Does anyone know how long this stuff lasts in the soil? One season, 5 seasons?
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The Water Storing Crystals will last indefinitely, continuing to absorb and release water, as needed.
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I only expected it to last just one season. I put it in several large pots last spring and it worked great. This spring I used the same pots, worked in some new potting soil and was surprised to find that it still worked like a champ. Not sure if I'll have the same result next spring as I continue to work in new soil. One tip though . . . don't put in too much. It will overflow once it expands. Hope this helps.
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According to literature it gradually deteriorates over a 2 to 3 year period turning into a harmless soil additive with a few nutrients.
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At least two. I'm on my second season. Don't add too much. This stuff expands in the pots.
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I've had the same one for 2 (summer) seasons, as long as you clean it once a week, it should last at least that long.
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Dave, Since its unclear to me exactly what you mean, I'll provide a couple of answers and hopefully one will be spot on. So first, if you meant to ask how long will a treatment remain active following the application, the time range can vary quite a bit. For termites, it can last several years in the ground. And even that length can be variable depending on what % you apply. And even for topical treatments (foundations, lawns, baseboards), the same rules apply but in a smaller scale. So when applied at lower rates, one might get 3-4 weeks of residual. But at the stronger rate? 1-2 months. Again, these are just estimates because of variables like where you're applying it (inside vs outside), the impact of sunlight, the impact of rain, the impact of humidity, how many pests are in the environment, etc. Lastly, if you meant to ask how long will the product last in its concentrated form once a jug is opened, the answer is several years. Certainly 3-5 years but in most cases, you don't want to get an amount of product you don't expect to use in 5 years or less to insure it doesn't depreciate sitting on the shelf. Cheers, Jonathan Customer Care U-Spray Bugspray
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It will depend on how often you put things in it and sustain the heat. But in general, I bought it last year and was able to generate some nice compost within 6 weeks. I have it filled now - both sides and didn't really tumble throughout the cold winter and have yet to break into it, so I'm excited to see. Since it heats up faster than others, it truely is a faster compost cycle, but I'm new at it. I love it and highly recommend it. Can't wait to use what I have for this Spring and start some fresh. Enjoy!
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I can't remember when I exactly bought this product. I think it was sometime December of 2013 to January of 2014 so I cant really say yet if it will actually last multiple seasons. The product isn't so thick but it is a lot better than what I saw in local nurseries. I used to buy the molded cocoliners in local garden stores but it gets quite expensive; so I decided to order this online. So far I'm satisfied with the product knowing it's very affordable. I will buy it again once I run out of it I would definitely recommend this to buyers. I just wish this would be made a lot thicker though. Overall I would rate this product 4 stars. I can't remember when I exactly bought this product. I think it was sometime December of 2013 to January of 2014 so I cant really say yet if it will actually last multiple seasons. The product isn't so thick but it is a lot better than what I saw in local nurseries. I used to buy the molded cocoliners in local garden stores but it gets quite expensive; so I decided to order this online. So far I'm satisfied with the product knowing it's very affordable. I will buy it again once I run out of it I would definitely recommend this to buyers. I just wish this would be made a lot thicker though.... » Read More I can't remember when I exactly bought this product. I think it was sometime December of 2013 to January of 2014 so I cant really say yet if it will actually last multiple seasons. The product isn't so thick but it is a lot better than what I saw in local nurseries. I used to buy the molded cocoliners in local garden stores but it gets quite expensive; so I decided to order this online. So far I'm satisfied with the product knowing it's very affordable. I will buy it again once I run out of it I would definitely recommend this to buyers. I just wish this would be made a lot thicker though. Overall I would rate this product 4 stars. « Show Less
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I've been using it on six orchids, spraying them once a week and I still have half bottle left. Great product...will reorder for sure. Not sure how long it will last for you. Depends how much you use when you spray. I spray soil, leaves and foliage as directed. I have 30 blooms, 12 babies ready to open and 13 in the womb.
