Moisture Mizer Polymers

Applications




To use APPLICATION CHARTS look under "DRY SOIL OR OTHER GROWING MEDIA," find the closest equivalent to the amount of soil you will be treating. Using helpful Equivalents to the left of that, in columns labeled, "LOW," "MEDIUM," or "HIGH," select the appropriate amount for your plant's needs.

HELPFUL EQUIVALENTS


t = teaspoon1lb = 16oz = 48 T =144 t2oz = 6 T = 18 t
T =Tablespoon 3 teaspoons = 1Tablespoon1oz = 3 T = 9t



Rules Of Thumb:


Dry Measures: 1 Tablespoon of MoistureMizer treats 1 gallon of soil

Cubic Measures: 3 Lbs of MoistureMizer can treat 1 cubic yard of soil

Saplings & Trees: 1 Oz per foot of root ball mass or 1 Oz per inch of caliper

Beds:






DETAILED APPLICATION CHART


  HELPFUL EQUIVALENTS      
  t = teaspoon
T = Tablespoon
3 teaspoons = 1 Tablespoon		   1 lb = 16 oz = 48 T = 144 t
2oz= 6T= 18t
1oz= 3T= 9t
  DRY SOIL OR OTHER GROWING MEDIA    
DRY MOISTURE MIZER
CONTAINERS/POTS
And Their Volume Equivalents
    
Application Rate
CHART A POT SIZES LOW MEDIUMHIGH
  4"
2 c
4 c = 1 qt
6"
8c=2qt=1/2gal
8"
16 c = 4 qt = 1 gal
10"
32 c = 8 qt = 2 gal
12"
64 c = 16 qt = 4 gal = 1/2 bu
80 c = 20 qt = 5 gal
128 c = 32 qt = 8 gal = 1 bu		 1/8 t
1/4 t
1/2 t
3/4 t
1 t
11/2 t
2 t
2 1/2 t
1 1/4 T
2 T
2 1/2 T
3 1/4 T
5 1/4 T		 1/6 t
1/3 t
2/3 t
1 t
1 1/2 t
2 t
1 T
1 1/2 T
2 T
3 T
4 T
5 T
8 T		 1/4 t
1/2 t
1 t
1 1/2 t
2 t
2 1/2 t
1 1/4 T
2 T
2 1/2 T
4 T
5 1/4 T
6 1/2 T
10 1/2 T
CHART B CUBIC MEASURES      
1 cubic foot (12" x 12" x 12")
1 cubic yard (36" x 36" x 36")		 4 T
2 lb		 6 T
3 lb		 8 T
4 lb
CHART C BEDS      
1 square foot (1" deep)
1 square foot (3" deep)		 1 t
1 T		 1 1/2 t
1 1/2 T		 2 t
2 T
1 square foot (6" deep)
100 square feet (1, deep)
100 square feet (3" deep)
100 square feet (6" deep)		 2 T
3/4 lb
2 lb 1
4 lb 1		 3T
1 lb
3 lb
6 lb		 4 T
1 1/2 lb
4 lb
8 lb
CHART D SAPLINGS AND TREES: 1 Ounce Per foot of ball mass or inch of caliper
CHART E

 LAWNS OR UNDER SOD
1 square foot (1/2 - 1" deep)
100 square feet (1/2 - 1" deep)
1/3 t
4 oz
1/2 t
6 oz
3/4 t
8 1/2oz
  1,000 square feet (1/2 - 1" deep) 2 1/2 lb 3 3/4 lb5 lb
  1 acre (1/2' - V deep) 60 lb 90 lb 120 lb
CHART F
 SLURRY (POURABLE MOISTURE MIZER)
1 gallon of water
1 quart of water
1 cup of water		    
1 T
1 t
1/4 t
  REMEMBER THIS RULE, 'UNDER-APPLY AT FIRST'- YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD MORE    




Use the Application Charts
When working with Moisture Mizer, there is a tendency to use too much. This is a very concentrated material, and too heavy an application can make the soil difficult to work. If you fail to mix it thoroughly, the resulting clustered globs can prevent oxygen from getting to the roots. Under "dry soil and other growing media", find the closest equivalent to the amount of soil you need. To the left of that, in columns labeled, "low", "medium", or "high", select the appropriate amount for your plants needs. If in doubt…
Lean to the Light Side -- You can Always Add More!

How much to use
If your plants need lots of water, follow directions for "high" application as shown in the charts. If you water weekly, use directions for "medium", and if only bi-monthly watering is required, use directions for "low". Since most cacti and succulents require very small amounts of water and are easily over-watered, Moisture Mizer is not recommended for use with those plants, except by the most experienced and knowledgeable horticulturists. Salinity, pH, and other variables can affect absorption capacity. It is best not to use lime at the same time that you use Moisture Mizer. Fertilizer can be used at the same time, but it may be necessary to use more Moisture Mizer to compensate for loss of absorption capacity.

