MICROBIAL 25 Ltr
Rootzone Conditioning Solution
"...the most important discovery in horticulture in recent years"
With soil based horticulutre many of the bacteria present are beneficial to plants in terms of breaking down organic matter and enabling the mineral elements contained within to be readily absorbed by the plant. In a hydroponic environment these beneficial bacteria are not present, therefore the potential for problem airborne or soil borne micro-organisms attacking hydroponic crops is very high.
Even with a good preventative maintenance program in place, problems can still occur such as algal blooms, pythium outbreaks, mould and mildew attacks. These can occur because of pH shifts, lack of oxygen, poor environment control and imported organic materials transferred by growers from other sites. Indoor hydroponic environments are especially at risk to such pathogens, and the grower must effectively become Mother Nature by instigating an effective preventative maintenance programme.
Microbial is a wide-ranging aqueous solution derived in part from naturally occurring plant extracts. Microbial is non toxic to humans, animals and plants and is totally biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
Microbial acts as a micro-cleanser and plant rootzone conditioner, which cleans and rejuvenates plants. This allows the plant to naturally withstand attacks from common pests and biological contaminants like bacteria, fungi, algae and viruses.
Before Microbial the only method of treating the above problems was by using heavy chemical sanitisers, fungicides and pesticides which in some cases do more harm than good, especially to crops that will eventually be consumed by humans.
The horticultural industry as a whole will benefit by the use of Microbial in their respective growing environments because the use of pesticides, fungicides and other harmful chemicals can be reduced, if not totally eliminated, in turn reducing grower overheads and also benefiting the environment we live in.
Microbial is becoming the preferred method of overcoming plant related problems, and should be adopted by all growers in the horticultural industry as an integral part of the grower's overall preventative maintenance programme.
How to use Microbial
Microbial can be used as a rootzone or plant conditioner. When applied at the recommended dosage rates, Microbial will naturally aid plants to withstand attacks from most common pests as well as fungal and bacterial pathogen outbreaks, including fusarium, pythium, rhizoctonia, phytopthera, sclerotinia.
When added directly to plant nutrient solutions, root zone health will be improved enabling the rootzone to uptake oxygen, nutrient and water at a much faster rate.
Tank dosing
Add 1ml to 2 litres of nutrient solution on a weekly basis or whenever solutions are replaced. Apply this rate for any additional water added to tank after initial dose. Continued use as a maintenance measure will assist the plant to keep most problems from developing at any stage of its growth. For intense dosing of media systems to assist with rootzone problems, total saturation of the media weekly with a pre dosed tank mix of 1ml per litre would be advisable. One application should be sufficient but daily dosing would be advisable until an improvement in the plants health has been observed.
Spraying
Microbial when applied directly to foliage or stems rejuvenates the plant allowing it to naturally withstand many moulds, mildews and algae outbreaks. In tests to date Microbial has shown that it enhances plant health and improves immunity against botrytis, blight, fusarium, leaf mould, stem rot and powdery mildew.
Conditioner
Dilute 1 part Microbial to 5 parts water into a fine mist sprayer. Apply directly to all leaf and stem areas of the plant.Applications may be repeated once a week at this dosage rate as a preventative maintenance measure.
Microbial has shown to be an effective plant conditioner that improves plant health. Healthy plants often naturally withstand outbreaks of many common pests including fungus gnats, aphids, spider mite, and whitefly.
Points to be aware of when using Microbial
Microbial is a great solution additive to improve the health of plants. Healthy plants are better equipped to discourage pest and fungal outbreaks as well as other bacterial pathogens. Be aware Microbial does not promote beneficial bacterial growth.If you are trying to promote beneficial bacteria growth this is probably not a desirable solution to use.
When dosing tanks with Microbial it may cause the solution to foam up initially, although this will dissipate over time and will not have any adverse effect on plants.
When applying Microbial with a fogger type applicator, be sure to wear a suitable respirator as the mist produced is so fine it may cause breathing problems. Avoid contact with skin and eyes if contact occurs rinse with water.
Is Microbial safe to use?
Yes! Microbial is totally safe to use.
Microbial is one of only a few products available today that can make the claim of being totally environmentally friendly.
Microbial contains an organic dispersant, a non-ionic surfactant, and a quaternary ammonium compound used as a preservative. Microbial DOES NOT contain any of the following harmful chemicals unlike a lot of other horticulturally based pesticides and fungicides:
Pyrethrums
TBT (Tributyl Tin Oxide)
Sodium Hypochlorite
Copper
Calcium Hypochlorite
Fluorocarbons
Sodium Hydroxide
Diazinons (Organophosphate)
Petrochemicals
APPLICATION
Microbial has been developed to treat specific mould, mildew and algal problems in all growing environments, and when used correctly it has the added benefit of inhibiting the following plant related pest and fungal infestations.
| PROBLEM | DOSAGE RATE | APPLICATION | FREQUENCY OF TREATMENT | APPLICATOR | RESULTS | TERM OF EFFECT |
| Scarid Fly (Fungus Gnat) | 1 part Microbial to 2 parts water | Surface Of Growing Medium Only | Weekly | Hand Held Fine Mist Sprayer | Kill on contact repels adults from treated surface | 2 to 3 Weeks |
| Scarid Fly | 1ml to 2L | Saturate Media or add to Tank | | Dose Tank
Directly | Gradual decline in larvae numbers | 7 to 10 Days |
| Fungas Gnat Larvae | Water | Saturate Media or add to Tank | Weekly | Dose Tank
Directly | Gradual decline in larvae numbers | Ongoing |
| Mosquito Larvae | 1ml to 2L water | Water Surface | Spray when they appear | Dose Tank
Directly | Kills on contact wipe off | 7 to 10 Days |
| Algal Blooms | 1 part Microbial to 2 parts water | Surafce Of Growing Medium | When Outbreak Occurs | Hand Held Fine Mist Sprayer | Kills on contact wipe off | 7 to 14 Days |
| Phytophera | 1 part Microbial to 2 parts water | Apply Directly to Leaf Matter | Weekly | Hand Held Fine Mist Sprayer | Kills on Contact | Ongoing |
| Botrytis and Powdery Mildew | 1 part Microbial to 2 parts water | Apply Directly to Leaf Matter | Weekly | Hand Held Fine Mist Sprayer | Kills on Contact | Ongoing |
| Mould on Growing Trays and Walls | 1 part Microbial to 2 parts water | Spray Surface | When Outbreak Occurs | Hand Held Fine Mist Sprayer | Kills on contact wipe off | 1 to 3 Months |
| Pythium | 1ml to 2L water | Saturate Media or add to Tank | Weekly | Dose Tank
Directly | Gradual increase in new root growth and plant health | 7 Days |
| Odour Control | 1 part Microbial to 2 parts water | Apply Directly to Leaf Matter | When Odour Occurs | Hand Held Fine Mist Sprayer | Immediate results | 7 Days |
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