SOIL WETTING AGENTS FOR LAWN AND SPORTS TURF
Wetting Agents.
Soil surfactants are also called soil wetters or soil wetting agents. They reduce the surface tension of water and mean it is more easily absorbed by hydrophobic soils.
We have the most advanced range of quality soil wetters to suit all your needs and applications.
These soil wetting agents work in all situations. Whether you have drainage issues, hydrophobic soils, localised dry spots (LDS) or sand based root zones we have a product to suit.
The Benefits of Soil Wetting Agents.
- They improve water infiltration into the soil. Wetting agents help water move into the soil rather than simply running away from the surface.
- Soil wetters improve the ability of the soil to absorb and retain water. This especially the case with hydrophobic soils.
- They promote stronger root growth.
- By improving water penetration and retention in the soil, turf is better able to cope in dry periods.
- Soil wetting agents save you money by making your water use more efficient.
We work closely with innovative companies such as Indigo Specialty, Rhizosolutions, and Agspec in Australia. By working with these companies, we are at the forefront of turf grass water management and help you produce the best quality turf surfaces.
Hydroforce Soil Wetting Agents.
When you use the Hydroforce range:
- You get a more healthy stress-tolerant turf.
- Water and chemicals rapidly move away from the soil surface.
- You get uniform water distribution through the soil, which means a deeper root system.
- Less run-off, means less waste.
- As well as being great soil wetters, these produce little foam, so there is less need for an anti-foam product when mixing.
Wetting Agent Testimonials.
Pete Dunn, Course Superintendent at Federal G.C.
‘Mate that HydroForce Ultra is the best product I’ve ever seen by a mile. On the third day at 35°C and we haven’t had to put any hand watering on the greens. We wouldn’t even irrigate if it wasn’t for the surrounds drying out.’…
Chris Lynch, Course Superintendent at Fairbairn GC.
‘Yes, good results so far improved infiltration on some of the heavier soil greens with no water pooling in areas that had before.’…
Ongoing research
We also have an ongoing R and D program to test and develop existing and future products.
- 2022/2023 research into soil-surfactants and their impact on soil moisture at 75 mm and soil organic matter.
- 2024 research into wetting agents looking at variations in soil moisture at 37 and 75 mm, soil organic matter and turf health.
Turf Blog.
There is more technical information on soil wetting agents in our turf blog, which also answers the following questions:
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- Can you safely use washing-up liquid as a wetting agent? and
- Why do some wetting agents damage turf?
100% Blend Of Proprietary Surfactants
A premium soil surfactant developed and trialled in Australia, the USA and SE Asia. It is currently the most heavily researched soil wetting agent in the Australian marketplace. It is designed to maximise water management in sand-based profiles.
80% Blend Of Proprietary Surfactants
Contains a combination of nonionic surfactants plus an L-amino acid package to help reduce turf stress.
60% Blend Of Proprietary Surfactants
An economical soil surfactant.
100% Blend Of Proprietary Surfactants
A long term soil wetting agent which consistently performs in the extremes of the Australian climate.
20% Blend Of Proprietary Surfactants
Hydroforce Inject is an injectable soil surfactant for use via irrigation systems or via conventional sprayers.
100% Blend Of Proprietary Surfactants
Aquimax is a unique patented co-polymer system which improves soil water availability. It is the first moisture management system which evenly distributes moisture-retaining polymer to the root zone.
Wetting Agent Range.
Soil Wetting Agents | |||||
Product | Description | More information | Label | MSDS | Technical Sheet |
Aquimax | A patented liquid soil amendment that retains soil moisture in the soil root zone. | Aquimax information | MSDS | ||
Extend soil wetting agent | This is a 100% blend of non ionic surfactants giving up to 90 days effectiveness as a soil wetting agent. | Hydroforce Extend information | MSDS | ||
Inject | Specifically designed to quickly and efficiently move water away from the foliage and thatch and into the soil root zone. | Hydroforce inject information | MSDS | ||
Rapid | Ideal to rapidly move water away from the soil surface and past thatch. | Hydroforce Rapid Information | MSDS | ||
Recharge | To prevent and overcome hydrophobic soil situations | Hydroforce recharge Information | MSDS | ||
Ultra | A unique soil wetting agent for use on dry patch areas. Has been used in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australia with great results. | MSDS | |||
Scrubwet penetrant | A modified poly-siloxane with excellent properties as a soil penetrant. Also used for dew prevention. | ||||