|  SANOPLANT
/ FAQs
• 1) What is SANOPLANT?
• 2) What does SANOPLANT consist
of?
• 3) Why should I use SANOPLANT?
• 4) How does SANOPLANT work?
• 5) Will SANOPLANT cause a
high accumulation of water in the soil and as a result instability?
• 6) When should I use SANOPLANT?
• 7) Is SANOPLANT harmless to
the environment?
• 8) Where can SANOPLANT be used?
• 9) How much water can be saved
with the help of SANOPLANT?
• 10) How quickly is water absorbed
by SANOPLANT?
• 11) How long does SANOPLANT work?
• 12) How can SANOPLANT be used?
• 13) What does SANOPLANT cost and
where can I buy SANOPLANT?
1) What is SANOPLANT?
SANOPLANT is a soil amendment, which when
applied can save a min. of 50 % of the required Irrigation. Saving
is achieved by increasing the water retention in soils over longer
periods of time. At the same time SANOPLANT will store the nutrients
in a plant-available form.
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2) What does SANOPLANT
consist of?
SANOPLANT is a specially modified and granulated
powder made of silicate based stone powders. Granule diameter is
1- 5mm and therefore easily applied.
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3) Why should I use
SANOPLANT?
With constantly rising water costs due to
lack of rainfall and the increasing need for drinking water it is
vital that we look at ways of conserving water and reducing the
pollution of water through fertilizers, herbicides etc. SANOPLANT
helps to save water and protects the soil against leaching of nutrients
into the groundwater. This result in significantly better plant
growth, as they establish stronger root systems are therefore more
resilient against drought and wind erosion.
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4) How does SANOPLANT
work?
Water is absorbed by the macro-pores of soils
until capacity is reached. The surplus water is then lost through
drainage (e.g. during heavy rainfall) or evaporation. With the application
of SANOPLANT the macro-pores are able to store more water and for
longer periods in a plant available form. SANOPLANT is therefore
most effective in soils with high air pore volumes e.g. sandy soils.
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5) Will SANOPLANT cause
a high accumulation of water in
the soil and as a result instability ?
SANOPLANT is mixed into the soil in small
quantities (1,5 - 4gram, max. 30 gram per litre soil). The granules are distributed
evenly throughout the growth medium. Surplus water will drain out
passing the saturated SANOPLANT. This will result in sufficient
water availability with no noticeable effect on either the drainage
or the air pore volume of the soil. The slight expansion of SANOPLANT happens only within the available pores.
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6) When should I use
SANOPLANT?
SANOPLANT can be used in all soil types, it
is recommended however for use in sandy soils or root zones with high air pore
volumes.
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7) Is SANOPLANT harmless
to the environment?
SANOPLANT is completely harmless to the environment.
The stone powders are of natural origin, remain however due to its
composition (SiO2) in the soil for a very long time. After the complete
decomposition only nutrients and trace elements remain in the
soil. The plants will once again benefit from these elements.
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8) Where can SANOPLANT
be used?
Everywhere, there are no limitations to the
applications of SANOPLANT. Licensing of product depends on country.
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9) How much water can
be saved with the help of SANOPLANT?
When applied correctly, SANOPLANT can save
at least 50% of the normally required Irrigation water. Savings
of up to 70% have also been achieved. This is however dependant
on soil type.
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10) How quickly is
water absorbed by SANOPLANT?
Water is absorbed immediately without delay.
The SANOPLANT is not significantly affected by continual drying
and wetting as found in Peat’s, Polyacrylamide etc.
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11) How long does SANOPLANT
work?
Research and practical applications have shown
that SANOPLANT will remain active in your soil for at least 10 years.
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12) How can SANOPLANT
be used?
SANOPLANT can be premixed into the planting
substrate, or spread onto the surface and worked into the soil by
help of a rotary motor hoe. Some examples of application can be
found on our Website. If you are not sure of which application to
use please contact us directly and our technical support team will
assist you.
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13) What does SANOPLANT
cost and where can I buy SANOPLANT?
Please contact the Head Office in Dornbirn,
Austria and we will gladly assist you with contact details and pricing.
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