Water Saving Gel is a slow release moisture control for pots, containers and hanging baskets. Great for summer use, when temperatures are hot and households go on holiday.
- Advanced water retaining gel
- Capacity to hold 400 times its own weight in water
- Water is released back into compost as plants require it
How to Use
Planting pots, containers and hanging baskets
- Measure the number of scoops as directed in the table
- Mix thoroughly with compost using a trowel or by hand and fill the bottom three quarters of the pot/container
- Fill the rest of the container with compost
- Water well twice, a few hours apart, to fully charge the gel
Pre-planted pots, containers and hanging baskets
- Make a number of holes in the surface of the compost and fill with the appropriate amount of Water Saving Gel as directed in the table
- Place half a scoop of Water Saving Gel in each hole
- Water well twice, a few hours apart to fully charge the gel
Application Rates
| Type of container | Container size | No. of scoops |
|
Pots, containers, baskets, houseplants |
15-25cm (6-10in) | 1/2 |
| 30-40cm (12-16in) | 1 | |
| 45-60cm (18-24in) | 2 | |
| Window boxes | Per 30cm (12in) in length | 1 |
| Compost | Per litre | 1 1/4 |
| Growbags | Per plant | 1 |
| Vegetable plots or flowerbeds | Per square metre | 20 |
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