Re: Moisture Crystals and Zerotal

In a message dated 5/3/02 8:41:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
njhosta@hotmail.com writes:

<<   Regarding the water-absorbing crystals --- Using them in pots can cause 
problems if more than a small amount are used. What happens is they swell the 
soil mix when wet, but contract it when dry. When it contracts, it separates 
from the sides of the pot and when you try to re-wet it, the water runs down 
the sides and out. This leaves you with a pot that is very difficult to 
moisten again. 
             Regarding ZeroTol/ hydrogen peroxide --- Most of what I've been 
hearing indicates it should be used frequently, maybe every two weeks or so, 
where there is a problem. It is highly active when applied, killing a variety 
of problem organisms, but doesn't last very long and has little or no 
residual effect. On the positive side it is harmless to higher organisms, so 
is very safe to use. The label does not recommend combining it with other 
chemicals.
  >>

Hi Bill, I think that was the reason for using the crystals in just the 
bottom third of the pot and it encourages deep root growth as the roots seek 
the moisture, drying out would just cause the soil to sink in the pot.

Everything that you said about Zerotol is what I would have said but you said 
it so eloquently, thanks.

Now to plant the rosemary............N.

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