Food plots are essential for wildlife management and hunting success, providing a supplemental food source for animals and attracting game. However, maintaining these plots can be challenging, especially in arid or dry conditions. We developed HydroPlot to address this challenge by improving moisture retention to enhance the vitality of food plots.
What is HydroPlot?
HydroPlot is a super absorbent hydrogel specifically designed to retain moisture in soil. These hydrogel polymers can absorb and retain large amounts of water, up to 200x times their weight. This unique property makes HydroPlot highly effective in helping soil retain moisture, even in dry or sandy soils where water retention is typically poor.
How Does HydroPlot Work?
When HydroPlot is mixed into the soil, the hydrogel polymers absorb water and swell up, forming a gel-like substance. This gel holds onto the water, preventing it from evaporating quickly and keeping it available to plants for a longer period. As the soil dries out, the Hydroplots release the stored water, providing a steady supply to the plants' roots.
Benefits of Using HydroPlot
- Improved Water Efficiency: HydroPlot reduces the frequency of irrigation needed to maintain food plots, saving time and resources.
- Enhanced Plant Growth: By providing a consistent water supply to plant roots, HydroPlot promotes healthier growth and higher yields.
- Environmentally Friendly: HydroPlot is non-toxic and naturally degrades into CO2, water, ammonia, making them safe for the environment and wildlife.
- Cost-Effective: While initially an investment, HydroPlot can reduce long-term costs associated with irrigation and plant maintenance.
How to Use HydroPlot
- Prepare the Soil: Before planting, ensure the soil is prepared by rake, tiller, or disc.
- Mix HydroPlot into the Soil: Refer to the application table to identify the correct amount of HydroPlot to use for your desired area. Spread HydroPlot with a hand or ATV spreader onto soil.
- Plant Seeds and Fertilize: After mixing in HydroPlot, apply fertilizer and plant your seeds or seedlings as usual.
- Water Naturally or Manually: After the initial application, you will observe HydroPlot begin to absorb the water available in the soil. Upon rainfall or watering, the HydroPlot will be fully activated and retain maximum moisture going forward.