ISP HydroForce Evolve (Soil Penetrant Surfactant)
HydroForce Evolve is a liquid anionic soil-amending additive, which modifies the surface tension of the hygroscopic (bound) water in the soil profile, similar to the way a Soil surfactant acts upon surface water, but with very different result. The ionic nature of soils, particularly clays, and the polarized molecular structure of water results in very strongly bonded (hygroscopic) water in the soil matrix. It is the strength of this soil water adhesion which leads to soil compaction, resulting in poor water infiltration, low overall water-holding capacity, reduced soil aeration, and high soil shear strength. By penetrating to vertical depths of over 1m, and by acting upon the bound water (unlike soil surfactants which act on surface water), HydroForce Evolve provides long-lasting improvement to soil conditions.
One of the most readily observed results of the application of HydroForce Evolve is an improved water infiltration rate. By breaking down the adhesion that creates compaction of soil into rigid structures, particularly into a hardpan layer, HydroForce Evolve readies the soil for a much deeper and faster influx of water. The increased penetration of water results in reduced run-off, evaporation, and standing water in previously wet areas.
A related benefit of the HydroForce Evolve application is an increase in water-holding capacity. By releasing a portion of the bound water to move as free water in the soil, the total water available for turf use is increased. As a result, water efficiency is increased and the requirements for irrigation, both in amount and frequency, are reduced. The breakdown of adhesion in soil structures produces a more open, better-aerated soil profile. As a consequence, the treated soil is more oxygenated and sustains an increased biological community. Lastly, the breakup of compaction in soils results in a reduction in soil shear strength. The forces required for turf roots to penetrate the soil are thereby decreased, resulting in deeper and more uniform growth. Resistance to heat and foot traffic stress is also enhanced.
In summary, HydroForce Evolve addresses a range of problems resulting from soil compaction. This is because the soil itself is altered, and results are generally much longer lasting than those obtained via traditional soil surfactants.
Key Features
- Improves water infiltration and penetration in all soil types, but particularly effective on loams and clays.
- Enhances soil aeration.
- Ideal for use in the winter months to keep the root zone from becoming over-saturated.
- Eliminates wet/dry spots.
- Highly tank mix flexible.
- Low use rates, allowing for economical treatment over larger areas.
- Formulated specifically for turf management situations. Manufactured and developed in Australia.
About ISP
ISP is a privately owned business, formed and owned by a small team of industry professionals with extensive experience in manufacture, distribution and product registration. We are a business focused on production & supply of plant protection, pest control, plant nutrition, soil, water management & biological products. Specialising in Australasian non-crop and niche horticultural markets, including Turf & Amenity, Nursery Production, Industrial Vegetation Management, Forestry, Pest Control and Consumer Home Garden & Pest Management.
Centaur Asia Pacific is the distributor for ISP in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Updated on: 19 August 2024
