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Water Absorbing Polymer Crystals Large - Soil Moist - Cricket Water Gel
$ 3.66
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Description
Water Absorbing Polymer Crystals - Water GelMade in the USA from the highest quality materials...
Great for plant watering management, insect cricket farms, hobbyist, science project, etc.
This product, when incorporated into a soil or a substrate, absorbs and retains large quantities of water and nutrients, becoming a gel. It then easily releases the absorbed water and nutrients, enhancing plant growth by allowing the plant to have water and nutrients available at will.
Water absorbing crystals are useful for forestry, horticulture, transplanting, and large scale farming.
They can be:
Pre-hydrated and implemented directly in the field
Incorporated into a substrate (dry or hydrated) and used for nurseries/potting mix
Implemented in the sowing coulter during crop sowing, using a pneumatic micro granular spreader
Water holding capacity is dependent on the electrolyte concentration in the water; this capacity varies between 100-200 times the polymer's weight in substrate. A sandy soil treated with 3 grams of water absorbing crystals per kilogram of soil holds water twice as long as untreated soil.
Application guidelines:
Turf and ornamentals:
Trees: 1 oz./ 3 ft. of height
Potted Plants: 0.25 oz. (1 Tbsp)/ 3 gallon pot
Flower Beds: 1 lb./100 sq. ft. of soil
Turf Soil Preparation: 5-10 lbs./1000 sq. ft. (250-450 lbs./acre)
Bulk Soil Blending: 2-4 lbs./cubic yard
Root Dip: 1-4 oz./gallon of water
Hydroseeding: 10-30 lbs./acre
Agriculture:
In Furrow at Seeding: 5-20 lbs./acre
In Pre-Plant Blend: 5-20 lbs./acre
Broadcast Rate: Min. 15 lbs./acre
Active ingredient:
Polyacrylic Acid-Salt (Cross-linked): 99.7%
Non-toxic and biodegradable.