PPC Porous Ceramic Soil Amendment

The Most Advanced Solution for a Healthier Rootzone

PPC Porous Ceramic is an engineered, inorganic soil amendment designed to permanently increase water and nutrient retention in the rootzone. Unlike peat-based materials, PPC does not break down, compact, or decompose over time. Its stable structure enhances soil performance for decades, making it one of the most trusted solutions in professional turf management and sports field construction.

PPC blends fully comply with USGA 2004 Green Construction Recommendations and are currently used in more than 3,500 sports fields and landscape projects worldwide.

With its unique air–water pore balance, PPC improves:
• Moisture retention
• Soil aeration
• Drainage performance
• Nutrient availability
• Root development

As a result, turf and vegetation establish faster, grow stronger, and stay healthier—especially in challenging environments such as arid climates, sandy soils, or high-traffic areas.

Key Technical Advantages

High Porosity for Optimal Rootzone Performance

Each PPC particle consists of 74% pore space:
• 39% capillary (water-holding) pores
• 35% non-capillary (air-holding and drainage) pores

This balanced pore structure allows PPC to:
• Hold essential moisture and nutrients
• Improve aeration for stronger root growth
• Enhance infiltration and drainage
• Stabilize soil structure long-term
• Prevent localized dry spots and compaction

Why PPC Outperforms Peat and Other Additives

Peat-Based Amendments

• Increase water retention initially
• Break down over time
• Reduce air space
• Slow drainage
• Require frequent replacement

PPC Porous Ceramic

• Maintains permanent pore structure
• Enhances both water and air capacity
• Does not decompose or collapse
• Improves nutrient uptake
• Restores soil to ideal rootzone characteristics

Ideal Soil Structure

Healthy soils contain:
• 50% solid matter
• 50% pore space
And the pore space must be evenly split between water-holding and air-holding pores. PPC is engineered to achieve this optimal balance naturally.

Applications

• Sports turf construction (USGA greens, football pitches, golf courses)
• High-performance landscapes and urban green spaces
• Hydroseeding support and vegetation establishment
• Sandy soils with low nutrient capacity
• Areas with compaction, poor drainage, or dry spot issues
• Renovation and topdressing programs

Field Proven Worldwide

“PPC holds both water and air, and these two elements make turf establishment possible even in the Arizona desert.”