Granules, Prepacked Mats and Rolls from England
They hold moisture in the soil of hanging baskets and containers, so plants do not dry out as quickly, improving displays and growth even in dry conditions.
Adds Potassium - Not Sodium
Another advantage of Rain-Gel and Rain-Mats is that they slowly release small traces of potassium, unlike other products that release sodium (salt) which can adversely affect some plants.
RAIN-GEL GRANULES
"Rain-Gel" water retaining granules give much better performance than products that are sodium based. "Rain-Gel" and "Rain-Mat" products are potassium based and take up water in a few seconds, forming a fine textured jelly. This rapid uptake ensures much better performance within the soil and provides an immediate reservoir to plant roots. Quite simply, the "Rain-Gel" granules "grab" the water immediately, before it can drain through the potting mix (unlike other slow acting granules). Saturation can be achieved with one watering, instead of having to rewater several times. The roots are then able to draw water from the reservoir as and when needed.
Four (4) teaspoons of Rain-Gel mixed into the potting soil at root level is enough for a 12" hanging basket. Use additional teaspoons for larger baskets.
250 gram container
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Rain-Gel Granules - Very effective
We live in Orlando, FL, where from May through September it is now beastly hot and is raining/overcast much less than it used to be. As a consequence, even daily watering is often inadequate for our hanging baskets of Chinese Crotons (pretty flowers are a no-go here in the summer). This year we redid all the baskets with new liners which had plastic in the bottom; put Gel Slices in the bottom; and mixed Rain-Gel in the fresh soil. I'm happy to report that the Rain-Gel made a huge difference. I could even skip a day watering without fear that they would completely dry out and stress the plants. Our Chinese Croton baskets have never looked consistently healthier and happier than they did this season. We’re sold on Rain Gel!
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Rain gel granules
I add these to my potting soils and they are very helpful in keeping the plants happy even if I neglect watering the pots.
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Rain Gel
I love this item but I didn't know what I was doing. I didn't put them closer to the root in the pot. The dirt bubbled up and so that is how I learned not to do it. :)
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quality product
a quality product at a good price, great customer service
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Mrs.
I've used these before. They are great at keeping the soil moist longer, so I don't need to water quite so often.
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Mrs.
It is much bigger than heavier than I expected. I have some smaller ones that I really like. I will use this one, but might buy a smaller one that is easier for me to handle since my husband keeps stealing mine.
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quality products
do a lot of veggies in containers and hanging baskets, rain gel granules and mats are great, help reduce watering times.
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Buy the big tub!
These lil granules save me sooo much time!I used to have to water my hanging coir baskets just about every day - now it's every 3-4 days, maybe only once a week, if it rains :).And so easy to use - just sprinkle them into the potting soil as your planting (1 tbl/12 pot). My geraniums, impatiens, petunias, dipladenia, etc. are sooo happy :)
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A Necessity
In the Texas heat, if you don't use Rain Gel, you will water much more often, and your plants won't thrive like they do with it!
