Vegetable crops are highly sensitive to uneven soil moisture; light-textured or compacted beds drain or crust quickly, causing drought stress between irrigations, blossom-end issues, and inconsistent sizing. Frequent watering raises pumping and labor costs, yet deep percolation and runoff still waste water and nutrients, driving leaching and salinity problems. Transplants often face shock as roots transition from nursery media to field soil.
SOCO Soil Hydrogel helps by creating a moisture buffer in the root zone, improving infiltration, reducing leaching, and sustaining plant-available water between cycles to protect early vigor and stand uniformity.
1. Compared with potatoes without SOCO® Soil Hydrogel that yielded 15t/ha, the yield with SOCO® Soil Hydrogel had been increased to 22t/ha, the increasing rate was 46.67%.
2. The potatoes only irrigated by natural precipitation during this period, which was exactly the strong proof of good water absorption & retention capacities of SOCO® Soil Hydrogel.
It buffers root‑zone moisture to reduce drought stress between irrigations, improves infiltration in crust‑prone beds, cuts runoff and deep percolation, and limits nutrient leaching and salinity buildup. It also eases transplant shock when moving from nursery media to field soil.
Yes. In most vegetable systems, growers can reduce irrigation cycles by about 30–40% while maintaining target soil moisture. Monitor soil moisture and step irrigation down gradually to avoid over‑watering.
Yes. By reducing runoff and deep percolation, SOCO helps keep nutrients in the root zone longer, lowering leaching losses and supporting more uniform growth.
Yes. The hydrogel forms a hydrated buffer around young roots, stabilizing moisture and improving early vigor and stand uniformity during establishment.
Yes. It is designed for agricultural use, is non‑toxic, and does not release free liquids after hydration. It helps conserve water and reduce nutrient losses, supporting sustainable practices.
Not when used as directed. SOCO stores and releases water as the soil dries. Ensure good drainage and avoid over‑irrigation, especially right after transplanting when gels are fully hydrated.
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