Westland Water Saving Gel is a slow-release moisture control for pots, containers, and hanging baskets. Great for summer use, when temperatures are hot and households go on holiday.
- Advanced water-retaining gel
- Capacity to hold 400 times its own weight in water
- Water is released back into compost as plants require it
Why Use
Westland Water Saving Gel is an advanced water holding system that has the capacity to hold 400 times its own weight in water. Water is absorbed and released as the plant needs it. Reduces water stress in plants and helps to retain flowers and fruit during hot weather and rapid plant growth. One application lasts all season long.
How To Use
Planting pots, containers, and hanging baskets
- Measure the number of scoops as directed in the table
- Mix thoroughly with compost using a trowel or by hand and fill the bottom three quarters of the pot/container
- Fill the rest of the container with compost
- Water well twice, a few hours apart, to fully charge the gel
Pre-planted pots, containers, and hanging baskets
- Make a number of holes in the surface of the compost and fill with the appropriate amount of Water Saving Gel as directed in the table
- Place a half scoop of Water Saving Gel in each hole
- Water well twice, a few hours apart, to fully charge the gel
Type Of Container | Container Size | No of Scoops |
Pots, containers, baskets, houseplants | 15-25cm (6-10″) | 0.5 |
30-40cm (12-16″) | 1 | |
45-60cm (18-24″) | 2 | |
Window boxes | Per 30cm (12″) in length | 1 |
Compost | Per litre | 1.25 |
Growbags | Per plant | 1 |
Vegetable pots or flowerbeds | Per square metre | 20 |