Re: Polymer Gels and Hostas
- To: hosta-open@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Polymer Gels and Hostas
- From: R* W* <w*@mail.harborcom.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 21:15:23 -0400
- References: <000f01bed941$2d738680$83aa60cf@default>
Barbara,
I learned about polymer gels from Bob Kuk. They start off as small crystals
and grow to about 20 times the original size when soaked in water. Hosta roots
will grow through them and draw water off of them. I have used them. Not sure
if they helped or not. My guess is anyway to get extra water to a plant during
dry periods is beneficial.
Ray Wiegand
mentor, Ohio
TOWNSHIP wrote:
> Just saw a segment on the news, where nursery owners were recomending using
> these with new plantings. Has anyone tried them with hostas? Yes -No?
> Pros-Cons? Is there a right way /wrong way to use them? (Sorry if its been
> discussed before, tell me, I'll check the archives)
> Thanks
> Barbara
> Quebec, Canada
> +ACI-township+AEA-acbm.qc.ca+ACI-
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