How does PermaTill affect the water needs and leaching of fertilizer from the root zone?
PermaTill does improve drainage, however, the particles are 6% absorbent for moisture storage. The particles also have a high CEC or nutrient holding capacity (26.9) so the particles will store the water-soluble nutrients for the roots to take up. Remember this: Roots follow moisture down into the soil. They grow at the surface when there is not enough air present deeper in the soil. With PermaTill amended soils the roots will stay deeper and therefore reduce water needs and your water bill.
