Water Absorbing Polymer Crystals - Soil Moist - Cricket Water Gel

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$8.95
Weight
1/4 lb.
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Material
Polymer
Brand
Seed Ranch
condition
New

Water Absorbing Polymer Crystals - Water Gel

Made 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.