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A. Dipping Roots - Mix Horta-SorbŪ SM at the rate of 1 lb. per 30 to 35 gallons of water to form a root dip the consistency of a heavy gravy. Adjust application rate to achieve this consistency.

B. Spraying Roots - Remove screens in equipment. Prepare mixture the same as Dipping Roots.

Be sure to consider our mycorrhizal inoculants for this application.

OUT PLANTINGS

A. Bare Root - Dip* the roots of the tree in a gel prepared at the rate of 1 lb. Horta-SorbŪ SM per 20-30 gallons of water before planting into the ground on out planting (insuring that the maximum amount of gel adheres to the roots).

B. Containerized - Dip* the root ball in a gel prepared at the rate of 1 lb. Horta-SorbŪ SM per 20-30 gallons of water. Should this not be practical distribute 1/4 gram of Horta-SorbŪ MD into the planting hold as the root ball is planted.

*The absorbency rate of Horta-SorbŪ is dependent by water quality, i.e., the harder the water the lower is the absorbency. When mixing Horta-Sorb with water lightly sprinkle the material in water that has been stirred and is still moving. If a water hose is available simply apply the Horta-SorbŪ directly into a wide-angle fog of water spray from an ordinary gardening hose nozzle.

The consistency of the gel is also critically important. The gel should be as thick as possible but still loose enough to prevent damaging roots when dipped into the container holding the gel. A thick gel permits more Horta-SorbŪ to cling to the roots, while a thin gel will not provide desired root protection.