AquaGro L Media Surfactant - 55gal

AquaGro L Media Surfactant - 55gal - Improve Water Distribution in Container Media

AquaGro L Media Surfactant improves water distribution throughout container growing media to support consistent moisture levels across the root zone during production and retail holding. By reducing surface tension and improving the wettability of bark and peat-based mixes, AquaGro L helps water, fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides move more evenly through the substrate - improving input efficiency and reducing localized dry spots. When applied as a pre-shipping drench, it helps media retain moisture longer during transport and allows dry substrates to rewet more easily at retail, supporting plant appearance and survival. The result is more uniform crop development, reduced hand watering labor, and fewer stressed plants from moisture management failures. Active Ingredient: Alkoxylated Polyols 99%. Signal Word: None.

Key Features & Benefits

• Improves Water Distribution: Reduces the water repellency that develops in peat and bark mixes over time - allows water to penetrate and distribute evenly through the root zone rather than channeling through dry spots.
• Enhances Input Efficiency: Improves the movement of water, fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides through the media - meaning applied inputs reach roots more consistently and with less runoff.
• Pre-Shipping Drench Application: Applied before shipping, it extends how long media stays moist during transport and helps dried substrates rewet more easily at the point of sale - supporting post-shipping plant quality.
• Reduces Labor: Uniform moisture distribution reduces the frequency of hand watering and the labor required to manage dry spots, waterlogged zones, or plants stressed from uneven irrigation.
• Compatible with Standard Media: Suitable for bark and peat-based growing mixes. Compatible with standard production and retail irrigation practices.
• Signal Word: None: Among the lowest hazard classification under EPA labeling requirements - no signal word required on the label.

Who Should Use This

AquaGro L is designed for commercial greenhouse and nursery growers, container crop producers, and retail plant operations who manage peat or bark-based growing media and want to improve moisture management consistency. Particularly valuable for operations experiencing dry spot problems, inconsistent germination, or high labor demands from hand watering correction of uneven irrigation. Also useful for any shipper or distributor looking to improve how container plants hold up during transit.

Compatibility

AquaGro L is suitable for bark and peat-based container growing mixes. Active Ingredient: Alkoxylated Polyols 99%. Liquid, cloudy appearance. pH: 4.0-7.0. Water dispersible. Application rate: 2 to 7 fl oz per cubic yard of growing media. Compatible with standard irrigation systems including overhead, drip, and flood irrigation. Always follow the product label for application rates, timing, and safety guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a surfactant do in container media?

A surfactant reduces the surface tension of water and lowers the water repellency of organic media components like peat and bark. This allows irrigation water to penetrate evenly through the substrate rather than running around or through dry channels, resulting in more uniform root zone moisture.

When should AquaGro L be applied?

AquaGro L can be applied during production as a drench to address or prevent dry spots, or before shipping to help media stay moist during transit. Follow product label rate and timing recommendations for your specific application.

Will AquaGro L affect my fertilizer or pesticide applications?

AquaGro L improves the distribution of water, fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides through growing media - meaning applied inputs tend to reach roots more consistently. This may allow for adjustments to application rates in some programs; consult the product label and your crop advisor.

What is the application rate for AquaGro L?

The recommended application rate is 2 to 7 fl oz per cubic yard of growing media. See the product label for specific guidance based on media type and application method.