MoistEarth Brand

How it works

                
               

Application's For MoistEarth Water Releasing Granules,
And *Shipping Live Plants
               
Absorbent granules can release up to 95% of the water absorbed and make it available to the plants. 1 pound can absorb/release up to 40 gallons of distilled or rain water and to 31 gallons of tap water.
This product has been determined non-hazardous by 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA Hazard Communication Standard). Handle with good hygiene and safety; It is non-toxic, ecologically neutral, will not harm plants, grass or soil;.It breaks down after its useful working life (5 to 7 years) to water, carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen. While non-toxic it should never be consumed or taken internally in either its granule or its gel forms, it should not be given to pets or used by children without adult supervision.
               
 

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE with cactus, succulents or orchids.
  
Pots & Containers
Mix granules thoroughly into soil or media in the following amounts per size
    1 Gallon  1/3 oz.
    2 Gallon  1/2 oz.
    3 Gallon  3/4 oz.
    5 Gallon  1 oz.
    7 Gallon  1 1/2 oz
   10 Gallon   2 oz.
   15 Gallon   3 oz.
   20 Gallon   4 oz.
   25 Gallon   5 oz.
   50 Gallon    8 oz.
 100 Gallon  12 oz.
 200 Gallon  20 oz.
 400 Gallon  36 oz.
 
 
 
Bulk Soil
Thoroughly mix in media at a rate of 4 tsp. per cubic foot.
 
Established Lawns The granules must be tilled into the soil. granules cannot be applied to the surface of an existing lawn. Exposure will dry them-up in a short time.
 
Fertilizing  Reduce the recommended amounts by at-least half. Don't add plant food directly onto the granules without 1st diluting with water. Rain or distilled are preferable.
 
Note: If applying 'dry' granules it is better to under distribute. 'Dry granules need to be worked into the ground to provide equal distribution. Do not allow hydrated granules to remain above ground as sunlight will hasten their breakdown to its primary elements of ammonia, carbon dioxide, & water.
 
1 lb of Water Granules...
May be used to treat the following number of in-house planter pots/containers
 8" pots  45  
 1-gallon pots  15
 5-gallon pots    8
   
Gardens Planting-Beds
Mix 1/2 of the granules in the plant hole, plant then Mix in the remaining granules
1 sq. ft. 1"deep 1½ tsp
1 sq. ft. 3"deep  2 tsp.
1 sq. ft. 6"deep  3 tsp.
100 sqft 1"deep  1 lb.
100 sqft 3"deep   3 lb.
100 sqft 6"deep   6 lb.
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
               

NOTE: granules expand displacing soil,and shrink to fill in the void as granules dry. Please take this into consideration.
               

 Application rates vary based on the type of soil, region and type of plant. Usually, clay soils require less MoistEarth granules. Sandy soils require more. Arid regions subject to heat and drought require more water MoistEarth granules.While wet, cool regions require less When applying MoistEarth granules dry, The granules should be worked into the ground for equal distribution. an important point is, less is almost always better.


VEGETABLES & PLANT BEDS
Using MoistEarth granules apply 12-45 pounds per 1,000 square feet at 4-6" depth cultivation. Use less for drier plants and more for moisture loving plants. After planting, a good coat of mulch will cover any loose granules, protecting the granules from premature degradation which is caused by exposure to excessive sunlight.

POTTED PLANTS - PLANTS IN CONTAINERS
Using MoistEarth granules for: 4" pot 1/6 tsp.; 6" pot 1 tsp.; 8" pot 2 tsp.; 10" pot 3 tsp. It is best to have most of the granules placed toward the bottom of the pot so it will better absorb available water. If applying hydrated granules, use 4 parts soil to 1 part hydrated granules. If transplanting be sure to dig holes at least three times the size of the container and incorporate granules through out the area. After transplanting, create a dam around the tree or if on a slope leave the top side open to collect water thus allowing a water reservoir to be readily absorbed by the granules.

*Keep Plants Hydrated During Shipping:
You must give your plants a supply of moisture to travel with or they will die in transit. Follow your current instructions or preferences - "Now" you can use hydrated granules to replace water alone , give granules only half the water they normally absorb (Be sure to drain off excess water, if any). MoistEarth hydrated granules will make shipping easy for Live plants, Aquarium Plants, Herbs, House plants, Shrubs, Trees, Bare root plants and Stock. Additionally you may want to test sweating your plants with MoistEarth.