Hydretain® Humectant
- Humectant root zone moisture management product, not a specific soil wetting agent, but does contain a wetting agent
- Non phytotoxic, even at high rates
- Use in a programme with a companion soil wetting agent for enhanced results
Suitable for
Dry patch control or root zone moisture management in:
- Greens, tees and fairways
- Sportsfields - especially sand based profiles
- Bowling greens
- Cricket wickets
- All short cut turf
Benefits
- Maintains water loss from sandy profiles (drain lines/sand greens, etc).
- Compounds in hydretain are attracted to the root system where they attract and hold remaining soil moisture (and vapour) around the root zone).
- Non phytotoxic, will not burn foliage.
- Reduces turf wilting and moisture/heat stress.
- The retained moisture assists by reducing the heat build-up in the root zone.
- Organic and biodegradable.
- Also contains a premium soil wetting agent to assist in even water penetration.
- Best used in a programme with a companion soil wetting agent for enhanced results.
General Information
A root zone moisture management product which coats the root system and then attracts soil moisture (often simply as vapour) from the soil to the roots. This minimises desiccation of sensitive root tips and helps maintain the root system through the summer.
Application Rates
40 L/ha per month when used on its own.
20 L/ha per month when used in conjunction with a soil wetting agent, such as Restore.
Use at least 1000 litres water per hectare. Apply the first application mid spring (September) and continue
through to autumn (or when autumn rains resume).
Note: The performance of this product will be enhanced by using in combination with other products in our soil wetting range as a programme. As with all soil surfactants, the earlier a programme is commenced in the spring the better the control of ‘dry patch’ over the summer months. This product is ideal for use in spot treatment through a Kalo Pro-App applicator.
Pack Size: 20 litres and 200 litres.
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