Combining the best attributes of the traditional penetrant and polymer type wetting agents, Qualibra provides an easy-to-use solution to move water away from the surface to optimise playing quality and then hold soil moisture evenly and deeper within the root zone.
Syngenta Qualibra provides a solution for moving water deeper and away from the soil surface - image: Syngenta
Syngenta Qualibra provides a solution for moving water deeper and away from the soil surface - image: Syngenta
Trails in the laboratory and on golf courses have shown this improved retention of soil water can improve the efficacy of irrigation and efficiency of water use, leading to better plant health and colour. The root zone activity works to prevent hydrophobic areas forming within the soil profile and allows soil particles to hold soil moisture more efficiently.
"After 10mm of irrigation on a hydrophobic dry soil core of a typical sand-based green construction, soil moisture content was 50 per cent higher with Qualibra, compared to the average achieved with existing wetting agents tested," says Syngenta technical manager Simon Watson.
The formulation ensures water holding capacity can be retained for up to six weeks.