NEWS ARTICLE ARCHIVESRetain Soil Nutrients and Minerals with Sanoplant by SanowaySANOPLANT is a granulated soil amendment, which stores water and nutrients and promotes healthy plant growth. Using SANOPLANT, about 50% of irrigation water can be saved! and in addition, the application of SANOPLANT renders any fertiliser use more effective. SANOPLANT was originally developed to prevent leaching of chemical fertilisers, used on golf course greens, into the water table. Making use of its unique properties it has since been further developed for broader "growing" application, particularly for use in arid regions. It is a blend of silicate based natural stone powders that undergoes a special physical treatment. High resistible carbon compounds and special cellulose are added to the silica product, whereafter the powders are compacted and granulated for easy calibration, handling and application. SANOPLANT is NOT a "polymer", or "water crystal").
How does SANOPLANT work? The SANOPLANT is mixed into the soil / potting mix in, or just below, the root zone. The granulate separates into tiny particles which rapidly "adsorbs" water and any nutrients therein; the water (and nutrients) are held under moderate tension by the Sanoplant, so that they are available to the plants, as and when required. Stored water and nutrients are available to the plants over a long time period resulting in better growth and healthier plants. Schematic function of SANOPLANT between the soil particles:
SANOPLANT increases the plant available water, storing water which would otherwise be lost to drainage. Nutrients in the water are held and are also available to the plants. |