{"id":6,"date":"2025-07-31T10:15:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2025-12-05T13:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:14:56","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612604456{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; el_width=&#8221;80&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;var(&#8211;porto-primary-color)&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612609282{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"porto-u-heading  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-55ca8359258f9a412be7e73af65d2aac \"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h2  >About Hydrocache\u2122<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"porto-u-sub-heading\" style=\"\">Built by Scientists, Backed by Farmers<\/div><style>.porto-u-55ca8359258f9a412be7e73af65d2aac.porto-u-heading{text-align:center}<\/style><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Hydrocache\u2122 is a carbon enriched polymer soil conditioner, developed by scientists and trusted by farmers, that combines biochar carbon granules with carefully sized super absorbent polymer (SAP) granules to hold water and soluble fertiliser in the root zone where plants need it most. It can absorb up to 250 times its volume in water, then slowly releases moisture and nutrients over time, reducing losses through evaporation and leaching and helping crops cope with irregular watering and load shedding. The biochar delivers long term soil health and structure, while the SAP provides immediate gains in water and fertiliser efficiency, making Hydrocache\u2122 both practical and profitable in real farming conditions. Patents are pending in South Africa and the USA and Hydrocache\u2122 is trademarked in South Africa and registered as a Soil Conditioner with the Department of Agriculture in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;44&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612604456{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; el_width=&#8221;80&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;var(&#8211;porto-primary-color)&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612637432{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"porto-u-heading  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92 \"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h2   style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Why Hydrocache\u2122 Matters?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"porto-u-sub-heading\" style=\"\">Farmers, greenkeepers and growers face the same struggle. Water is expensive, rains are irregular and light sandy soils lose water and fertiliser quickly. The result is stressed plants, uneven growth and higher input costs.<\/div><style>.porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92.porto-u-heading{text-align:left} @media(max-width:575px){ .porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92.porto-u-heading{text-align:center}}<\/style><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_6bd3ea43243bb56571d580d187f8d1d7 style_1 top-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-top\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-icon none\" data-appear-animation=\"flash\" style=\"color:var(--porto-secondary-color);font-size:32px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-double-up\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">High water loss through evaporation and leaching<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box -->[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_6bd3ea43243bb56571d580d187f8d1d7 style_1 top-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-top\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-icon none\" data-appear-animation=\"flash\" style=\"color:var(--porto-secondary-color);font-size:32px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-double-up\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Fertiliser washing past the root zone<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box -->[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_6bd3ea43243bb56571d580d187f8d1d7 style_1 top-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-top\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-icon none\" data-appear-animation=\"flash\" style=\"color:var(--porto-secondary-color);font-size:32px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-double-down\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Crops suffering during load shedding or restricted irrigation<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box -->[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612604456{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; el_width=&#8221;80&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;var(&#8211;porto-primary-color)&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width_css=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces_css&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764932116071{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22condition_a%22%3A%22device%22%2C%22comparative_operator%22%3A%22equal%22%2C%22value_device%22%3A%22desktop%22%2C%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"porto-ibanner interactive-banner-wrap-1368ed295cfdbb6b88adaac7efb6cfe6\" style=\"min-height:771px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"771\" class=\"porto-ibanner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hydrocacheBanner.jpg\"><div class=\"porto-ibanner-desc no-padding d-flex\"><div class=\"porto-ibanner-layer vc_custom_1764854244284 wpb_custom_2c5109c031829f9c54153ed0e6239ff6 banner-pos-f6356757d4f73384a3f5bc65723ae83a\"><div class=\"porto-u-heading  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92 \"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h2   style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-bottom: 20px;\">Benefits of Hydrocache\u2122<\/h2><\/div><style>.porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92.porto-u-heading{text-align:left} @media(max-width:575px){ .porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92.porto-u-heading{text-align:center}}<\/style><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Hydrocache\u2122 helps growers use water and fertiliser more efficiently while building long term soil health. By holding moisture and nutrients in the root zone, it supports stronger, more resilient plants, reduces stress during dry spells or load shedding and cuts pressure on both input costs and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"356\">\n<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"356\">Save water with fewer irrigation cycles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"410\">\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"410\">Improve fertiliser efficiency and reduce leaching<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"453\">\n<p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"453\">Support higher, more consistent yields<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"498\">\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"498\">Help plants cope with irregular watering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"546\">\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"546\">Lower chemical run-off into rivers and dams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"597\">\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"597\">Store carbon in the soil for long term benefit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"659\">\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"659\">Support sustainable, regenerative farming and landscaping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"727\">\n<p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"727\">Gain lasting value from biochar that remains active for decades<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"793\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"793\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Keep application simple and easy to fit into existing practices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.banner-pos-f6356757d4f73384a3f5bc65723ae83a {left: 50%;right: unset;top: 50%;bottom: unset;transform: translate(-50%, -50%);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width_css=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces_css&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764932126958{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22condition_a%22%3A%22device%22%2C%22comparative_operator%22%3A%22equal%22%2C%22value_device%22%3A%22tablet_mobile%22%2C%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"porto-ibanner interactive-banner-wrap-1368ed295cfdbb6b88adaac7efb6cfe6\" style=\"min-height:771px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"771\" class=\"porto-ibanner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hydrocacheBanner.jpg\"><div class=\"porto-ibanner-desc no-padding d-flex\"><div class=\"porto-ibanner-layer vc_custom_1764932136856 wpb_custom_2c5109c031829f9c54153ed0e6239ff6 banner-pos-f6356757d4f73384a3f5bc65723ae83a\" style=\"width:90%;\"><div class=\"porto-u-heading  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92 \"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h2   style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-bottom: 20px;\">Benefits of Hydrocache\u2122<\/h2><\/div><style>.porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92.porto-u-heading{text-align:left} @media(max-width:575px){ .porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92.porto-u-heading{text-align:center}}<\/style><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Hydrocache\u2122 helps growers use water and fertiliser more efficiently while building long term soil health. By holding moisture and nutrients in the root zone, it supports stronger, more resilient plants, reduces stress during dry spells or load shedding and cuts pressure on both input costs and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"356\">\n<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"356\">Save water with fewer irrigation cycles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"410\">\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"410\">Improve fertiliser efficiency and reduce leaching<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"453\">\n<p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"453\">Support higher, more consistent yields<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"498\">\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"498\">Help plants cope with irregular watering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"546\">\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"546\">Lower chemical run-off into rivers and dams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"597\">\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"597\">Store carbon in the soil for long term benefit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"659\">\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"659\">Support sustainable, regenerative farming and landscaping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"727\">\n<p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"727\">Gain lasting value from biochar that remains active for decades<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"793\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"793\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Keep application simple and easy to fit into existing practices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.banner-pos-f6356757d4f73384a3f5bc65723ae83a {left: 50%;right: unset;top: 50%;bottom: unset;transform: translate(-50%, -50%);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612604456{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; el_width=&#8221;80&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;var(&#8211;porto-primary-color)&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612892697{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"porto-u-heading  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92 \"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h2   style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Ideal For A Wide Range Of Growing Environments<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"porto-u-sub-heading\" style=\"\">Hydrocache\u2122 can be mixed into the root zone during planting, added to planting holes for trees and shrubs, or incorporated into topsoil for turf and landscaping.<\/div><style>.porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92.porto-u-heading{text-align:left} @media(max-width:575px){ .porto-u-d451a2acf56451dbe94a3970f2d87f92.porto-u-heading{text-align:center}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"porto-carousel owl-carousel has-ccols has-ccols-spacing ccols-xl-3 ccols-lg-3 ccols-md-3 ccols-sm-2 ccols-1 stage-margin wpb_custom_8196be45014558d3a02879e171843d28 nav-pos-outside\" 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class=\"porto-sicon-top\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-icon none\" style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);font-size:32px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-tractor\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Agriculture and row crops<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\"><div class=\"porto-ultimate-content-box-container \"><div class=\"porto-ultimate-content-box has-content-pos justify-content-center porto_ucb_e35a9346cd70594d63c013acc42ebe9d\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;min-height:200px;\" data-bg=\"#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_6bd3ea43243bb56571d580d187f8d1d7 style_1 top-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-top\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-icon none\" style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);font-size:32px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-leaf\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Fruit 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class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-icon none\" style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);font-size:32px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-seedling\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Gardens and landscaping<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\"><div class=\"porto-ultimate-content-box-container \"><div class=\"porto-ultimate-content-box has-content-pos justify-content-center porto_ucb_e35a9346cd70594d63c013acc42ebe9d\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;min-height:200px;\" data-bg=\"#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_6bd3ea43243bb56571d580d187f8d1d7 style_1 top-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-top\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-icon none\" style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);font-size:32px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-carrot\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Vegetables and tunnels<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\"><div class=\"porto-ultimate-content-box-container \"><div class=\"porto-ultimate-content-box has-content-pos justify-content-center porto_ucb_e35a9346cd70594d63c013acc42ebe9d\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;min-height:200px;\" data-bg=\"#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_6bd3ea43243bb56571d580d187f8d1d7 style_1 top-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-top\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-icon none\" style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);font-size:32px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-leaf\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Potted plants and container gardens<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612604456{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; 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class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h2  >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><style>.porto-u-ad87e2eaf3f9c495180fe0156ddf3eb0.porto-u-heading{text-align:left}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"porto-toggles wpb_content_element  toggle-\">[vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is Hydrocache\u2122 safe for all crops?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, Hydrocache\u2122 is designed to be safe for most agricultural, horticultural and turf crops when used at the recommended rates. It sits in the soil profile, holding water and nutrients around the roots rather than acting on the plant directly.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How long does Hydrocache\u2122 last in the soil?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Hydrocache\u2122 has a dual action. The super absorbent polymer component provides immediate water and nutrient retention benefits and gradually breaks down over time, while the biochar carbon delivers long term improvements to soil structure, carbon levels and microbial activity and can remain effective in the soil for decades, with benefits quoted as 99+ years for the organic carbon component.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I use Hydrocache\u2122 with my existing fertiliser and irrigation system?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes. Hydrocache\u2122 is intended to work alongside your current fertiliser and irrigation programme. It is mixed into the soil where it absorbs irrigation or rainfall together with dissolved nutrients, then slowly releases them back to the roots, improving the efficiency of the inputs you already use. No special equipment is required, only correct placement in the root zone.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Does Hydrocache\u2122 work in both sandy and clay soils?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes. In sandy soils Hydrocache\u2122 helps to hold water and nutrients that would normally leach away, while in heavier or clay soils it supports better structure, aeration and moisture distribution in the root zone. It can be used across a wide range of soil types, with application rates adjusted to local conditions and cropping goals.[\/vc_toggle]<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612604456{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; el_width=&#8221;80&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;var(&#8211;porto-primary-color)&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;2000&#8243; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755612609282{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Hydrocache\u2122 is a carbon enriched polymer soil conditioner, developed by scientists and trusted by farmers, that combines biochar carbon granules with carefully sized super absorbent polymer (SAP) granules [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":76,"href":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions\/76"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/muddev.co.za\/hydrocache\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}