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Daltons Garden Time™ Water Storage Crystals

Daltons Garden Time Water Storage Crystals

Daltons Garden Time™ Water Storage Crystals

Save water and keep plants hydrated with Daltons Garden Time Water Storage Crystals. They act as a water retainer by absorbing and storing large quantities of water and nutrients, then slowly releasing them back into the soil as plants need it. 

Uses
  • Perfect for use in baskets, pots, containers and dry soils.
  • Ideal for situations where water is limited and needs to be stored for longer periods of time.
  • Made for dry climates to help protect against drought.
  • Can also be used for cuttings and cut flowers.
Product Features
  • Absorbs up to 500 times its weight in water.
  • Releases up to 95% of absorbed water back into the soil
  • Protects against drought.
  • Improves aeration in clay soils.
  • Increases water-holding capacity for 1–3 years.
  • Significantly reduces water and nutrient loss through leaching.
SDS Garden Time Water Storage Crystals Safety Data Sheet
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How to use

Water Storage Crystals need to be mixed into soil or mix so they are in the plant root zone.

Container Mixes

Evenly mix Garden Time Water Storage Crystals into the substrate at a rate of 1.5-3g per litre of soil. Water well and leave to soak before planting. Adjust level of mix in container after crystals have expanded.

Turf and Dry Soils

Broadcast at a rate of 30-50g per m2 across soil to be planted. Mix into soil profile. Crystals can be applied with fertiliser for ease of distribution.

Cuttings

For cuttings and cut flowers use 15g per litre of water and mix well.

 

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