SAND LEVEL

FUTURE SOIL® SAND LEVEL is a cationic moisture leveller engineered to work on the surface of each grain. Its positive charge adsorbs onto sand particles and dispersed clays, forming a thin, silica-like microfilm that increases electrostatic friction between grains.

On coarse sands too large to truly bind, this film grips each particle, slowing the downward rush of water and holding it within the root zone. At the same time, the cationic sites attract and flocculate fine clays and dispersive materials, pulling them out of suspension and locking them into the sand matrix.

The result is a stable, uniform surface that resists “quicksand” collapse, slumping, or scouring under irrigation and traffic. It drains evenly—but not too fast—retaining water, calcium, and nutrients where roots can use them. The profile behaves less like loose, leaching sand and more like engineered soil built to maintain moisture and structure through cycles of wetting, drying, and heat.

SAND LEVEL® has been proven across a wide spectrum of conditions — from the fine coastal sands of Australia to imported dune sands in the Gulf. In every case, it delivers measurable improvements in structure, infiltration balance, and surface stability within a single application cycle.

1. Turf, Golf, and Sports Surfaces

On sand-based greens and fairways, SAND LEVEL stops rapid drainage and dry-back that follow light rainfall or irrigation. It forms a balanced moisture zone in the upper 50–100 mm, keeping root zones hydrated longer and reducing hand-watering. Surfaces stay firm underfoot, resist ball plug and scuffing, and recover faster from traffic.

• Reduces irrigation demand by up to 40 %
• Eliminates hot spots and patchy dry-back
• Extends uniform moisture coverage between cycles
• Prevents scouring and surface sealing after heavy rain
  

2. Landscape & Civil Rehabilitation

In slope stabilisation, road verges, and revegetation projects, SAND LEVEL locks loose, dispersive soils into a coherent matrix that resists erosion and run-off. Its cationic restructuring action binds loose topsoil and hydroseed mixes into an even, water-holding layer that supports fast germination and canopy closure.

• Prevents wash-outs and crusting on hydrophobic slopes
• Improves seed-to-soil contact and strike rate
• Reduces nutrient leaching and run-off loss
• Creates a firm, erosion-resistant surface film that holds during establishment

3. Desert & Arid-Zone Agriculture

In arid sands and reclaimed desert soils, where water cost and salinity are constant challenges, SAND LEVEL slows percolation and keeps moisture available in the active root zone. It stabilises the fine silica sands used in desert turf and food-crop trials, enabling consistent hydration and nutrient uptake under minimal irrigation volumes.

• Slows infiltration to maintain even wetting across the surface
• Minimises leaching of nutrients and salts
• Allows vegetation to establish in previously non-viable soils
• Compatible with FUTURE SOIL® LIQUID BIOCHAR for long-term soil carbon enhancement
  

4. Horticulture, Nurseries & Growing Media

In coarse, fast-draining media and propagation mixes, SAND LEVEL binds fine particles and organics to produce a stable, oxygenated structure that holds moisture without waterlogging. It maintains consistent capillary rise and root-zone aeration even under automated irrigation cycles.

• Improves moisture retention in sandy potting blends
• Prevents stratification and channel flow in drip lines
• Stabilises recycled or washed sands used in container growing

5. Coastal, Resort & Public Landscapes

On beaches, parks, and sand-based lawns where compaction and erosion limit growth, SAND LEVEL forms a stable, cohesive skin that supports even grass cover and prevents loss of soil fines. It’s ideal for resorts, sporting precincts, and municipal areas demanding durability and aesthetic consistency under heavy public use.

• Strengthens surface against wind and foot traffic
• Reduces irrigation frequency and maintenance downtime
• Restores uniform colour and density across lawns and gardens

The Result

Whether applied through hydroseeding, boom spray, or drench systems, SAND LEVEL delivers an immediate shift in soil behaviour, converting unstable, leaching sands into balanced, structured soil that retains water, resists erosion, and supports sustained biological activity.

Not a polymer. Not a wetting agent.
A liquid soil-engineering system that makes unstable sand behave like structured soil.


