Waterwise Crystals 200g

a Water retaining polymer that increases the water holding capacity of soil. Reduces irrigation frequency and saves water. Provides a continuously available reservoir of water where plants need it in the root zone. Suitable for forestry, shrubs and trees, lawns, revegetation, landscaping.

Directions for Use:

• Shake container well before use. Do not leave diluted mixture in sprayer for longer than 24 hours. Shake container well before use. Highly concentrated.
• Do not apply more than 2% concentrate (20ml per litre) when spraying directly on the leaves of plants or when applying as a drench to plants. Dilute 20ml in 1l water.
• For pot plants, mix Wondersol All Purpose with water and water plants as normal. Repeat every 14 days. More frequent applications are sometimes desired and this will not harm plants if mixed according to the instructions.
• Planting holes for trees and evergreen deciduous shrubs: 375g per m³ or 750g per m³. Mix Waterwise Crystals with the soil excavated from the planting hole, and place around and below the root ball. Water thoroughly. 15g per 3.5l pot or bag, 30g per 8l pot or bag, 60g per 20l pot or bag or 120g per 40l pot or bag.
• Flower beds: 250g per 10m². Incorporate into the soil to a depth of 8cm. Water thoroughly.
• Ground covers: 100g per m². Incorporate in the soil to a depth of 10-15 cm, depending on the expected root depth.  Water thoroughly.  Large areas may be power rotated.
• Lawns: 5 -100g per m². Seeds: Apply with a drop seeder and power rotate to a depth of 10 to 15cm in two directions.  In areas where wind erosion is a problem, 25 to 30 % of the required rate may be on the soil surface with the seed.  Water immediately after sowing to activate polymer. Sodding: Apply to the soil surface, rake in lightly and sod. Irrigate thoroughly. Continue thorough irrigation until proper germination of seed or establishment of sods.
• Potted plants: Mix Waterwise Crystals thoroughly with soil. Water liberally to activate the polymer. 5g per 5l, 10g per 15l and 15g per 25l.
• Established plants: Poke numerous holes in the root zone using a pencil or dowel.  Distribute the polymer evenly between the holes. Water liberally to activate the polymer. As per pot size.
• Transplanting: 5g per 500ml water. Dip roots into slurry and plant into Waterwise Crystals amended soil.

Safety Information:

The product is extremely slippery when wet and should be handled as a mild irritant. Avoid inhaling or ingesting dust, and take precautions to prevent spillage into drains. Always handle with care to avoid accidents and ensure proper storage and disposal to minimize environmental impact.

Emergency Contact Information:

Please contact the following institution for human and animal poisoning, and chemical spills:

Griffon Poison Information Centre: 082 446 8946

Please contact the following institution for human poisoning and snake bites:

Western Cape Poison Helpline: 0861 555 777 (24hours)