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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 On containers smaller than 8”, use the

(1000-2000 or 2000-4000 microns) 1000-2000 micron size polymer.

Caliper Size Average Amount Sandy Soils Containerized SOIL MOIST

1" 2 oz. 3 oz. 1 gallon 1/2 oz.

2" 4 oz. 6 oz. 3 gallon 3/4 oz.

3" 6 oz. 9 oz. 5 gallon 1 oz.

4" 8 oz. 12 oz. 10 gallon 2 oz.

Boxed Trees 15 gallon 3 oz.

24" 7 oz. 20 gallon 4 oz.

36" 14 oz. 30 gallon 6 oz.

48" 18 oz. 50 gallon 8 oz.

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.

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 thouroughly. If applying grass seed, you may want

to use our SOIL MOIST SEED COAT (technical brochure,

Form 190).

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. For

additional information see technical brochure form 195.

Soil Moist Polymers

Commercial Applications

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Soil Moist Polymers Commercial Applications 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.
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GOLF COURSE GREENS: For Greens and problem areas, use up to one pound per 100 square feet at a depth of five to six inches in the soil. To determine the square feet area of a circular green, take the diameter, square it and multiply it by .7854. Example: a 20 foot circular green is 314 square feet; 20 2 x .7854 = 400 x .7854 = 314. Amount of SOIL MOIST (1000-2000 microns) Diameter Square Ft. Max. Amt. Average Amt. (.5 lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 10 78 0.8 lb. 0.4 lb. 20 314 3.0 lb. 1.5 lb. 491 4.8 lb. 2.4 lb.