My parents live a few blocks from my house and that's why every summer I ask him to water the plants on my balcony during my vacation.
But not all of us have a close friend or relative to take care of them and in those cases it is worth discovering the benefits of gel water, a useful alternative for the plants receive the water they need even without someone watering them manually.
The secrets of gel water
Known as water gel or water gel, the simplest way to get it is to buy it in nurseries or specialized stores. Then you will get a kit that includes a plastic tube with an open mesh, a cap and the package with the gel that you must apply following the instructions.
However, it is not always easy to find the product so you can also Make the gel water yourself using unflavored gelatin. In this case, you should only prepare the gelatin as indicated on the package but adding a little more water. Then you must place the already solidified gelatin in a plastic container shaped like a tube. Drill it out and place it in the ground so that the plants can get the water when they need it.
A third alternative is to use the decorative gels for pots that come in colored balls.
How to water with gel water
If you have already bought the product but do not know how to use it, the first thing is to bury the tube leaving a few centimeters exposed. Then you have to put the gel water inside the tube and cover it. As the plant needs water, it will absorb the gel.
It is important to cover the tube to prevent the gel from becoming contaminated. On the other hand, it is recommended to add hydrocontrol, a substrate with polymers that help keep the soil moist.