Barley Planters/Bales

Place bale on the surface of the pond, preferably near waterfall or filter outlet. Do not allow bales to sink to the bottom of the pond. If bale sinks, remove from pond for 24 hours to dry then put it back. Allow one month for the bale to become effective. Replace each bale after 6 months of use. For continuous treatment, after 5 months, place a new bale next to the old one. Then remove the oldest one at the 6 month mark. For best results keep barley straw bale floating on the pond year round.

Barley Straw Bale Ideal for Improving Water Quality! Naturally occurring organisms will decompose the lignins in the barley releasing humic substances into the water. With exposure to sunlight and oxygen the compounds are converted into low levels of hydrogen peroxide, modifying your pond’s chemistry and improving water quality.

Barley Straw Bales
• Each 1 lb. bale treats approximately 100 square feet of pond surface
• Lasts approximately three - four months, apply second bale four weeks after first treatment to avoid interruption in water quality.

Steady, extended release of humic acids. These pellets are all natural and less messy than traditional barley straw bales. They contain active ingredients that help keep water clean and clear. Safe for use with aquatic life and pets.

• All natural, fast working formula
• Maintains a healthy balanced ecosystem
• Reduces pond maintenance

Dosage Rates:

Apply 8 oz per 300 gallons of pond water, every 3 to 4 weeks. Water may become cloudy after application, which will clear after a few days. Pellets can be applied directly to the pond water or placed in a mesh bag in a biological waterfall filter. Large pond applications: Apply 120 lbs. per surface acre, broadcast the pellets into the pond. Re-apply every 6 - 8 weeks.