- Improved water management in pots and containers: quick and effective watering.
- Improved nutrient uptake: plants can grow into 100% of the growing medium volume.
- Effective re-wetting of substrates, including during transportation to garden centers and customers.
- Improved plant quality: H2Gro stimulates smooth and healthy growth, thanks to balanced moisture concentration throughout the growing medium.
- Prevents peaks in irrigation and avoids waterlogging.
Make irrigation easier and more effective!
H2Gro, the unique wetting and conservation agent.
Contact
Everris Limited
Epsilon House, West RoadIpswich IP3 9FJ
Tel.: +44 (0)844 8094470
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Customer Services
Tel: + 44 (0)1473 237123Fax: +44 (0)1473 237128
H2Gro is a unique wetting agent specially developed and produced by ICL Specialty Fertilizers for use in growing media in ornamental horticulture crops. H2Gro's 3 in 1 action improves water uptake, water distribution in the substrate and re-wetting of the substrate.
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H2Gro is available in packaging sizes from 10 l cans up to 200 and 1000l IBC.
The product is recommended to use in fresh produced growing media. But also for spraying application during growing periods. The new available H2Gro will help to increase plant quality by improved spreading of water (and nutrients) in the entire pot.
At nurseries, H2Gro can also be applied by using Dosatron or other dosage equipment
H2Gro works, depending on the applied dosage, up to 12 months in culture. Even after several re-wettings.
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Recommendations H2Gro and directions for use |
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Growing system |
Incorporated in potting soil |
Drench after potting |
Remark |
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Rate per cubic meter |
Rate per 100 liter |
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Cultivation duration up to 12 months (CNS crops) |
150 ml |
100 – 150 ml |
Maximum longevity (6 - 12 months) Severely water repellent |
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Cultivation duration up to 6 months (pot plants) |
100 – 125 ml |
60 – 100 ml |
Medium longevity (2 - 6 months) Moderately water repellent |
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Cultivation duration up to 6 weeks (bedding plants) |
50 – 75 ml |
40 – 50 ml |
Short term activity (2 – 6 weeks) Moderately water repellent |
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Application during cultivation |
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Application |
Application rate |
Directions for use |
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Rate per 1000 liter |
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With irrigation |
5 ml |
Daily feeding |
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Prior to consumer phase or shipment |
500 - 1000 ml |
Drench containers, hanging baskets and trays, prior to shipment |
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Interior plantscapes |
500 - 1000 ml |
Drench containers, handing baskets and planters |
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Misting cuttings |
150 ml |
Spray freshly stuck cuttings with a very fine mist to the point of run off. |
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Remark: Mix H2GRO with water before application. Under dry conditions increasing water volume aids movement into media. Contact your ICL Specialty Fertilizers advisor for specific questions and a tailor-made recommendation.
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Attention
As circumstances can differ and the application of products is beyond our control, ICL Specialty Fertilizers cannot be held responsible for any negative results. With this publication, all previously given recommendations expire.
Before a new rate, product, or application method is used, a small-scale trial is recommended.
Ask your local ICL Specialty Fertilizers dealer or the ICL Specialty Fertilizers representative in your country or area for more information or recommendations. Consult www.icl-sf.com for your contact in the region.
H2Gro is a unique wetting agent specially developed and produced by ICL Specialty Fertilizers for use in growing media in ornamental horticulture crops. H2Gro's 3 in 1 action improves water uptake, water distribution in the substrate and re-wetting of the substrate.