{"id":40,"date":"2016-07-18T09:05:33","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T09:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sw-themes.com\/porto_dummy\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2025-05-12T16:30:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:30:12","slug":"hydrocache","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/aqua\/services\/hydrocache\/","title":{"rendered":"HydroCache\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1708361255959{margin-top: 53px !important;margin-bottom: 86px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;company-main section-custom-construction-2&#8243;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-8&#8243; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;HydroCache\u2122&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:2.2em|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747064687995{margin-top: 1px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Hydrocache\u2122 is a carbon enriched polymer that retains water and soluble fertilizer in the soil.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:1.2em|text_align:left|line_height:1.8&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; font_weight=&#8221;600&#8243; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mb-3&#8243; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>A revolutionary new soil solution, cleverly combining biochar carbon granules and carefully sized SAP granules formulated for the soil market.<\/li>\n<li>Ensures optimal carbon benefits, microbial activity, and nutrient + water retention for increased yields.<\/li>\n<li>Absorbs up to 250 times its volume in water, reducing the loss of water through evaporation and leaching.<\/li>\n<li>Nutrients that are dissolved in the water are also absorbed by Hydrocache\u2122.<\/li>\n<li>Water and nutrients will be released to the plant roots for an extended period, making the best use of both water and fertilizer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;24887&#8243; 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Hydrocache\u2122 combines the best of both worlds in one uniquely patented and trademarked formulation.<\/li>\n<li>Easily applied while combining the immediate benefits of increased water and nutrient retention&nbsp; with SAP and 99+ year lasting benefits of organic carbon.<\/li>\n<li>Hydrocache\u2122 products have already been proven to be viable, marketable and profitable, while offering substantial benefits to growers and the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;1&#8243; type=&#8221;panel-modern&#8221; use_accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-lg pb-1&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;1 &#8211; How does Hydrocache\u2122 work, and what does it do for water management in agriculture?&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Hydrocache\u2122 is a carbon-enriched synthetic Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) that can swell up to 250 times its original size when in contact with water. This unique property allows it to retain water and soluble fertilizer particles in the soil, creating an ideal environment for plant growth. Hydrocache\u2122 helps plants survive longer between irrigation cycles, making it particularly valuable in regions with irregular irrigation schedules or during droughts.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;2 -Can Regenr8\u2122 and Hydrocache\u2122 be customized for specific soil and crop needs?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, both Regenr8\u2122 and Hydrocache\u2122 can be customized to meet the specific requirements of your soil and crops. Regenr8\u2122 pellets can be blended with different ratios of biochar, rock dust, and Hydrocache\u2122 to adjust water retention and nutrient availability. 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