Grow More® E-Z Wet Soil Penetrant 26 — 32 oz

Biodegradable Non-Ionic Soil Wetting Agent, 32 oz, for Deeper Roots and Salt Leaching

Compacted or hydrophobic soil sheds water rather than absorbing it, leaving roots shallow and dry spots that no amount of extra watering fixes. Grow More E-Z Wet Soil Penetrant 26 is a biodegradable, non-ionic wetting agent that dramatically reduces surface tension at the soil-water interface, letting irrigation water and nutrient solution penetrate compacted, hydrophobic, or high-clay soils more uniformly.

The 32 oz size delivers that improved infiltration deeper into the root zone, eliminating dry spots and flushing excess fertilizer salts away from sensitive root areas as part of a normal irrigation routine.

Key Features & Benefits

• Biodegradable Formula: Breaks down naturally in soil without leaving residues that accumulate over time or harm soil biology.
• Non-Ionic Surfactant: Compatible with all soil types, irrigation water qualities, and fertilizer programs without reacting with dissolved nutrients.
• Neutral pH: Can be applied to any soil or growing medium without disrupting pH balance or requiring corrective adjustments.
• Promotes Deeper Root Systems: Improved water penetration encourages roots to follow moisture deeper rather than staying shallow where drought stress risk is highest.
• Leaches Excess Salts and Alleviates Compaction: Facilitates flushing of fertilizer salts and addresses dry spots, run-off, erosion, and compaction in one product.

Who Should Use This

Growers dealing with water infiltration challenges in field soils, raised beds, and container media are the direct fit, particularly heavy clay or compacted soils and coco coir or peat-based mixes that have become hydrophobic over time.

About Grow More Inc.

Grow More Inc., founded in 1918 as National Chemical Company in Hollywood, California and now headquartered in Gardena, California, offers E-Z Wet in two sizes for different treatment volumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a non-ionic wetting agent and why does it matter?

A non-ionic surfactant carries no electrical charge, so it does not interact with the charged ions in a nutrient solution. That makes E-Z Wet safe to use alongside fertilizer programs without disrupting nutrient chemistry or binding nutrients into unavailable forms.

How does E-Z Wet prevent and eliminate dry spots in growing media?

Dry spots form when growing media becomes hydrophobic, typically from waxy organic compounds that repel water. The surfactant in E-Z Wet reduces surface tension and breaks through those hydrophobic layers, letting water re-wet the affected areas.

How does E-Z Wet help with salt management?

Excess fertilizer salts accumulating in the root zone create a high-osmotic-pressure environment that restricts water uptake by roots. Improving water movement through the media helps flush those salts downward and away from the active root zone during regular irrigation.

Is E-Z Wet safe for use in container media like coco coir and peat?

Yes, it's effective and safe in coco coir, peat-based mixes, rockwool, and perlite or vermiculite blends. Coco coir and peat are particularly prone to developing hydrophobic zones after drying out, making E-Z Wet a valuable maintenance addition for those substrates.