It’s a cationic restructuring surfactant — engineered to rebuild soil behaviour, not just move water.

Conventional wetting agents and hydrogels don’t fix the soil, they mask its failure.

Wetting agents only change water’s surface tension, momentarily helping it move across hydrophobic grains before gravity pulls it straight through the profile. Hydrogels and polymers hold water artificially, swelling and shrinking until they fracture or clog, leaving uneven moisture bands and sealing problems behind.

SAND LEVEL works on an entirely different principle. It doesn’t chase or trap water, it restructures the medium itself.

By creating electrostatic friction between sand grains and flocculated fines, it builds a micro-skin that controls the rate of flow, balances moisture distribution, and stabilises the surface without synthetic gels or film-formers that break down.

That means:

• No artificial “wet–dry” cycles.
• No residue or blocked pores.
• No polymer decay or performance loss over time.
• Just a clean, mineral-based matrix that stays level, cohesive, and hydrated naturally.

Where others offer chemistry that treats water, SAND LEVEL® delivers engineering that transforms soil.

Tomato Field Trial – Kagome AgriCentre, Lisbon (2023)

Application: 200 L/ha via drip irrigation system

•  +24 % tomato yield increase versus untreated control

•  Improved soil water retention and nutrient use efficiency

•  Reduced irrigation frequency without loss of plant vigour.

Almond Orchard – Bannerton, VIC

Application: 200 L/ha through fertigation system

•  +61.9 % steady-state infiltration

•  −32.5 % nitrate leaching and −40.9 % phosphate leaching

•  Canopy temperature reduced by 1.6 °C

→ Improved water penetration, nutrient retention, and canopy cooling.

Sugarcane Furrows – Burdekin, QLD

Application: 40 L/ha banded in irrigation water

•  Irrigation set time reduced 35 %

•  Uniform wetting achieved across entire furrow length.

Sports Turf – Murray Bridge, SA

Application: 100 L/ha (two passes)

•  +24–31 % higher root-zone moisture (10–75 mm depth)

•  Dry patch reduced by half within 30 days

→ More uniform turf surface and temperature under summer stress.

How to Apply

• Apply through boom, pivot, fertigation, hydroseeder, or watering system.
  
• Treat a moist surface, then allow to dry fully to activate bonding.
  
• Functions as a cationic soil adjuvant, not a penetrant — it restructures sand and binds particles electrostatically.
  
• Flocculates dispersed clays and fines, fixing “quicksand” or collapsible profiles.
  
• Once dry, the change is semi-permanent; reapply only after tillage, harvest, or sand/clay movement.
  
• Compatible with most fertilisers, biostimulants, humates, kelps, and foliars — always jar-test first.
  
• Use with FUTURE SOIL® LIQUID BIOCHAR for added carbon and lasting structure.
  

Rates & Frequency

• Extreme hydrophobic / saline sand – 1 L/m² (10 000 L/ha) → Heavy reset; maintain 2 mL/m² every 12 weeks.
  
• Baseline recharge (sandy loam / coir) – 20 mL/m² (200 L/ha) → Every 12 weeks until water movement stabilises.
  
• Dry spots / water-repellent zones – 50 mL/m² (500 L/ha) → Every 4 weeks until uniform.
  
• Turf & sports surfaces – 5 mL/m² (50 L/ha) → Every 4 weeks; drench 100 mL/m² at renovation.
  
• Vineyards & orchards – 2 mL/m² (20 L/ha) → Every 4 weeks in-season; pre + post passes.
  
• Broadacre & pasture – 20 mL/m² (20 L/ha) → Every 12 weeks until water movement stabilises.
  
• Landscapes & public areas – 5 mL/m² (50 L/ha) → Every 4 weeks or after renovation until water movement stabilises
  
• Revegetation / mine-site rehab – 100 mL/m² (1 000 L/ha) → Every 4 weeks until cover established.
  
• Sodic clay sublayer (ground plane) – 1 L/m² (10 000 L/ha) → One-off before construction; maintain sand 20 mL/m² seasonally until water movement stabilises.
  

