Absorbent Polymer Help Increase Yields

Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 15, 2014

The best pepper growth is said to take place in deep, medium-textured sandy loam or loamy, fertile well-drained soils offering plants physical support, nutrition, and a consistent level of soil moisture.

Peppers don’t like too much water, so successful growers raise them in beds to facilitate drainage; however, in dry periods it means adding additional irrigation and/or absorbent polymers to keep soil moisture consistent.

Trials using Stockosorb from Evonik have shown that absorbent polymers in soil increased pepper yield by up to 32%. According to Evonik, Stockosorb prevents plants from drying out, and, in addition to vegetables, it also can be in the production of ornamental plants and trees.

For more information go to www.evonik.com.