{"product_id":"botanicare-hydroguard-root-inoculant","title":"Botanicare Hydroguard Beneficial Bacteria Root Inoculant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupport a healthy, active root zone with \u003cstrong\u003eBotanicare Hydroguard Beneficial Bacteria Root Inoculant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Formulated with \u003cem\u003eBacillus amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHydroguard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial bacterial inoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplies \u003cem\u003eBacillus amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/em\u003e to support microbial activity around plant roots.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports a healthy root zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial bacteria rapidly colonize the area surrounding roots.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes nutrient cycling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps decompose organic matter and may convert it into plant-available nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages root development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps maintain conditions that support vigorous root growth and efficient nutrient uptake.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs in hydroponic systems, soil, coco coir, and other soilless growing media.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with regular feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for use alongside an established nutrient program.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse throughout the growing cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for regular application during vegetative growth, flowering, and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBacillus amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/em\u003e — 0.038%\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContains a minimum of 1.00 × 10\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e CFU\/mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep-water culture and recirculating hydroponic systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrip irrigation and drain-to-waste systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAeroponic growing systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoco coir and other soilless growing media\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndoor container plants and soil gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeedlings, transplants, vegetative plants, and flowering crops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Rate\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMix \u003cstrong\u003e2 mL of Hydroguard per gallon of water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Apply with every watering throughout the plant’s entire growth cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMixing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eShake well before each use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd Hydroguard to water or a prepared nutrient solution at 2 mL per gallon.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix the solution thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllow all nutrients and supplements to mix completely before testing and adjusting pH.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. 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