Soil and Hydromulch Additives
Apply soil and hydroseeding additives to improve overall soil health, accelerate turf establishment and improve application accuracy.
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Tackifier: Hydraulic Mulch Binder
Benefits
Applications
Add tackifier to your hydroseeder to improve efficiency during discharge and application. Tackifier reduces friction in the hydroseeder pumps which improves discharge when hydroseeding. Once the slurry is applied, tackifier bonds hydraulic mulch to the soil.
Tackifier is also used to bond straw to soil if you are blowing straw for erosion control.
We supply a granular tackifier that is dyed blue for visibility. This product is compatible with all fiber hydraulic mulches.
If you add our blue tackifier to your slurry, you do not need Turf Marker Blue.
| Size | Bulk Quantity |
|---|---|
| 7oz Bottle | 9 Bottles/Case |
Turf Marker Blue: Application Indicator
Benefits
Applications
This blue liquid dye is a visual indicator for hydroseeding, hydromulching and turf and ornamental applications.
For hydroseeding applications
Add Turf Marker Blue to the slurry along hydromulch and other additives.
Some hydraulic mulches and tackifiers are dyed green or blue during manufacturing. If that is the case, turf marker blue is not necessary for your hydroseeding slurry.
For turf and ornamentals
This blue liquid dye is also used for applying landscape chemicals like herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. Application rate will vary depending on turf color, turf height and spray applications.
Suggested application rate: 16-24 ounces per 100 gallons. For small spray applications use 2-3 ounces per 3 gallons.
| Size | Bulk Quantity |
|---|---|
| 1 Gallon Jug | 4 Jugs/Case |
| 2.5 Gallon Jug |
Biotic Earth Biotic Soil Amendment
Benefits
Applications
Biotic Earth is a Biotic Soil Amendment (BSA) designed to accelerate the nutrient cycle and build healthy soil in order to improve permanent vegetative establishment.
Biotic Earth is composed of Peat Moss, thermally and mechanically processed straw and flexible flax fiber, plus multiple species of Mycorrhizae and beneficial bacteria. The compost alternative reintroduces organic matter, beneficial bacteria and Mycorrhizal fungi to depleted soils that have been degraded from construction and mining.
Apply Biotic Earth hydraulically at a standard rate of 3,500 pounds per acre – regardless of slope or organic matter content.
Performance Properties according to ASTM D7322:
- 1502% improvement in vegetation establishment and germination improvement
- 308% increase in average plant height
- 419% improvement in plant mass per area
| Size | Bulk Quantity |
|---|---|
| 50lb Bale | 42 Bale/Pallet |
Before and After Applying Biotic Earth Black
After struggling to establish turf on this Virginia Beach BMP, the contractor applied Biotic Earth Black to the site. Less than one month later, the stormwater pond achieved widespread vegetation and met the coverage requirements for closeout.
REV™ Turf Pro Organic Growth Stimulant
Benefits
Applications
REV™ Turf Pro Formula is an all-natural plant based humic agent that improves germination for rapid growth and long term turf establishment.
REV™ is made from DAKOTA peat which is a highly decomposed high carbon peat. Unlike other humic agents, the humic acid in REV™ is not extracted with sodium hydroxide. The humic acids in REV™ bind micronutrients in the soil which are absorbed by plant roots and enhance seed establishment.
The natural formula has a close to neutral pH that resists pH change and naturally buffers high salt content. REV™ is effective in both high and low pH soils.
| Packaging |
|---|
| 2.5 Gallon Jug |
JumpStart™ Bio-Stimulant
Benefits
JumpStart™ is a liquid formula that contains humic acid and more than 200 specifies of beneficial soil bacteria to jump start vegetative establishment.
Apply JumpStart™ hydraulically when hydroseeding for a fast, thorough and widespread application.
In a grass growth study utilizing ASTM D7322, JumpStart™ demonstrated the following outcomes compared to the control group:
- 275% more seed germination
- 281% greater plant height
- 115% greater plant mass
| Size | Bulk Quantity |
|---|---|
| 2.5 Gallon | 2 Jugs/Case |
Lime for Hydraulic Applications
Verde-Lawn™
Benefits
Applications
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Verde-Lawn is a fast-acting calcitic lime that should be applied for lawn care, sports turf, and large-scale seeding projects to improve soil acidity and nutrient uptake . Verde-Lawn is a coarse limestone that contains 37% Calcium and 1% PHCA. Verde-Lawn is also offered in Verde-Lawn Hydro which contains wetting agents to improve soil moisture retention.
To maintain pH and Improve moisture retention:
Apply 5 lbs/1,000 SF or 220 lbs/acre
To adjust pH:
Apply 10 lbs/1000 SF or 435 lbs/acre
| Size | Bulk Quantity |
|---|---|
| 50 lb bag | 40 bags per pallet |
Liquid NeutraLime™
Benefits
Applications
NeutraLime™ Liquid is a neutralizing agent that controls soil’s pH, hardness and alkalinity. The fast acting liquid formula works within 7-10 days of application and is effective up to 6 weeks.
Liquid lime is designed for hydraulic application. For best results, the manufacturer recommends to apply NeutraLime™ through a hydroseeder and use in conjunction with a slow release agricultural lime for sustained soil neutralization.
Before applying NeutraLime™ conduct a soil test to determine the soil’s pH and nutrient content. A soil test will determine the application rate and the need for additional soil amendments.
| Soil Characteristics | Application Rate |
|---|---|
| pH | gallon/acre |
| > 5.9 and ≤ 6.2 | 2.5 |
| > 5.5 and ≤ 5.8 | 5 |
| > 5.1 and ≤ 5.4 | 10 |
| > 4.7 and ≤ 5.2 | 15 |
| > 4.2 and ≤ 4.6 | 25 |
| ≤ 4.2 | contact manufacturer |
| Size | Bulk Quantity |
|---|---|
| 2.5 Gallon Jug | 2 Jugs/Case |
Dry NeutraLime™
Benefits
Applications
NeutraLime™ is a highly concentrated dry lime that balances pH by neutralizing acidic soil. When properly applied, NeutraLime™ improves pH within 3-7 days and lasts up to 18 weeks. This concentrated dry formula contains 50% more calcium carbonate than the most concentrated 2.5 gallon of liquid lime.
For best results, the manufacturer recommends to apply Dry NeutraLime™ through a hydroseeder and use in conjunction with a slow release agricultural lime for sustained soil neutralization.
Before applying Dry NeutraLime™ conduct a soil test to determine the soil’s pH and nutrient content. A soil test will determine the application rate and the need for additional soil amendments.
| Soil Characteristics | Application Rate |
|---|---|
| pH | pound/acre |
| > 5.9 and ≤ 6.2 | 40 |
| > 5.5 and ≤ 5.8 | 80 |
| > 5.1 and ≤ 5.4 | 160 |
| > 4.7 and ≤ 5.2 | 240 |
| > 4.2 and ≤ 4.6 | 400 |
| ≤ 4.2 | contact manufacturer |
| Size | Bulk Quantity |
|---|---|
| 40lb Bag | 50 bags/pallet |