Agricultural hydrogel—also known as a potassium-based water-absorbent polymer—is a superabsorbent material that can retain moisture in the soil for extended periods.
When mixed with soil, hydrogel granules absorb up to 250 liters of water per kilogram and store it near the plant roots. During dry spells, the hydrogel releases the water gradually, ensuring plants have consistent access to moisture.
This means farmers can water less frequently, reduce irrigation costs, and maintain healthier soil conditions, even under drought or uneven rainfall.
Hydrogel technology has become a cornerstone of sustainable farming. It reduces water consumption by 50–70%, improves soil structure, and boosts plant resilience.
By integrating hydrogel into the soil at planting, farmers can achieve:
Bigger harvests and stronger roots
Greater drought resistance
Less irrigation time and expense
Improved soil aeration and humus formation
The hydrogel remains active in the soil for up to seven years, continually improving soil quality and water retention season after season.
Hydrogel application is simple and adaptable to many farming methods:
· Spreading and Plowing: 100 kg per hectare, 15–20 cm deep.
· Seed Furrow Planting: 20–25 kg per hectare mixed with fertilizer or seeds.
· Seedlings: 3–4 g per plant mixed directly into the soil.
· Fruit Trees: 800 g per m²; for shrubs, 30–120 g per plant based on size.
Crops and uses include:
· Hop and Vine Growers: Mix hydrogel under seedlings to protect crops during dry periods.
· Potato Growers: 100 kg/ha before planting for long-term soil stability.
· Fruit and Berry Farmers: Retain more moisture around shallow root systems.
· Almonds and Cannabis Cultivation: Increase water efficiency and humus content in sandy soil.
At SOCO, we supply advanced superabsorbent and potassium based polymers engineered for agricultural efficiency. Our SOCO® Agricultural Hydrogel offers:
✅ High water retention capacity for dry and semi-arid regions
✅ Eco-friendly and non-toxic composition safe for plants, soil, and groundwater
✅ Long-term soil improvement, promoting better microbial activity and humus formation
✅ Reduced watering frequency—farmers can switch from watering every three days to once a week
✅ Custom-blended solutions adapted for fruit orchards, plantations, or large-scale crops
With over a decade of field-proven performance, SOCO’s hydrogel technology helps growers achieve higher productivity, lower water use, and more resilient agriculture.
In an era of increasing droughts and global water scarcity, hydrogels are redefining how farmers manage irrigation. Combining SOCO’s advanced hydrogel polymers with conventional irrigation systems creates an eco-economic solution—sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible.
The future of farming starts in the soil—and SOCO is helping shape it, one polymer crystal at a time.
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