House/Office Plants

Application Rates:    

         6" Pots (approx. 2/3 gallon)          1 tsp. dry granules or 2 cups hydrated gel

        8" Pots (approx. 1 1/2 gallons)     3 tsp. dry granules or 6 cups hydrated gel

      10" Pots (approx. 3 gallons)           4 tsp. dry granules or 8 cups hydrated gel

       11" Pots (approx. 5 gallons)           7 tsp. dry granules or 1 gallon hydrated gel

Note: HydroSource should be mixed in the lower half of the pot, because in routine watering, water tends to flow to the bottom of the pot before granules near the top have time to re-hydrate fully. Because the potting soil is generally very porous, it's important, in dry applications, to water slowly and thoroughly to fully hydrate the granules.

For Repotting

Using above rates mix granules or hydrated gel thoroughly in the lower half of the pot. If using dry Granules, fill soil only to within 1 inch of rim of pot, to prevent swelling from pushing soil out of pot.

For Existing Plants

Depending on container size, use a pencil or 1/2 inch rod (dowel or wooden spoon handle) to poke 4-6 holes around the plant, going to the bottom of the container. Divide the appropriate amount of dry granules evenly among the holes, pushing them to the bottom. Wait at least 2-3 weeks before changing water interval, to give roots a chance to grow into particles.

Gardens

For Flower gardens

Rates vary from one pound per 100 square feet for low-water-adapted flowers, to four pounds per 100 square feet for moisture-loving flowers for each 6 inches of soil depth. If you're double digging for perennials (up to 12 inches deep) you can mix another 1 to 4 pounds per 100 square feet in the lower 6" for superb flowerbeds.

For Vegetable gardens

Use 1 to 4 pounds per 100 square feet, for each 6" of depth.

Application

By hand, or use a hand held whirlybird style spreader, broadcast HydroSource evenly over the leveled bed, then turn under with a spade or rototiller. Bedding plants may be given a quick start by mixing a small handful (approx 1/2 cup) of hydrated gel in the backfill of each plant, taking care not to leave clumps of gel. Water bed thoroughly after planting.

For Trees and Shrubs

Dig a hole 5 times the diameter (if possible) but no deeper than the rootball or container. The table shows the amount of HydroSource needed to mix in the backfill of round holes 2 1/2 and 5 times the diameter of the rootball/container.

 Container Size                             2 ½  times                                     5 times   

Bare root Planting

Bare rootstock may be dipped in slurry of HydroSource fine (1 ounce, 3 scant tablespoons per 1-1/2 to 2 gallons of water, to a honey-like consistency) to keep the root hairs moist during planting. For survival plantings (such as windbreaks) bare root-dip the plants and mix a cup to a pint of hydrated gel particles (standard grind) in the backfill of each seedling.

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