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In desperation to address the water repelling qualities of our soily sands I have started using Soilsolver instead of Wetting soil granules that only seem to last a couple of months. Results seem very promising with crumbly water retaining soil evident, & I wondered if this is permanent as claimed on the bag?

Time: 20th March 2013 2:59pm

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Diego says...
Those who live in clay soil areas will tell you that clay definitely stays put (unless washed away in deluges). If kaolin clay is the principal ingredient of soilsolver, then is there any reason to think it won't be permanent? Good luck with your soil improvement SG.

Time: 20th March 2013 3:47pm

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snottiegobble says...
Thanks Diego, I know you would have similar soils to me as I once lived on the coast between Torremolinos & Gibraltar!
That was over 40 years ago!


Time: 20th March 2013 5:11pm

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amanda says...
Hey SG - I have been using the Soil Solver here in the new place since we arrived (Aug2012) and I am very happy with it...

Yes - it will stay put :-)
Unlike bentonite clays :-(

I spent the better part of a day last week washing all the bentonite granules (cos it doesn't dissolve!) out of the previous owners veg patch, and into adjacent the fire break!
I can take a pic if u like!
All the sand was highly water repellant too - so it didn't do anything in that dept either...?!

I havee started again with soil solver and lots of OM.


Time: 20th March 2013 5:28pm

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snottiegobble says...
Thats good Amanda, its not cheap, but if you only have to apply once its a winner!

Time: 21st March 2013 12:05pm

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Diego says...
SG I don't wish to mislead you with my pretentious affectation. I live on the sunshine coast in Queensland.

Time: 21st March 2013 12:08pm

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snottiegobble says...
Aw Diego, & I thought you lived near the smelly Mediterranean!!


Time: 22nd March 2013 12:12am

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