New! DRiWATER ® Time Release Water

DriWater is pure potable water, 100% natural, non-toxic and biodegradable: Not a polymer!

DriWater® is bound in the form of a solid gel. It is an ideal irrigation suppliment for use in establishing native plant material where permanent irrigation is not required or available.

DriWater® can also be used in existing landscapes for replants during establishment period. DriWater® increases survival rates by providing continuous moisture needed to reduce transplant stress.

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DriWATER ® PLUS is formulated for optimal plant establishment and reduces transplant shock and increases rooting up to 190% in 30 days. Contains 97.6% potable water 2% cellulose gum, .16% aluminum sulfate, .04% sodium benzoate, .05% acetic acid, and .11% zinc sulfate.

DriWATER ® THRIVE is formulated to maintain healthy plants over time by increasing root growth. Contains 97.6% potable water 2% cellulose gum, .15% aluminum sulfate, .04% sodium benzoate, .025% acetic acid, .056% zinc sulfate.

Cost Effective:

Requires little to no maintenance
Time-release delivery of DRiWATER® allows for longer intervals between hand-watering cycles for containerized plants, hanging baskets and streetscapes.

Ecological:

All natural, non-toxic, harmless to humans and pets. Product is 100% biodegradable
Helps new transplants become established with water source targeted directly to the roots.
Existing vegetation is not subjected to over-watering while trying to establish the new plant.

Innovative Time-Release Watering:

Enzymes naturally found in the soil gradually break down the food grade ingredients in DRiWATER® and convert the gel into liquid water at a steady release rate.
Capillary activity in the soil carries and maintains moisture from DRiWATER® throughout the root zone
Disperses water at a consistent rate, providing direct moisture around the clock to the root zone, with applications for up to 30-, 90-, or 150 day watering.

Ideal for: Remote locations - Native plant establishment - Erosion control- Mine reclamation- Reforestation - Hanging baskets - Containers - Xeriscape - Median planting - Large plant material

Quart and Solid Tube with Gel Pac slowly deliver moisture to the plant for a period of up to 90 days. Perforated Tube and Gel Pac provides an alternative delivery mechanism, allowing more gel exposure through the perforations, resulting in fewer units required per plant. The Perforated Tube Delivery system provides three times the moisture of the Solid Tube or quart, providing water to the plant for up to 30 days. The new Extended Solid Tube delivery system holds two 3" gel pacs, to extend time between reapplication to up to 150 days.

All DRiWATER® products are sold in case lots (non-stocked - drop shipped from Santa Rosa, CA 95403) Shelf life for Gel Pacs is 18 months
DriWater® Plus and Thrive Quart - $38.00/case 20/case	DriWater® Plus and Thrive 3" Tube & Gel Pac $79.80/case 20/case	DriWater® Plus and Thrive 3" Perforated Tube & Gel Pac $79.80/case 20/case	DriWater® Plus and Thrive 3" Extended Tube & 2 Gel Pacs $93.00/case 12/case
DriWater® Quart Sleeve $15.60/case 20/case	For use with potted plants DriWater® Plus and Thrive 2" Perforated Tube & Gel Pac $79.60/case 40/case	2" Replacement Gel Pacs DriWater® Plus and Thrive $66.50/case 70/case 3" Replacement Gel Pacs DriWater® Plus and Thrive $38.00/case 20/case	Replacement Tubes Available 3" Perforated Tube & Cap (20/case) $50.00/case 3" Solid Tube & Cap (20/case) $45.00/case Extended Tube & Cap (12/case) $47.76/case 3" replacement caps (75/case) $41.25/case
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Lower unit numbers based on a moderate growing cimate, adjust to higher unit numbers with increased subsurface temperatures.

Improved temperature response!
Replacement rates based on average temperature.

*Moderate (Zone 4)
Unit specifications are for general purposed and will vary based on certain conditions. Liquifaction increases with higher subsurface soil temperatures.

Directions

Dig planting holes deep and wide enough to accommodate the entire root mass and DriWater application (either Carton or Tube and Gel Pac) with enough room to replace soil easily.

Each planting hole shall be filled with water, the water allowed to drain completely creating a moisture column beneath the root mass. Plants are not to go in the planting hole until all standing water has drained.

Plants shall not be allowed to dry out before or during the planting process. Wilted, damaged or diseased plants will result in project failure.

Plants shall be removed from containers and set vertically in the centers of holes such that the crown of each plant sits level to existing grade following backfilling. (When planting in areas that winter below freezing, set plants in each hole so that the crown of the plant sits 2-inches below grade protecting the crown in the event of frost heave.)

Appropriate number of either DriWater Cartons or DriWater Tubes shall be installed at equal distance around plant perimeter so that the bottom of the Carton or Tube sits directly against the root mass of the plant at approximately a 45 degree angle.

Backfill planting hole with 1/2 native soil and firmly pack to eliminate air pockets. Replace remaining backfill and pack firmly around plant. When using Tube make sure that no soil has been pushed up inside.

Carefully cut the 3" DriWater gel pack from end to end and remove gel from plastic casing. Drop gel into tube. This process is made easier by wetting the gel allowing gel to slide easily down the Tube without sticking making secure contact with root mass.

Place cap on tube. A berm of soil will be formed around the perimeter of each planting hole, creating a natural water basin.

Immediately following planting, each plant shall be thoroughly watered such that soil around roots will be saturated from bottom of hole to soil surface.