Alcosorb Water Retention Crystals 25Kg

Alcosorb is a high performance super absorbent polymer based water retainer scientifically formulated using an innovative cross-linked co-polymer of potassium polyacrylate. Alcosorb super absorbent polymer has a range of applications but is primarily used as a highly effective water retainer for soils and substrates in agriculture and horticulture. It is nontoxic and safe to the environment.
DIRECTIONS FORUSE
1. Planting: When planting young trees add 30g sprinkled evenly over backfilling soil. Backfill ensuring even Alcosorb distribution from the base of the hole to just below the surface.
2. Soil Incorporation Alcosorb can be broadcast at the rate of 100– 150 kg/ha on ground prepared for seeding or transplanting of vegetables and arable crops. Following broadcasting Alcosorb should be incorporated through the soil profile to the estimated root depth of the crop to be sown or planted. Alcosorb is also recommended for use when establishing lawns and pasture by incorporating in the seed bed prior to sowing. This ensures effective germination, faster root development and regular, even growth of lawns and pasture.
3. Mixing With Fertiliser Alcosorb can be added to the fertiliser in the fertiliser hopper and soil incorporated at the time of planting pasture, arable broad hectare or row crops at an effective rate of 100– 150 kg/ha.
4. Undersowing Alcosorb can be undersown into existing pasture or sward of any horticultural crop (vineyards, orchards) using a calibrated undersowing drill. Alcosorb should be undersown to adepth of 100– 150mm in late winter/early spring when soil conditions are moist and drill coulter penetration is enhanced. The rate for undersowing is 100– 150 kg/ha. Minimizing Leaching Of Nutrients When fertiliser and other nutrients are applied to the soil surface they are moved through the soil profile and solubilized by moisture. Leaching of nutrients beyond the root zone of the target crop or plant can occur during rain or irrigation events. By incorporating Alcosorb in the soil the moisture containing the nutrient solution is absorbed by the Alcosorb and released during the drying phase, greatly reducing leaching and enhancing the utilization of the fertiliser that is applied. This process is repeated continually over the life of Alcosorb with the wetting/absorption phase and the drying/release phase.