Moisture Mizer's Guarantee
We guarantee that when you use Moisture Mizer according to the instructions enclosed, that you will notice an improvement in plants over those which were not treated and a significant drop in the amount of water use for plants. If the results do not satisfy you, the purchase price will be refunded provided that you return the unused portion to Multiple Concepts, Inc.

Ingredients: 100% polyacrylamide
Absorption Rates: 500 times weight/30 times volume

General Information
For new plants or transplanting, there are several ways - dry or wet- to apply Moisture Mizer. Dry application is preferred in certain situations, while wet applications may be a better choice in others. You will probably find more than one use for Moisture Mizer, and will want to try it several different ways. A number of alternative methods are described below. Select the method which suits your purposes. Determine the correct amount of Moisture Mizer to use.

Dry Application
Always use measured, or closely estimated, amounts of dry soil or other growing media, and the correct measured amount of dry Moisture Mizer. Due to the differences in make-up of soils, there is a limited degree of latitude in the exactness of measurements, but the closer you follow recommended dosages, the better results you can expect. Dry fertilizer can be added at this time. Evenly sprinkle Moisture Mizer on the surface and work it throughout the growing media.

Thorough Mixing of the Soil and Moisture Mizer is Essential
You will know if you have mixed it well enough after water is added. If you can see small, clear globs on the surface of the soil, work them into the soil being careful not to damage the roots. Moisture Mizer works best at root level.

After Watering, There Will be a 10% - 20% Increase in Soil Volume
Although it begins to swell immediately, it tales up to an hour or more to fully expand. Make allowance for this expansion so the soil won't over-flow the container.

Wet Moisture Mizer is Extremely Slippery - Treat Spills as a Potential Hazard. Clean Immediately From Walkways to Prevent Falls.

Method #1- Pots, Planters, Tubs, Hanging Baskets, Seed Flats, other Containers.
Use Chart A or B.
Measure and mix the correct amounts of both soil and Moisture Mizer. Plant or repot as usual. Water well. Water again in 30 minutes.

Method #2 - Balled and Burlapped Trees, Shrubs, Ornamentals; Berries, Grapes, Etc. Use Chart A or B; Saplings and Trees Use Chart D.
Dig hole to recommended width and depth. Set dirt aside in a bucket or on a plastic sheet. Estimate volume of Dirt. Mix in correct amount of Moisture Mizer. Put enough dirt back into the hole to set the plant at correct depth. Fill hole with 3 /4 remaining dirt. Pour in a gallon of water. Fill with remainder of dirt. Over next two hours, add a gallon of water for each square foot of treated dirt or leave a slow - drip hose running at the base of the plant for two hours.

Methods 3 through 6 may be done by rototiller, as well as by hand. If using a rototiller, broadcast correct amount of Moisture Mizer (use Chart B or C).
Till in, to desired depth. Plant as usual. Method #3 - Bedding Plants. Use Chart B or C.

Measure area, excavate to depth desired. Set dirt on plastic sheet and mix it into the correct amount of Moisture Mizer. Return 2 /3 of the treated soil back to the excavated area and set out plants in this cushion of soil. Fill around plants with remaining dirt, press down firmly. Water for an hour by slow - drip hose or sprinkler.

Method #4 - Garden Rows. Use Chart C.
After tilling, make a 2" - 3" notch in top of each ridge between furrows, its entire length, with hoe or other tool. Lightly sprinkle Moisture Mizer along the length of the notch, mixing into the soil. Plant as desired. Water, slow - drip, for an hour, allowing furrows to fill.

Method #5 - Hills for Melons, Squash, Etc. Use Chart C.
Remove a shovel full of dirt from each hill, mix Moisture Mizer thoroughly with it before returning it to the hill. Plant seeds. Water base of hill, slow - drip for an hour.

Do Not Attempt to Broadcast Moisture Mizer in Windy Weather!
(It'll make one heck of a mess!)

Method #6 - Lawns. Use Chart E.
For the best results and most even coverage, work in sections of 100 sq. ft. (10' x 10') at a time. Complete very large areas by working in increments of 100 sq. ft. Measure area. Follow (a) or (b) guidelines below:

  1. Sodding. Mix measured amount of Moisture Mizer with 2 - 5 times it amount of sharp sand (dry fertilizer can be added here if desired), and broadcast evenly to cover entire surface lightly. Though not absolutely necessary, it is helpful to work it into the surface slightly. Lay sod on this prepared surface and press down. Water for an hour by sprinkler.
  2. Seeding. Mix measured amount of Moisture Mizer with 2 - 5 times its amount of sharp sand (dry fertilizer can be added here if desired), and broadcast evenly to cover entire surface lightly. To make sure Moisture Mizer is deposited at root level, work it and sand into the soil (using a hoe, aeration sandals, etc.), to a depth of 1 /2" - 1". Broadcast grass seed and water as above (a).
Do Not Use on Cuttings or Stolons. For Use on Rooted Plants.

