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This sale includes the following item(s): 1 Pkg (3oz.) Re-sealable zip bag Plain "Soil Moist" Granules. Reduce the amount of water needed to maintain vigorous plants! Soil Moist has been developed to reduce the amount of water needed to maintain vigorous plants and other green goods. When mixed in the soil, the crystals will soften and swell as water is added and absorbed. When the potting system dries, the polymer will release its water to the plant. Soil Moist acts as a water reservoir--even during periods of drought the stored water is released to the plant. The expansion and retraction of the polymer during the watering cycle helps soil aeration, which is important to all plants. Note: Soil Moist must be incorporated into the soil at the root level of the plant/green good. Do not top dress or place on the surface. Soil Moist stores over 200 times its weight in tap water, releasing a steady supply of water as your plants need it. Soil Moist offers the following benefits: · Reduces plant watering · Reduces evaporation of moisture from the soil · Time releases fertilizer and water · Encourages deep root penetration · Reduces soil compaction · Minimizes transplant shock · Lasts several seasons · Cost effective · Environmentally friendly Soil Moist is a synthetic acrylic copolymer. The polymer is non-toxic and safe to use in all landscape applications. When added to landscape and planting applications, Soil Moist will continue to work for an extended period of time. Shelf life for the polymer is indefinite (keep in a dry place). Note and Caution: These polymer products are non-toxic and environmentally friendly and a MSDS is available. Since our products are not food products, we recommend to keep out of reach of children or have adult supervision should children be in contact with the polymer. The polymer should not be put down any drains. If the product should go down a drain, use straight table salt or rock salt and hot water to flush. Grow Beautiful Plants with Less Water · stores over 200 times its weight in tap water · releases a steady supply of water as your plants need it · non-toxic, safe and economical to use · reduces plant watering by 50% · reduces transplant shock · lasts several seasons Ideal for Containers, Baskets, Gardens, Vegetables, Turf & Trees Our supplier features a wide array of products to help reduce your time, efforts and money for your home landscaping. Soil Moist polymers reduce your plant watering by 50%, reduce transplant shock and soil compaction and is effective in the soil for 3-5 years. It is an effective water management aid that is ideal for interior and exterior plantings such as for trees, shrubs, containers, baskets, flower beds, vegetables and turf. Soil Moist acts as a form of insurance for the plant and is environmentally friendly. ***The information below is some of the professional and technical Aspects. Please feel free to ask us any questions about the “soil Moist” products. We Have Unlimited access to All Soil Moist products for the consumer & there is Wholesale Pricing for Bulk orders Purchased in Full Cases. There are special Displays & more literature available by request For Vendors & Retailers. SOIL MOIST™ is a synthetic acrylic polyacrylamide with a potassium salt base. It is a safe, non-toxic polymer used in all horticultural applications. When used according to the application rates, SOIL MOIST can reduce irrigation frequency by 50% and last 3 - 5 years in the soil. BENEFITS: SOIL MOIST products are not Multi-use polymers that were developed for other Industries. SOIL MOIST products are potassium based And specifically designed for the horticultural and Agricultural industry. • Reduces plant watering by 50% • Reduces transplanting shock • Reduces plant stress due to lack of available water • Increases soil aeration • Cost effective - lasts 3-5 years in the soil APPLICATIONS LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY: Bare Root/Seedlings Mix one pound of SOIL MOIST FINES with 20-40 Gallons of water. Pour the Fines in slowly and agitate the water by mixing with a paddle or with the force of the water being added. Let the product stand for at least 15 minutes. The longer the gel is allowed to stand, the tackier it will become and the better it will adhere to the roots. Dip the plant/tree immediately before planting. Adjust the slurry to the thickness that best adheres to the roots. One pound will treat up to 12,000 seedlings. The Hydro can be used as a packing medium for transporting bare root stock. Dip or spray material on the root stock. TRANSPLANTING: Mix two ounces of SOIL MOIST granular per one foot of rootball. Mix a majority of the polymer around the planting hole, mix balance with backfill. Do not amend the top two inches with polymer. Water liberally. Rate should be increased to three ounces per one foot of rootball in sandy soils. 1/2 oz. per 4" rootball 1 oz. per 8" rootball Balled and Burlapped SOIL MOIST (1000-2000 or 2000-4000 microns) Caliper Size Average Amount Sandy Soils 1" 2 oz. 3 oz. 2" 4 oz. 6 oz. 3" 6 oz. 9 oz. 4" 8 oz. 12 oz. Boxed Trees 24" 7 oz. 36" 14 oz. 48" 18 oz. On containers smaller than 8”, use the 1000-2000 micron size polymer Containerized SOIL MOIST 1 gallon 1/2 oz. 3 gallon 3/4 oz. 5 gallon 1 oz. 10 gallon 2 oz. 20 gallon 4 oz. 30 gallon 6 oz. 50 gallon 8 oz. BROAD AREA TREATMENT: Flower Beds, Ornamental Gardens (1000-2000 or 2000-4000 microns) Two methods available: sprinkle a small amount (1/2 tsp.) of SOIL MOIST in the plant hole, plant and cover with soil or apply one pound of SOIL MOIST per 100 square feet of ground area. Spread the polymer and work into the soil at a depth of three to four inches. TURF/SODDING: (1000-2000 micron size) Use SOIL MOIST at a rate of six pounds per 1000 square feet or 300 pounds per acre if worked into the soil at a five to six inches. Use four to five pounds per 1000 square feet (175 to 225 pounds per acre) if worked into the soil at three to four inches. We recommend five pounds per 1000 square feet at depth of four inches for sandy soils. Broadcast the polymer with a spreader or drop seeder for even disbursement. Work into the soil, spread seed or lay sod, roll and soak thoroughly. If applying grass seed, you may want to use our SOIL MOIST SEED COAT HYDROSEEDING: (HYDRO) Add three to four pounds of SOIL MOIST HYDRO per 1000 gallons of liquid. Slowly pour product in tank and wait five minutes before adding fertilizer. Depending upon mulch used, salt content of water and fertilizer, one acre will require nine to fifteen pounds of SOIL MOIST HYDRO.