STA-Moist super absorbers hold up to 400 times their density in water, and slowly release the water to the root of the plant, sometimes eliminating or saving up to 50% on irrigation, depending on the annual rainfall in the growing region. They also absorb and slowly release fertilizer improving nutrient retention.

This much Sta-Moist...

Will hold this much water!

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STA-Moist is the highest quality superabsorber available on the market, which works in the soil for at least 5-10 years, and slowly breaks down into its' component parts of ammonia, carbon dioxide and water with no residual toxicity.

These polymers are potassium based polymers, which are better for plants. Most other polymers, are sodium based and can cause harm to plants and the environment. One pound of water absorbing polymer can store up to 48 gallons of rain water or snow melt. Polymers hydrate to their fullest capacity in de-mineralized water, thus requiring the application of more polymers in areas where irrigation with hard water is necessary. Rain water will purge the polymer of minerals absorbed during irrigation allowing it to again hydrate to its’ fullest capacity.

Note to Landscapers and Horticulturists—using water absorbing polymer is an inexpensive method to insure survival of plant materials, improving your reputation with customers, lowering maintenance costs. The number one cause of death to plants during the first year is due to stress from lack of water.

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Product Benefits

•Conditions the soil
•Encourages deep and extensive
    root growth
•Enhances germination of plant seeds
•Reduces plant mortality rates
•Reduces maintenance costs
•Reduces the frequency of irrigation
•Increases the ecological and effective
    use of fertilizer
•Enables turf and plant growth in
    degraded or marginal soils
•Stimulates microbiological activity
•Improves soil percolation
•Helps plants and turf withstand
    periods of stress caused by
    drought or transplantation
•Increases soil aeration
•Reduces soil compaction
•Product Uses Hydroseeding
•Gel Ice
•Evaporative coolers
•Crafts
•Lawns
•Sod Farms
•Municipal and urban landscaping
•Planting/transplanting trees and shrubs
•Container plants and window boxes
•Flower and vegetable gardens
•Indoor plants
•Embankment, berms and hillside planting
•Reforestation
•Sports turf
•Erosion control and land reclamation

Completely safe and non-toxic - Over time Sta-Moist breaks down into it's basic components of carbon dioxide, ammonia, and water

One Sta-Moist crystal on the left, and on the right after absorbing many times it's weight in water!

On your left - less than a teaspoon of Sta-Moist™ crystals...on your right, the same amount of crystals after absorbing water.

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Reccommended Application Rates for Sta-Moist™

A little water-absorbing polymer is better than no polymer at all.

Application rates vary due to type of soil, region and type of plant. Generally, clay soils require less polymer and sandy soils require more. Arid regions and areas subject to heat and drought require more polymer. Wet, cool regions require less polymer, however polymers in these regions are very beneficial for planting on slopes.

All rates are an approximation and with experience the gardener will determine the rates for their individual needs and conditions. When applying dry water absorbing polymer, an important point is, more isn’t always better.

The polymer should be worked into the ground to provide equal distribution. Some polymer users have been known to plant annuals on top of an ample amount of polymer without working it in the soil, and after the first rain, find the plant out of the ground and a large lump of jello-like substance (hydrated polymer) in its' place. If hydrated polymer is allowed to remain above the ground, sunlight will hasten the breakdown to its primary elements of carbon dioxide, ammonia and water.

There are two sizes available for your use; medium - 1-2 mm, and Large - 2-4 mm. Below are some uses for the medium. For use of the Large (or Jumbo) go to COOL TIES, SMELLY JELLY or Decorative Vases.

TREES and SHRUBS:
Use Medium polymer. 1 gal use 1/4 cup, 3 gal use ½ cup, 5 gal use ¾ cup 15 gal use 1 ½ cup. Dig hole at least three times the size of the container and incorporate polymer through out the area. After planting, 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 polymer. (1/4 cup = 2 oz. Polymer)

LAWNS:
Use Medium polymer. For application before sodding, 4-5 pounds per 1,000 square feet tilled 1-2" deep or 5 pounds tilled 4-6" deep. Application can be either by hand or a lawn spreader. Never use more than 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet tilled only one inch, as prolonged sponginess may occur. After first rain, hydrated polymer may appear and the sod may seem loose. However, the exposed polymer will dissolve and after the roots grow from the sod, the looseness will dissipate.

VEGETABLES and BEDS:
Use Medium polymer. 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 dress up the bed and cover any loose polymer, thus giving a finished look and protecting the polymer from premature degradation by sunlight.

POTTED PLANTS:
Use Medium polymer. 4" pot 1/6 tsp., 6" pot 1 tsp., 8" pot 2 tsp., 10" pot 3 tsp. When potting, it is best to have most of the polymer toward the bottom of the pot so it will better absorb available water. If applying hydrated polymer, use 4 parts soil to 1 part hydrated polymer.

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