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S&S Seeds, Inc.
P.O. Box 1275
Carpinteria, CA
93014-1275

(805) 684-0436
(805) 684-2798 fax

Nature's Super Glue
Effective, Safe and Easy

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We call it Nature's Super Glue because that's what it is. For hydroseeding it's the best thing around. The effectiveness of any spray-on seeding method relies on the seed staying in place through germination and longer. Albright's SENTINEL tackifier, mixed into the slurry of seed, mulch, fertilizer and water, glues and holds the mixture to barren soil. The crust that forms protects the seed from birds, wind and rain erosion, while holding moisture for a high germination rate.
Compared to other planting methods used on slopes, hydroseeding is extremely cost-effective both initially and to maintain, costing a fraction of other planting methods. With SENTINEL on guard, if a hydroseeded area is damaged, the crust will expand and self-repair when re-wet.
At the heart of successful hydro-seeding is the tackifier, for unless the slurry stays in place, nothing will grow. SENTINEL was designed to be used in all seasons and to take advantage of the naturally-occurring adhesive properties of hydrophilic colloid found in Plantago insularis. This cutting-edge product is completely organic, biodegradable, nontoxic and is derived from seed husks.
"This is as close to a perfect product as I've ever seen. It mixes easily into solution and stays suspended in the slurry. It even makes the hydroseeding equipment work better by lubricating the mulch fibers. That keeps the pumps from plugging and increases the effective range of the spray," said Paul Albright of S&S Seeds. "Add to all these features that its pH is an even 7.0, absolutely neutral, it doesn't affect soil acidity or any amendments that may have been tilled in to adjust the soil's pH."
Compared to plastic emulsions, this all-natural dry-powder tackifier weighs just one-fifth as much, making it easier to store, load and handle on the spray rig and at the job site.
"SENTINEL works great as a dust control agent on construction sites and any place dust is a problem, more important than ever since increased attention is being given to airborne dust by environmental agencies. Using it with a small amount of fiber creates a crust that will hold dust down. It can be easily and cheaply maintained with localized respray or a periodic light wetting down," Albright said.
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P.O. Box 1275
Carpinteria, CA 93014-1275

(805) 684-0436
(805) 684-2798 fax

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