Botanicare Hydroguard Beneficial Bacteria Root Inoculant

Support a healthy, active root zone with Botanicare Hydroguard Beneficial Bacteria Root Inoculant. Formulated with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Hydroguard introduces beneficial bacteria that colonize the area surrounding plant roots and help decompose organic matter. This microbial activity may convert organic material into nutrients that plant roots can absorb.

Hydroguard is suitable for hydroponic, soil, and soilless growing media and can be incorporated into an existing nutrient program throughout the plant’s entire growth cycle. Its low application rate makes it a convenient root-zone supplement for home gardens and larger hydroponic systems alike.

Features and Benefits

• Beneficial bacterial inoculant: Supplies Bacillus amyloliquefaciens to support microbial activity around plant roots.
• Supports a healthy root zone: Beneficial bacteria rapidly colonize the area surrounding roots.
• Promotes nutrient cycling: Helps decompose organic matter and may convert it into plant-available nutrients.
• Encourages root development: Helps maintain conditions that support vigorous root growth and efficient nutrient uptake.
• Versatile application: Performs in hydroponic systems, soil, coco coir, and other soilless growing media.
• Compatible with regular feeding: Designed for use alongside an established nutrient program.
• Use throughout the growing cycle: Suitable for regular application during vegetative growth, flowering, and fruiting.

Guaranteed Analysis

Bacillus amyloliquefaciens — 0.038%

Contains a minimum of 1.00 × 10⁴ CFU/mL.

Ideal For

• Deep-water culture and recirculating hydroponic systems
• Drip irrigation and drain-to-waste systems
• Aeroponic growing systems
• Coco coir and other soilless growing media
• Indoor container plants and soil gardens
• Seedlings, transplants, vegetative plants, and flowering crops

Application Rate

Mix 2 mL of Hydroguard per gallon of water. Apply with every watering throughout the plant’s entire growth cycle.

Mixing Instructions

1. Shake well before each use.
2. Add Hydroguard to water or a prepared nutrient solution at 2 mL per gallon.
3. Mix the solution thoroughly.
4. Allow all nutrients and supplements to mix completely before testing and adjusting pH.

Important: Never combine undiluted nutrient or supplement concentrates directly. Because Hydroguard contains living beneficial bacteria, avoid combining it with hydrogen peroxide or other sterilizing agents that may destroy microbial inoculants. Always follow the directions printed on the product label.