Botanicare Hydroguard Bacillus Root Inoculant, Quart

Don't need much.. I've been adding 1-2TSP per 5gallon during DWC res changes with great results. Doesn't change your PPM or PH. Keeps roots healthy.Update : This stuff really works. Look how white and healthy these DWC roots are..Hydroguard has the following scientific aspects and proven uses:Scientific Backing:Hydroguard contains beneficial bacteria, notably Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Scientific studies have shown that Bacillus strains have positive effects on root health and protection against harmful pathogens in hydroponic and DWC systems.Root Health Benefits:The active ingredients in Hydroguard promote root system vigor and resilience by colonizing the root zone with beneficial microorganisms. These microbes help prevent the growth of harmful pathogens like Pythium, Fusarium, and other root rot issues.Proven Efficacy:Research studies and hydroponic community feedback have highlighted Hydroguard's effectiveness in maintaining a healthy root environment, reducing the risk of root diseases, and enhancing nutrient uptake.Preventive Action:Hydroguard's use as a preventive measure has been noted in hydroponic systems, offering a layer of defense against potential root problems, ensuring plants have a strong foundation for robust growth.

Made a noticeable difference in my last grow. It convinced me and I’ll use it for future grows.

Amazing product: makes hydroponics much easier. All you need to do is not nutrient burn your plants after adding this stuff.Keep in a cool dry place and will last for years.Also works as a hot composting innoculant with OUTSTANDING results. Literally overnight started cooking the bad guys out of a rotting layer that an arborist had sandwiched between the wood chips they dropped off.

Works great to slow down "stuff" from growing in the tanks of my automated watering system. It won't prevent it entirely, but stays much cleaner for longer than water alone. And with about 1/2 teaspoon per gallon, a little goes a long way.

MY HYDROPONIC EXPERIENCE WITH HYDROGUARDI purchased this product well in advance in the event I would experience "root rot" in my "DWC" and top feed hydroponic system 3gal tanks. As I experienced nutrient stains followed by the onset of a slight slime / "root rot" I began to implement this hydroguard product. I read many of the reviews before purchasing and felt confident this was the product to get. I noticed one review where a customer experienced a "bad batch" or two before finding a local distributor for this product and the results improving. So when I began to experience "root rot" I implemented this product and what I noticed was a stabilization in the rotting of my roots. I was flushing my system every few days and cycling in all new nutrients and even cleaned the reservoirs with flushing / cleaning agents. I believe that my issue was not staying on top of proper cleaning and flushing but that my root system was so massive that it overcrowded the 3.5 gal. reservoir. Over time I noticed that the "root rot" subsided and the slime was not as abundant... However I never fully remedied the "root rot" but Hydroguard did however stabilize and to some or extent but not entirely did resolve the "root rot" ... SO IN CONCLUSION.... Hydroguard saved my grow, I was able to harvest my crop and it was an exceptionally large and high quality crop... However I like other customers may have got a bad batch.. I live in AK so shipping to me via Amazon can have it's difficulties and the beneficial bacteria may have suffered ?? So in CLOSING.. YES! I would recommend and I am about to purchase another batch and will update this review once again..

could not get rid of root rot, not with 34% h202, not with 15ppm of chlorine, change outs did not help. I had high chlorine levels in the system which did keep PH stable, but plants would not eat the rot was not effected just kept the water clean. I then added the last of the h202 I had left to neutralize the chlorine, and do what ever damage it could to the rot. about 24 hours after since there was plenty of work for the h202 to do it most likely had all turned into water\oxygen within the first 24 hours. I then without a change out added 2ml gallon of Hydroguard, then a about 1\2ml gallon every day after for about a week. The plants almost instantly started eating 30-40ppm per day, and the water was dropping again although I had clear indication that the rot was still there as the PH would drop 7-10 points first day then slowly got better maybe 5-6 points etc, but became very stable after several days only raising 1-2 points as it should if the plants are eating good. I think some have success with sterile and some with bacteria like Hydroguard.I found a product called sag fungicide its a different strain bacteria then Hydroguard, but the same species but extremely concentrated for a fair price i will be testing it when my HG runs out. UC roots the recommended product was not the right choice for me. as I don't know if I could have added enough to keep my system clean. also I have no light leaks I'm very experienced and knowledgeable I understand these things, also my chiller is oversized and rez is at 67 degrees. first time trying beneficial bacteria and I love it, it seems logical too its like putting 1 billion mosquito into a sealed room with idk couple 100 squirrel's lol they have no defense.

Product is amazing. When I learned about it, it saved my plant and got rid of root rot!! Now I use it from the start and roots are massive and extremely healthy. I full recommend using Hydroguard. A couple ml per gallon and your set!!