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Hi Mabel, I don't have the original bag anymore ( what soil I didn't use at the time I put into a resealable bag) so I can't tell you all the ingredients but I can tell you it feels and smell more like compost than potting soil you get with the little while foam in it. At first I wasn't sure about it but the results have been great, several of my plants had fallen on hard times and a few of them were ready to bite the dust but after a day of mixing old and new soil, cleaning pots,re-potting and placing cuttings in just the straight mix ( not mixed in with the old soil ) I've been VERY HAPPY with the results. Some of my plants have tripled in size in the last 4-5 months and cuttings are as full as their parents and living in a Manhattan apartment that's saying a lot. I hope you find this info helpful. RR
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I'm not for certain if this will help but I'll give it a shot. I use this product every year with great results. It is in granular form and is stored in my shed throughout the year. To answer your question, I usually have left over gypsum from the year prior and have yielded the same results the following year with the same bag. It is safe to say that if you store it in a dry place when not in use, then it will be fine the next time you decide to apply it again. I imagine that the shelf life of this product is quite long as with most granular type soil amendments/fertilizers. Good luck and happy growing. I'm not for certain if this will help but I'll give it a shot. I use this product every year with great results. It is in granular form and is stored in my shed throughout the year. To answer your question, I usually have left over gypsum from the year prior and have yielded the same results the following year with the same bag. It is safe to say that if you store it in a dry place when not in use, then it will be fine the next time you decide to apply it again. I imagine that the shelf life of this product is quite long as with most granular type soil amendments/fertilizers. Good luck and... » Read More I'm not for certain if this will help but I'll give it a shot. I use this product every year with great results. It is in granular form and is stored in my shed throughout the year. To answer your question, I usually have left over gypsum from the year prior and have yielded the same results the following year with the same bag. It is safe to say that if you store it in a dry place when not in use, then it will be fine the next time you decide to apply it again. I imagine that the shelf life of this product is quite long as with most granular type soil amendments/fertilizers. Good luck and happy growing. « Show Less
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I'd say not immediately. Think of this stuff as starter soil. Over time you may need to add some fertilizer but my tank has been going strong with no added fert for 6 months.
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I haven't used this composter but had 4 of the lifetime tumblers before. So my answer is about generic timing and not this specific tumbler. We lived in the South-East then and in summer could turn waste into dirt in 4-6 weeks. In winter it doesn't stay hot enough to compost in these systems. If you are disciplined enough to remove plastic (stickers on your produce or plastic bags) and not put sticks from yard waste then the result is ready to go when it looks like dirt. Gardeners and farmers call compost black gold for a reason...good stuff.
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I usually go through a jar in about a month and a half. It's been good that long. Previously I got a big gallon bucket of the same thing. And as long as it was refrigerated in an air tight bag it lasted over 8 months.
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I've had mine over a year. Two seasons and it's still just as good. It's just a waxy substance kinda like surf board wax. No reason it should go bad or stop working from one season to the next. Mine is more than half gone and prob will need to get another at the end of this year.
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It's going to take a while. I put the plastic product down in June, in Maryland, and much of it is still there. This product is designed to deteriorate very slowly, to allow the vegetation to grow through and over it. If you want it to degrade, get the excelsior (wood) product.
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It's a salt type product,, so as long as you keep it dry, it should last for a very long time. I have some that is eight years old and it still flows freely without caking.
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I generally use it as an amendment to my soil and sprinkle a little(tsp or 2) into the hole for all transplants. This year I mixed it with green sand and everything seems very happy.I only use it in the Spring and for starters. Seems to be water soluble, would probably work good in a fertilizer tea.
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I've been growing over 20 yrs it's made for hydro,soil,coco etc.Jason do sum research first before u answer a q that your not 100% sure of.I worked in a hydro store for years.
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Hello, Michael, If you use this product in an area that won't get wet; i.e. near sprinklers, etc. one application can last two to three weeks. We spray this around the edges of our home and it really helps keep the ant population from visiting inside our home!