SOIL WETTING AGENTS FOR LAWN CARE AND SPORTS TURF.

Advanced Soil Wetting Agents for Professional Turf.

Soil wetting agents are important tools to manage soil moisture in high performance turf. Whether you deal with hydrophobic soils and sands that repel water, localised dry spot (LDS) or poor water infiltration, Gilba Solutions has one of the best ranges of soil wetters in Australia.

Our soil wetters are proven, safe to the environment, and you can use them on all turf types. They help you to drive water into the soil profile, produce healthy turf, and reduce the need to hand water.

Why Soil Wetting Agents Matter in Turf Management.

When you use these correctly, modern soil wetters help:

• Improve how water moves into the soil. They help water to move into hydrophobic (water repellant) soils.
• Improve the distribution uniformity (DU) of water in the soil.
• Reduce LDS and localised dry patches.
• Help grow a deep root system.
• Increase your irrigation efficiency and reduce waste.

Soil surfactants aren’t just a fix for dry patch. They are a tool for high performance areas like sports grounds, greens, tees, collars, and fairways.

Types of Soil Wetting Agents.

You can group Soil wetters by how they interact with water and the soil structure. Each type addresses a different soil moisture need.

• Penetrants. These are for hydrophobic sands and areas affected by Localised Dry Spot (LDS). They help water move rapidly through the soil profile and help restore uniform water infiltration.
  Examples include HydroForce Ultra, HydroForce Rapid, and Scrubwet.

• Retainers. These hold moisture in the soil for longer periods, and are ideal for drought prone or coarse soils. They reduce the need to irrigate and help turf cope better with heat stress.
  Examples include Aquimax and HydroForce Extend.

• Combination or Multi-functional Agents. These are a mix of penetrant and retainer technologies to give balanced infiltration and water retention. They are ideal for high-traffic turf and sports surfaces.
  Examples include HydroForce Ultra and Aquaforce.

Uses Beyond Turf.

Soil wetting agents are vital in turf and sports turf management. However, they also improve irrigation efficiency in horticulture and agriculture. In these sectors, surfactants lead to more uniform crop growth and reduce the need to irrigate. They:

• Reduce water loss.
• Improve water movement into dry soils.
• Help nutrients move to plant roots.

How Do Soil Wetting Agents Work?

• In sandy and high organic matter (OM) soils, soil particles can develop a waxy coat that repels water.
• This wax coat makes it hard for roots to access water in the soil.
• Wetting agents are surfactants, and have a hydrophilic (water-loving) and a hydrophobic (water-repellant) end.
• When you use a soil surfactant, the hydrophobic end attaches to the wax coat, and the hydrophilic end interacts with the water.
• This leads to better water movement and distribution in the soil.

The HydroForce® range of soil wetting agents delivers consistent results across a wide range of soil types.

Key Features:

• Improves water movement in the soil.

• Helps with rapid water infiltration.

• Produces deep, and consistent moisture levels through the entire profile.

• They do not foam.

• They are a flexible option in tank mixes.

• They improve turf health.

Whether you have bentgrass greens or warm season sports grounds, the HydroForce range gives consistent results that you can see.

What Superintendents Say.

Pete Dunn, Superintendent – Federal GC
“HydroForce Ultra is the best I’ve ever seen by a mile. Day three of 35°C and we haven’t had to hand water a single green. We’d skip any irrigation if it weren’t for the surrounds.”

Chris Lynch, Superintendent – Fairbairn GC
“We’ve had better infiltration on heavier soil greens. Water doesnt pool where it used to sit.”

Learn More.

For in depth technical insights, trial results, and water management strategies, visit our Turf Blog. This is a space for professional turf managers who want more than just marketing fluff.

Environmental Safety Profile.

• Biodegradable. The HydroForce range of soil wetting agents comprise surfactants that break down naturally in the soil.

• Low Toxicity. Being non-ionic formulations they are not phytotoxic and are safe for turf and beneficial soil microbes when you use them as directed.

• Runoff. They are designed to reduce the runoff of surface water and leaching by managing water infiltration.

How to Choose A Soil Wetting Agent.

60% Blend of Surfactants.

An economical soil surfactant.

100% Blend of Polymers.

A unique surfactant which improves soil water availability.

Soil Wetting Agents.