Surfactant Technology: OARS HS

OARS HS’ multi-branched hydrating chemistry controls soil water repellency, and provides uniform soil moisture and increases soil moisture retention.


OARS HS

OARS HS, soil hydrating surfactant with an organic acid redistribution system, is a combination of the university researched, field proven, and patented organic acid redistribution system, OARS, and multi-branched hydrating chemistry. OARS HS controls soil water repellency while providing uniform soil moisture and increased soil moisture retention.

A multi-branched hydrating soil surfactant, OARS HS has many unique features, including: the ability to increase the number of hydrating sites; it loosens and redistributes humic coatings from hydrophobic soil particles, and it remains active longer in the soil.

Among its many benefits, OARS HS...

  • Removes humic coatings from hydrophobic soil particles
  • Controls water repellency
  • Hydrates the soil to improve moisture retention
  • Reduces drought stress
  • Consistent performance between applications to maintain adequate moisture in hard to wet soils

A liquid product, recommended application is 4-5 ounces per 1,000 ft2 (13-16 L per hectare) every 30 days.  After an initial 5-ounce (16 L) application, drought conditions can be best managed by applying 2-2.5 ounces per 1,000 ft2 (6-8 L per hectare) every 15 days.

For extreme drought conditions with high temperatures and/or increased soil water repellency, apply 6-8 ounces per 1,000 ft2 (20-25 L per hectare) every 30 days.

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