ADDITIVES FOR INCREASING WATER HOLDING CAPACITY OF SOLID PLANT GROWTH MEDIA

Abstract: described herein are synergetic preparations for enhancing the water holding capacities of solid plant growth medium, consisting of a) ground zeolite, and b) powdered hypocalcic montmorillonite expanse clay, and optionally c) granular expansive clay. wherein the ratio of zeolite to montmorillonite is between 1 to 0.25 and 1 to 30, and the ratio of powdered hypocalcic montmorillonite expanse clay in the total amount of expansive clay is between 2 and 100%. further optionally including components which aid product attractiveness, extend soil water retention, and assist plant and soil microbe growth.

Inventor(s): Karl DUNBAR, Robert WALLACE

CPC Classification: A01G24/13 (HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING (picking of fruits, vegetables, hops or the like ; propagating unicellular algae ))

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