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HYDROPOST™
Hydroseeding Compost

HYDROPOSTÔ Compost for hydroseeding is a special compost blend manufactured for erosion control applications. This material when applied by hydraulic methods or physically incorporated will provide the following benefits:

  • Better water retention for germinating seeds.
  • Long term humus nutrients available with low salt index and slow release availability.
  • Improves soil texture and tilth when incorporated or top applied.
  • Increased soil microorganisms benefit soil structure and bioavailability of nutrients.
  • Environmentally friendly—No chemicals—Using recycled ingredients.
  • Provides a healthy, safe environment for beneficial soil bacteria and other soil microflora

Sunland Garden Products blends organic materials carefully then, gradually ages the compost to naturally and safely release mineral nutrients for emerging plants. This process has been perfected for over 15 years. HYDROPOSTÔ Compost has the following properties:

  • Contains humus, which holds nutrients needed by both plants and microbes, improving fertility.
  • Contains biochemically active substances--enzymes, vitamins, auxins and amino acids to help make nutrients available for plant uptake.
  • Uniform in texture and particle size making it easy to mix in the tank.
  • Is mature compost that is stable, adding nutrients and not depleting available soil nitrogen.
  • No foreign debris: plastic, rock or metal to damage equipment

HYDROPOSTÔ Compost is packaged in one cubic foot bags for easy handling.

Product Usage: Per acre -- apply 45 cubic feet (45 bags) HYDROPOSTÔ compost with 500 lb. fiber mulch (paper or wood), water and tackifier as required and apply. Or mix in the tank with the required quantity of water the ratio of 4 bags HYDROPOSTÔ Compost to one 50-lb. bale of paper or wood fiber. This is equivalent to 1500 lbs. per acre compost rate.

Contents: 100% compost derived from green materials, straw, peat moss, livestock manure

Product Specifications:

Solvita Test: Maturity = 7
Ece: 4-6
pH: 7.0-7.2
Screen Size: ¼"
Moisture Content: 40%
Bulk Density: 1000 lbs/cubic yard
Total Nitrogen 1.5%
P2O5 Phosphate1.3%
K Potassium 2.2%
K2O Potash 1.7%
Organic Matter 53%
Ash Content 47%

Compost Process:

Process Temperature:140°
Active Compost time at temperature: 30 days
Curing time: >90 days
Number of turns: >30
Exceeds US EPA 40 CRF part 503 Regulations for compost.

Cost:

HYDROPOSTÔ Compost is packaged in one cubic foot bags for easy handling. Sold 60 bags per shrink filmed pallet.

Call S&S Seeds for ordering details: (805) 684-0436.

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