Re: [CH] New Technique?
Dave Anderson (Chilehead@tough-love.com)
Sat, 12 May 2001 21:18:56 -0700
Most of the disposable diapers are being manufactured using
polyacrilimide crystals. They can absorb up to 200 times their
weight in water. We have been using them for several years to hold
moisture in our sandy soil. I just purchased three cases of 8 ounce
jars of crystals with 7-7-7 slow release fertilizer pellets. I intend to
try them with several different veggies and flowers. I'm sorry for you
organic gardeners, but it appears that the fertilizers are chemical.
The advertising says that the fertilizer will take 6 to 9 months to
release. A tablespoon works for a 1 gallon pot and the stuff will
probabably sell for $8.00 to $10.00 per 8 ounce jar.
> I would think that the gel material would be available in powdered from
> in bulk.
> A lot cheaper than buying the diaper variety and eliminates the worry of
> having the
> diaper still around after 100 years. A peat cup might prevent it
> readily leaching away.
>
> << Jim >>
Dave Anderson
Tough Love Chile Co.
Http://www.tough-love.com