Sometimes called hydro-retaining gel, water gel or hydrogel, watering gel is used to hydrate plants. The watering gel can be used in the ground, for flowerbeds and the vegetable garden, or, more commonly, for potted plants and planters.
Once put in place, the water gel takes over for several days, even several weeks. The plant then slowly draws on this regular supply and peacefully goes through periods of drought. Most commercial watering gels are enriched with nutrients that promote plant growth. Their use makes it possible to improve the quality of the soil by providing the right quantity of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus necessary for the proper development of your plants. Making gel at home is quite simple and quite economical. For this, you need 5 grams of agaragar water. Here are the steps to follow: pouring these ingredients into a large saucepan and mix. Remember to adapt the quantity of the gel to the size of your plant and the volume of its substrate.