Is there any advantage in using granular rather than liquid soil wetters?
Granular products are easier to use than liquid products and can be readily incorporated into potting mixes. With granular products, the soil wetting agent is incorporated into granules of either clay or organic material such as coir. The wetting agent is then leached out gradually whenever the granules are watered or when it rains. • Can soil wetters damage the foliage of plants? Because soil wetters break down the waxy cuticle that protects leaves, some product labels warn users to avoid applying the product to foliage. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer for clarification. Doing a test patch before a general application of a product is also wise practice. The article at the address below will assist you to make informed assessments and enquiries about available products. http://www.agcsa.com.au/atm/articles/vol21/wetagnt.htm Illustrations: Far top right: When water is applied to hydrophobic soil it is not readily absorbed, but beads on the surface or rolls off. Top centre: These two s