Wet Application

There are two methods for using Moisture Mizer wet. One is used to treat existing plants which are not to be transplanted, and the other is for dipping bare root plants or sets. In both cases, Moisture Mizer is mixed with water to form a "slurry" (having a consistency similar to loose cream of wheat).

If fertilizer has been dissolved in the water absorbed my Moisture Mizer, it will be held encapsulated until plants need it. Allow slurry to stand for at least an hour before using. Leftover slurry can be kept in a sealed container indefinitely.

Moisture Mizer is Long - Lasting. Do Not Overuse! One Treatment lasts 3 to 4 years. Excess Use Can Render Soil Unworkable.

Method #7 - Slurry. Use Chart F
. Mix amount needed. Let stand for an hour and use (a) or (b) guidelines that follow:

CAUTION: Wet Moisture Mizer is extremely slippery. Treat spills as potential hazards. Clean immediately from walkways to prevent falls. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. Do not use in a manner inconsistent with these directions. Hygroscopic. Store in a dry place. NON-TOXIC

Differences in Soil Types:

Moisture Mizer works in all types of soils…sandy, heavy clay, silty, as well as the "perfect" mixture - good garden loam. Understanding the major components of your particular soil will help determine the proper amount of Moisture Mizer you need to use for the most beneficial effect.

Sand: Needed for coarse materials and drainage, but extremely sandy soils simply will not hold water. Moisture Mizer holds water in sand.

Clay: Holds soil together, but soils heavy with clay become cement - like as they dry. Moisture Mizer helps clay hold water, and the action of the swell / shrink cycle "works" the soil, helps reduce clumping.

Silt: Supplies nutrients and texture to soil, but very silty soil can be like sludge. Moisture Mizer aerates the soil by its swelling and shrinking, and helps foster "good" bacterial activity in the soil. In All Our Tests, the Poorest Soils Showed the most Dramatic Improvement!

Amending Media:
Media for bedding flats, potted plants, and other applications can be treated with Moisture Mizer by mixing in at a rate of about two pounds per cubic yard of media. Mixing is easier with dry mixes.

Gel Seeding:
Moisture Mizer can be mixed with water and pre - germinated seeds for gel seeding applications. Special machines plant the pre - germinated seeds which are suspended in the gel mixture. The gel protects the seed and provides a source of moisture for the emerging plant.

Hydro - Mulching:
In hydro - mulching and hydro - seeding applications Moisture Mizer is mixed with the mulch, water, seed, and other additive to promote and speed germination, and reduce erosion. In addition, the use of Moisture Mizer improves fluid flow since the mixture acts as a lubricant.

Broadcasting:
Moisture Mizer can be broadcast over an area to be seeded to enhance moisture retention, promote emergence, and increase germination by providing the seed with a "moisture reservoir". Moisture Mizer can be broadcast over soil prior to sodding to improve moisture retention, thereby minimizing shock and promoting the rapid establishment of a luxurious green cover.

Citrus Applications:
In the citrus industry Moisture Mizer is being used to treat resets, to increase survival and to reduce watering requirements. Each time it is necessary to water a citrus reset, it costs the grower about 40 cents. Because Moisture Mizer allows the soil to hold more water, watering frequency can be reduced and a subsequent savings realized. Employing Moisture Mizer also reduces transplant shock and minimizes reset loss.

Bare Root Shipping:
For long distance bare root shipping the application of a Moisture Mizer gel to the roots of the seedlings and larger plants not only provides moisture, its use also reduces shipping weight and cost since peat, clay, mulch, or other moisture retaining materials are no longer required.

Floriculture:
As mentioned previously Moisture Mizer is an ideal bare root shipping medium. It has proven highly effective even under the extreme temperature conditions experienced by bare root shippers in the tropics.

Growers incorporating Moisture Mizer in their media have reported that the material prevent dry - outs, makes fertilizer more effective and results in greener, stronger stems and better overall appearance.

Interior - Scaping:

Moisture Mizer can be incorporated into the potting mix to reduce watering frequency, resulting in a substantial amount of labor savings where hand watering is necessary. In addition the plants are greener and healthier, resulting in fewer customer complaints. Moisture Mizer is particularly valuable for minimizing problems that occur with typical "problem plants".




