Broadacre systems on sandy or degraded soils struggle to retain plant-available water in the root zone, with significant losses to deep percolation and wind-driven evaporation; irregular rainfall and tight allocations amplify drought stress at critical stages, undermining yield stability and fertilizer efficiency. Surface sealing and erosion from intense events compound infiltration problems.
SOCO Soil Hydrogel increases the soil’s water-holding capacity and usable moisture, moderates dry intervals, and improves nutrient-use efficiency, helping maintain yield potential with fewer irrigations.
1. The cotton with SOCO® Soil Hydrogel had stronger growth in the middle and late stages, with green leaves and luxuriant branches, and most of the cotton dolls grew better.
2. The final yield of cotton was increased by 28.1%.
It boosts soil water-holding capacity, reduces deep percolation and evaporation losses, improves infiltration on sealed surfaces, and stabilizes moisture between rains/irrigations—supporting yield stability and fertilizer efficiency.
Broadacre crops with high sensitivity to in-season dry spells: wheat, corn/maize, soybeans, cotton, sorghum, sunflower, canola/rapeseed. Cotton and maize in sandy or degraded soils typically show strong responses.
Yes. Expect fewer irrigation events or longer intervals, often by 20–40%, while maintaining target soil moisture. Always verify with soil moisture probes and adjust gradually.
By reducing runoff and deep percolation, more nutrients remain accessible in the root zone, improving uptake and lowering leaching, particularly for nitrogen and potassium.
Yes. The hydrogel stores rainfall in the root zone and releases it as the soil dries, moderating stress between rain events and supporting critical growth stages.
Not when used as directed. SOCO holds water and releases it as soil matric potential drops. Ensure fields have normal drainage and avoid over‑irrigation immediately after rain.
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