water and Magnetic Monopoles on Plant Growth

It's a long read loaded with links and pictures, so it's better read on the website.

The author's experimentation and evaluation indicates accelerated plant growth.

So, I guess I'll save my black sand and give it a try myself.

 

[rockhound]

Yes, any kind of magnetic sand or magnetic materials can have a profound effect on plant growth. To prove it, plant a cucumber(etc) seed in a pot, then in another pot plant another one, but this time make a hoop of wire with both ends going into the pot. Attach a magnet, south side down toward the plant. Observe both and you will easily see the difference between the two. The one with the magnetic wire will come up first, grow faster, larger and produce more fruit. Also study electroculture. Good Luck. rockhound

 

[bsloan]

I knew a man that would use the shavings from a brake lathe to sprinkle around his plants. He claimed they helped with growth speed. I know it worked very well on his fig trees.

Bill