Hydroseeder & Hydromulcher offer from Euro-Tec

Hydromulching and Hydroseeding

Hydroseeding was invented in 1953 in the USA by Charles FINN. This “seeding” technique allows quick installation of vegetation on vast areas, without preliminary soil preparation, on soils with good to mediocre quality or areas with difficult access. (steep slopes, stockpiles etc). Hydroseeding can be used on areas where good to medium quality topsoil is present or has been applied and is basically a ‘superficial’ approach where the seeds are not fully covered. Therefore, it’s highly recommended to use this technique in the most favourable season for the seeds to germinate in time – which tends to be right before the rainy season. That way the risk of seeds being blown or washed away is limited.

Hydromulching however, goes a step further, and uses more elaborate and specific ingredients and recipes, like wood fibre mulch, natural or synthetic stabilizers, soil conditioners and nutrients. They create the optimum environment for the seeds to be protected in an optimum environment for germination and quick rooting afterwards. In the meantime, the soil is protected against erosion until the vegetation takes over.