Soil Moist Spikes

Soil Moist spikes will soften and swell as water is absorbed to be released as needed in your soil. Each spike will store over 40 times its weight in water and can reduce waterings by as much as 50%! Perfect for indoor or outdoor hanging baskets and potted plants. 18 SPIKES PER PACKAGE. Product Benefits Reduces plant waterings by 50%. Helps reduce soil compaction. Feeds continuously for 3-4 months. Lasts several seasons. Ease of application. Not affected by salts. Reduces plant stress due to moisture loss. Application Rates Pot Size No. of Spikes 4 - 7" 2 - 3 8 - 10" 3 - 4 12 - 14" 5 - 6 14 - 16" 7 - 8 Place the proper amount of spikes beneath the surface of the soil as close to the roots as possible. Use a pencil or similar object. Cover the holes and water the plant on a normal basis for the first seven to twelve days for the polymer to fully absorb water. Watering reductions and rates can then be established. Some varieties of water-loving plants may require one to two more spikes per container size.