Soil water-retaining polymers are materials that absorb irrigation or rainfall water and help create a temporary reserve in the root zone.
When ARAJEL comes into contact with water, it swells and turns into a gel. As soil moisture decreases, it releases part of the stored water back to the root zone. With subsequent irrigation or rainfall it absorbs water again and repeats the cycle.
The purpose of the polymer is not to retain water on the surface, but to support moisture management where the plant’s active roots are located. Therefore, it should be applied completely below the soil surface, taking root-development depth into account.
Water quality, salinity, soil pH, temperature, pressure, application dose and soil structure affect absorption capacity. Technical values can differ between laboratory and field conditions.
ARAJEL does not replace good agricultural practices such as a proper irrigation program, organic-matter management, mulching, suitable drainage and plant-specific fertilization; it complements them.
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Learn the operating principle, water absorption–release cycle and the conditions that affect performance.
Open Detailed Guide Field and GardenReview the application approach according to root depth, soil structure and irrigation regime.
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ARAJEL is a new-generation soil water-retaining polymer solution that helps irrigation and rainfall water remain useful for longer in the active root zone.
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