Suffusion® Liquid

 

Suffusion is an effective blend of surfactants for use on all types of growing media in nurseries, greenhouses, interior plantscapes, and soil production. Suffusion works by reducing surface tension of applied water, penetrating into dry and water repellent areas, and linking together water-repellent soil and water. Peat, bark or alternative compost substrates are typically candidates for Suffusion.

 

An effective blend of 3 types of surfactants:

 

  1. Wetter/Spreaders
  2. Penetrants
  3. Re-wetting Agents

 

How does it work?

 

  • Reduces surface tension of applied water
  • Penetrates into dry and water repellent areas
  • Links together water repellent soil and water

 

Where to use?

 

  • Peat, bark or alternative compost substrates
  • During production of compost
  • On growing media during plant production

 

How to use?

 

  • Incorporate granule or liquid during production of growing media
  • Use liquid as a drench, for top watering, basal irrigation or drip irrigation
  • Use through the irrigation/fertigation system
  • As a mist to cuttings
  • Use granules as a top dressing for containers

 

When to use?

 

  • Production of quality compost
  • Production of quality plants
  • When edge effects cause uneven drying
  • When wet spots occur
  • When irrigation demands are high
  • If plants are suffering water related stress

 

Key Benefits

 

  • Use in nurseries, greenhouses and compost production
  • Can be used on all types of growing media
  • Liquid or granular formulations easy to use
  • Gives excellent initial wetting and improves water penetration
  • Offers long term re-wetting (rate dependent)
  • Ensures uniform wetting of the growing media
  • Helps retention of optimum Moisture levels in the growing media
  • Reduces the number of dry spots or excess water in the growing media
  • Improves drainage
  • Optimum balance between water and air spaces
  • Allows growing media to dry more evenly
  • Helps to optimize water utilization
  • Is easy to mix even under cold conditions
  • Improves distribution in the media of other products, and therefore can enhance performance
  • What does the grower gain?
  • Offers the plant 100% of the media to grow in
  • Management of water and reduction of labor and disease
  • Improved distribution and uptake of nutrients and other media incorporated products
  • Healthier growing conditions and reduced stress in plants

 

Suffusion Liquid

Suffusion Liquid Formulation Growing Media Preparation -- Incorporation

 

Production Area Rate/cubic yard Longevity Requirements
Growing Media Conditions
Containers, field soil
Long-term production cycles		 6 oz. Maximum longevity (6 -12 months)
Severely water repellent
Pots, hanging baskets
Medium term production cycles		 4–5 oz. Medium longevity (2 - 6 months)
Moderately water repellent
Flats, pots, trays, plugs
Short term production cycles		 2–3 oz. Short term activity (2 - 6 weeks)
Moderately water repellent

 

Suffusion Liquid Formulation Growing Media Preparation -- Incorporation

 

Production Area Rate PPM Longevity Requirements
Growing Media Conditions
Containers, field soil, balled and burlap stock
Long-term production cycles		 1000-1500
10–15 oz./80 gals water		 Maximum longevity (6 -12 months)
Severely water repellent
Pots, hanging baskets
Medium term production cycles		 600- 1000
6–10 oz./ 80 gals water		 Medium longevity (2 - 6 months)
Moderately water repellent
Flats, pots, trays
Short term production cycles		 300- 500
3–5 oz./ 80 gals wafer		 Short term activity (2 - 6 weeks)
Slightly water repellent

 

Application Production Schedule PPM
Growing Media in production–Irrigation Daily Feeding 5
Weekly Feeding 10
Growing Media in Production
Prior to Shipment*		 Shipment 500
Misting Cuttings 150
Dying Cut Flowers 150
*Drench containers, hanging baskets and trays prior to shipment.

 

Labeled for use on:

All types of growing media in nurseries, greenhouses, interior plantscapes and soil production.

 

Packaging:

2.5 gallon, 2 per case, and 30 gallon drums.

 

Notes:

For injection ratio, please see Product Information Bulletin. Always read and follow label directions when using this product.

 

  • EPA Registration NumberN/A
  • Restricted Entry Interval (REI)0 hours
  • Chemical FamilyAlkoxyether Surfactants
  • Rate per 100 gallons2.0 to15 fluid ounces
  • Rate per 1 gallons½ tsp to 1 tsp
  • ApplicationDrench