Kurite
Illinois
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| Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:19 am Post subject: New artificial soil crystals |
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I heard about some new product that comes in crystal form. You put a tablespoon of the stuff in your container and add water and it forms into a gel. I heard it is suppose to completely replace the soil. Has anyone heard of this or know what they are?
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Sherry8
Wisconsin...zone 4
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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I have seen it on QVC. They used it to put in vases instead of soil or water. You add water to the crystals and wait a few hours . It even came in different colors. On the show they used it for cut flowers.
Also I have seen at the nursery the crystals you add to your soil so you don't have to water as often. Some of the potting mixes have them in already. I had some Pro/Mix and after it rained hard I looked at my large containers and it looked like ice on top...it was the water crystals. For some reason they came to the top...maybe too much rain at one time, I am not sure.
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Kay
Lincoln, Nebraska
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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I have seen various products of this type. I've never used any of them, but I know people who swear by the stuff. I think if you have a lot of containers, or if you don't always have the time to water, they may be a good thing. I think you would need to read and follow the directions carefully.
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eileen
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Scotland
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I've used them in my hanging baskets and they do a good job of cutting down on the water the plants require. However, I don't think I'd replace all the soil with them.
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