Golf Courses

For construction of new fairways:
Apply small or medium grain Moisture Mizer to the bare soil at a rate of 150 ponds to 225 pounds per acre (3.5 to 5 lbs. per 1000 square feet), and then work / till the polymer into the top 2 to 3 inches of the soil. Then seed in the usual manner. Reduce the application of fertilizer by 10 - 12 %, due to the polymer's ability to store and slow release the fertilizer.

For a lusher, faster established fairway, increase the Moisture Mizer to 275 to 325 pounds per acre (approximately 6375 lbs. per 1000 square feet) worked - in / tilled - in to the top 3 to 5 inches of soil. Reduce fertilizer application by 10 - 12 %.

For easier application of Moisture Mizer, mix the polymer with a like amount of DRY sand, then apply by fertilizer spreader. The dry sand lets the applicator see where he has been, reduces the pour through speed making for more even application, and it gives the light weight so it isn't as likely to blow away in the wind. Wet sand will hydrate the polymer, and cause it to clog the spreader.

For construction of new greens:
Apply small or medium grain Moisture Mizer to the bare soil at a rate of 1 to 1.5 per 100 square feet, work / till the polymer the top 3 to 4 inches of the soil. Reduce the fertilizer application by 10 / 12 %. A ten - foot diameter circular green covers 78 square feet, a 20 - foot green covers 314 square feet, a 30 - foot green 707 square feet, and 40 foot green covers 1257 square feet.

For application to existing fairways and green:
The savings in watering reduction is not as great (35% versus 50%) for applying Moisture Mizer to existing grass areas, and the method of application is more complicated, but a significant improvement in both appearance and water savings can be achieved. Should you wish to treat established grass areas please contact our office for specific instructions tailored to your application.

Note:
For economy reasons you can reduce the suggested application amounts given above, but the optimum savings in water usage reduction, and optimal growth / appearance will not be achieved. Each pound of Moisture Mizer added to the soil will increase the water holding capacity of the turf by 20 to 35 gallons, so even reduced application rates will result in significant water savings and better grass growth. The roots of the treated grass can increase their mass by up to 50% over untreated soils; thereby, gaining strength and drought resistance. The treated soil is more resilient, and resists compression damage from foot traffic better.




Turf Farms

For turf production:
 Apply medium or small grain Moisture Mizer to the bare soil of the area to be used for turf establishment, at a rat of 200-250 pounds per acre (4.75 to 6 lbs. per 1000 square feet). Work / till the polymer into the top 3 to 5 inches of soil, then seed or sprig in the usual manner. Reduce the application of fertilizer by 10 -12 %, due to the polymer's ability to store and slow-release the fertilizer.

The Moisture Mizer will break up the soil, increasing the aeration, allowing the denser formation of roots. The continuing supply of moisture and nutrients from the polymer's internal storage can cut as much as 20% from the time required to produce a harvestable crop of sod in untreated soil. The treated turf looks better, and establishes itself faster in sodding applications.

For easier application of Moisture Mizer, mix the polymer with a like amount of DRY sand, then apply by fertilizer spreader. The dry sand lets the applicator see where he has been, reduces the pour through speed making for more even application, and it gives the light weight polymer some throw weight so it isn't as likely to blow away in the wind. Wet sand will hydrate the polymer, and cause it to clog the spreader.

For sodding:
Till / work medium or small grain Moisture Mizer into the top 3 to 5 inches of bare soil of the area to be sodded, apply at a rate of 200-500 pounds per acre (4.75 to 6 lbs. per 1000 square feet). If the sod to be laid has been treated with Moisture Mizer when it was started, reduce the amount of polymer to 150-200 pounds per acre (3.5 to 4.5 lbs. per 1000 square feet), and work / till it into the top 1-2 inches of soil.

Visible lines where the individual pieces of sod abut can detract from the appearance of a sodding application. The lines will disappear or be greatly reduced if a mixture of 1/3 dry dirt, 1/3 Moisture Mizer, and 1/3 dry sand is poured into the cracks where the pieces abut. Be careful to allow for the expansion of the polymer - do NOT fill the cracks more than 1/3 full, or the mixture will expand out of the cracks! Water thoroughly to hydrate the polymer. If the sod has to travel some distance to the application site, or there will be some delay between harvesting it and applying it, the damage done to the roots can be reduced by dipping the underneath side of the sod into a slurry of hydrated small or fine grain polymer. One pound of Moisture Mizer will make 20-30 gallons of slurry. The treatment will double the time the sod can be handled with minimal damage.

Note: In very sandy soils increase the amount of recommended polymer by 10-15%.

Caution
Wet Moisture Mizer is extremely slippery. Treat spills as potential hazards. Clean immediately from walkways to prevent falls. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. Do not use in a manner inconsistent with these directions. Hygroscopic. Store in a dry place. NON-TOXIC