Hydrosource (a cross-linked polyacrylamide)
Hydrosource is a long-lasting, easy-to-use, water-absorbing soil
amendment. Use in gardens, houseplants, and landscaping to increase the
soil's water-holding capacity. You can either increase the growth of the
plant or decrease the watering frequency. It usually lasts 8-10 years in
the soil.
General Performance: One pound of Hydrosource will absorb up to 48
gallons of rainwater or snowmelt, and 20-35 gallons of water, depending on
the salt content of the water.
Hydrosource can be applied wet or dry. Dry granules are usually
easier to use, but soak them thoroughly to fully fill them with water
(hydrate). When hydrated, the granules look like chunks of clear gelatin
about 1/2 inch in diameter.
http://www.gardeners.com/gardening/BGB_Containera.asp
HydroSource, 1 Lb
Item #06-307 $7.99
HydroSource, 5 Lbs
Item #06-309 $44.95
Polyacrylamide is sold under many different names: Terra-sorb ¨ ,
Hydrosource ¨, Hydro-mulch, water crystals, PAM, copolymer, moist soil¨,
Aquasorb ¨, Agrosoke¨, Smart Soil ¨, aquacrystalsú, Agro-diamonds ¨, · but
not all polymers are created equal
At 04:55 PM 01/28/2001 +0000, you wrote:
>There are some crystals you can buy that look like sugar. One
>spoonful in a pint glass, will absorb the whole pint of water, and
>will form individual blobs of 15mm clear gelly.
>
>It is used in the plant growing indusry as a bubstate improver, it
>is also used in the lining of disposable nappies, etc...
>
>You can buy it from garden centres.
>
>Regatds, Richard
>
>
>
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