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Water Absorbing Polymer Products

Water absorbing polymer gels (some folks call them "hydrogetls") are non-toxic moisture retaining soil additives, offering houseplant fanciers and homeowners help in watering their plants. When dry these polymers look like sugar. But when water is added, they act like sponges in the soil, absorbing water when it comes by and then making that water available to the roots of plants over time. When; the polymers are fully wet they look and feel like small cubes of clear gelatin.

Polymer Gels are synthetic polymers in the form of tiny beads or crystals, again looking like sugar. They have an enormous capacity to absorb water, expanding up to 40 or 50 percent of their size when mixed with water. The polymer material cannot be absorbed by the plant. However, plant roots are attracted to it, gradually migrating toward it and eventually growing right through individual water-filled crystals.
 

Advantages Of Polymer Gels

Polymer Gels reduce the frequency with which plants must be watered, providing a safety net for those times we forget to water or rainfall is scarce. These products help assure a more consistent water supply which promotes a larger root system and improves plant health.

They retard, and even eliminate, transplant shock if soil with activated Polymer Gels is part of the soil ball of the seedling. The more water absorbing polymer in the soil around the roots, the easier it is for the plant to handle the transplanting trauma.

Polymer Gels absorb liquid fertilizer just as they do water, serving as food storage reservoirs in the soil. As the Polymer Gel crystals expand and contract responding to water availability, they aerate the soil. Polymer Gels are valuable in improving very sandy soils; for example the Soil Moist™ brand can increase the water holding capacity of sand by over 700%. Polymer Gels are non-toxic and neutral in pH. Most will last in the soil 4 or 5 years before they begin to break down.

8oz SoilMoist Organic Blend - Soil Additive with Beneficial Bacteria - Treats 5000 Square Feet

  • Ideal for plants under stress
  • Increases organic content in the soil
  • Improves root zone fertility
  • Increases natural bioactivity in depleted or sterile soils
  • Treats up to 5000 square feet

Most planting sites lack the beneficial fungi and bacteria that plants, flowers and trees need due to tillage, home construction, site preparation and the removal of top soil. These activities reduce the beneficial bacterial forming potential of the soil. Soil Moist Organic blend is formulated from six species of a beneficial microbial blend of rhizosphere bacteria, humic acid, sea kelp extract, dextrose and yeast extracts. These water soluble bacteria are for all trees, shrubs and plants that are planted in biologically depleted soils. The establishment of beneficial bacteria is important for soil structure, fertility and plant growth. The formulation is effective in a variety of growing and temperature climates.

Hydrosorb Moisture and Water Absorbing Crystals 4 oz bag

by Hydrosorb

  • Reduces watering frequency by up to 50%
  • Reduces soil compaction and increases aeration
  • Stores water and nutrients in the root zone
  • Maximize time intervals between irrigation cycles
  • Environmentally safe. Non-toxic. Biodegradable

Hydrosorb crystals absorb water and turn into a gel Water releases - slowly* - back into the soil Reduces watering frequency by up to 50% Reduces soil compaction and increases aeration Acts like a sponge. Lasts up to 5 years. Cost effective - Reduces labor and water costs Stores water and nutrients in the root zone Minimizes hydric stress, which can slow plant growth Maximize time intervals between irrigation cycles Environmentally safe. Non-toxic. Biodegradable. May be used indoors or outdoors. Use for cold packs and hot packs. (Place in a plastic ziplock type bag and freeze or heat) Wedding table decorations, cool ties & bandanas Create your own room freshener (add water, fragrance oil and optional food coloring) (use mixture in a potpourri warmer for a stronger scent.) Use instead of water to grow "Lucky Bamboo" plants

 

Hydrosorb Moisture and Water Absorbing SOIL VIGOR 1kg Bag

by CrystalsoilUSA

  • Soil Vigor Reduces watering frequency by up to 50%.
  • Reduces soil compaction and increases aeration
  • Stores water and nutrients in the root zone
  • Maximize time intervals between irrigation cycles
  • Environmentally safe. Non-toxic. Biodegradable

1 kg of Soil Vigor may be used to treat the following: ?Houseplants *100 8" pots, * 33 1-gallon pots, * 17 5-gallon pots ?Lawns 220 square feet if tilled 6" deep ?Gardens 50 to 110 Square feet ?Trees 4 trees of 3.5" trunk diameter Application portions: 2 tsp (5g.) for 6" pot 4 tsp (10g.) for 8" pot 6 tsp for (15g.) for 10" pot 4 tbsp for 5 gallon pot Simple to use . 1. Mix Soil Vigorinto your potting soil. Make sure to measure how much soil your container can hold before combining it with Soil Vigor. 2. Leave a three-inch space from the top of your soil mixture, to the rim of your container, because Soil Vigor will expand tremendously after watering. 3. Ready to use for new or transplanting plants. Caution: Do not consume or inhale. Wash hands with soap after use. Wipe up spills with damp towel and dispose properly.

 

Hydrosorb Moisture and Water Absorbing Crystals 1 lb box

  • Reduces watering frequency by up to 50%
  • Reduces soil compaction and increases aeration
  • Stores water and nutrients in the root zone
  • Maximize time intervals between irrigation cycles
  • Environmentally safe. Non-toxic. Biodegradable.

Hydrosorb crystals absorb water and turn into a gel Water releases - slowly* - back into the soil Reduces watering frequency by up to 50% Reduces soil compaction and increases aeration Acts like a sponge. Lasts up to 5 years. Cost effective - Reduces labor and water costs Stores water and nutrients in the root zone Minimizes hydric stress, which can slow plant growth Maximize time intervals between irrigation cycles Environmentally safe. Non-toxic. Biodegradable. May be used indoors or outdoors. Use for cold packs and hot packs. (Place in a plastic ziplock type bag and freeze or heat) Wedding table decorations, cool ties & bandanas Create your own room freshener (add water, fragrance oil and optional food coloring) (use mixture in a potpourri warmer for a stronger scent.) Use instead of water to grow "Lucky Bamboo" plants

 

Zeba 'Quench' 52oz - More Water. More Plant.

  • Natural cornstarch based superabsorbent holds hundreds of times its weight in water.
  • Acts like a sponge in the soil to absorb and release water and nutrients for plants, over and over again.
  • Safe for use with all indoor and outdoor plants, including fruits and vegetables.
  • Ideal for starting new lawns, planting trees and shrubs, flower beds, landscaping and containers.
  • Biodegradable, non-toxic, pH neutral.

Zeba granules provide gardeners with a tool to keep moisture constantly available to plants. Made from natural cornstarch, Zeba gently holds hundreds of times its weight in water releasing it over and over to plants on demand. By keeping more water available plants can grow more vigorously and produce higher yields.

GEOHUMUS 1LB

Geohumus is completely different than “water-holding” polymer products on the market. It is a natural product derived from volcanic rock & organic polymers. In addition to having better water holding and release characteristics, its natural minerals can have a positive effect on soil condition properties and overall plant health. It is manufactured in Germany and is an odorless, sponge-like granulate which retains its structural stability in the soil together with it high water absorption and release capacity. The key benefit of Geohumus is that it provides more plant available water over an extended period of time, compared to soils without Geohumus. It is very easy to apply.

 

 

Uses For Poymer Gels

For application details check out the following files:

Using Water Absorbing Polymers
Using Polymer Gels In Containers
Using Polymer Gels When Planting Trees
Using Polymer Gels in The Flower Bed
Using Polymer Gels When Starting seedlings
Using Polymer Gels With Houseplants
Using Polymer Gels With Cut Flowers
 




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