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 Tierra Viva balls can last up to 4 years if they are kept away from direct sunlight (UV rays) and are handled with care. The material is biodegradable and will eventually break down. In the meantime they will shrink and rehydrate constantly. Tierra Viva balls can simply be rinsed with water to wash off any dirt or dust off of them. If algae have developed (if the balls look cloudy) wash them with diluted liquid fertilizer to kill any living bacteria. Never freeze the balls. To store them for future use, place them in a zip-lock bag and store them in a dry place and at room temperature.  Although this product is new to floriculture, a simpler form of it has existed in agriculture for decades. In countries of the Middle East and others where rain is scarce and availability of fresh water is limited, the product was dispersed onto the fields so that when it did rain, the excess water would be absorbed and retained for dryer days. The product has developed drastically over the years allowing for absorbtion of nutrients as well as water, which makes it a complete substitute to soil and water. The material is also completely biodegradable and thus environmentally friendly. |