Performance Expectations

• Uniform moisture within 1–2 irrigation cycles.
  
• Run-off and leaching reduced within 30 days.
  
• Flocculated clays stay stable, preventing “quicksand” collapse.
  
• Long-lasting structure; reapply only when soil is disturbed or replenished.

What does SAND LEVEL® actually do?

SAND LEVEL® is a cationic soil surfactant and structural adjuvant that changes how sand behaves. It binds loose sand grains and flocculates dispersed clays, turning unstable or hydrophobic soil into a stable, moisture-retentive surface. It stops water from running straight through sand, reduces fertiliser loss, and prevents “quicksand” collapse in dispersive profiles.

Is SAND LEVEL® a wetting agent?

No. Traditional wetting agents are non-ionic and only lower surface tension for a few weeks. SAND LEVEL® is cationic, meaning it bonds electrostatically to soil particles. It doesn’t wash out — it stabilises sand, balances moisture, and stays active long after standard wetting agents stop working.

How does SAND LEVEL® fix hydrophobic or dry sand?

Hydrophobic sand repels water because its surface loses charge. SAND LEVEL® restores positive charge to sand grains, allowing water to spread and hold evenly. Within 1–2 irrigation cycles, treated areas show uniform infiltration and consistent moisture.

Can it really fix “quicksand” or dispersive clay problems?

Yes. Dispersive clays behave like quicksand when saturated because their particles repel each other. The cationic molecules in SAND LEVEL® flocculate those particles, neutralising their charge and allowing them to settle into stable aggregates. This dramatically increases shear strength and prevents collapse or slumping.

Is the effect permanent?

Once the treated layer dries, the electrostatic bond is effectively semi-permanent. The change doesn’t wash away — but sand is mobile. Reapplication is only needed when the soil is tilled, harvested, regraded, or new sand or clay moves into the profile.

Can I mix SAND LEVEL® with fertilisers or foliar feeds?

Yes. SAND LEVEL® is compatible with almost all fertilisers, biostimulants, humates, kelps, and foliar nutrients. It works as an adjuvant that helps distribute those inputs more evenly through the soil profile. Always jar-test new combinations before full mixing.

Can I use it through fertigation or hydroseeding?

Absolutely. It performs exceptionally well through fertigation systems, hydroseeders, and irrigation lines. Low-foaming and stable under pressure, it ensures even coverage on sandy or mixed soils without blocking emitters.

How soon will I see results?

Visible results typically appear within one or two irrigation cycles. Runoff reduces immediately, and within 30 days most users observe cooler surface temperatures, deeper wetting fronts, and longer watering intervals.

Does it replace gypsum or polymers?

Yes — in many cases. Gypsum adds calcium but doesn’t correct charge or structure, while polymers swell and degrade. SAND LEVEL® achieves charge-based restructuring that makes those additives more effective or unnecessary. It can also be used alongside gypsum or FUTURE SOIL® LIQUID BIOCHAR for deeper soil conditioning.

Is it safe for plants and turf?

Yes. SAND LEVEL® is non-phytotoxic, low-salt, and safe for turf, crops, ornamentals, and native vegetation. It has been field-tested on sports turf, almonds, tomatoes, sugarcane, vineyards, and nursery crops without adverse effects.

How often should I reapply SAND LEVEL®?

Frequency depends on soil movement. Most systems need only quarterly maintenance once the surface is stable. Reapply if the soil is tilled, disturbed, or covered with new sand. For hydrophobic patches, short repeat cycles may be needed until uniform moisture returns.

Can it help with irrigation efficiency and water savings?

Yes. By holding moisture and nutrients in the root zone, SAND LEVEL® can cut irrigation demand by 20–35 % and reduce nutrient leaching by 30–40 %, based on field trials in almonds, tomatoes, and turf.

Where can SAND LEVEL® be used?

Anywhere sand or dispersive soils lose structure — including golf courses, sports fields, vineyards, orchards, nurseries, mine sites, revegetation zones, and desert agriculture projects.