Azatrol’s multiple modes of action also make it virtually impossible for insect resistance to develop. Azatrol acts as an anti-feedant, and insect growth regulator (IGR) and as a repellent and ovipositioning deterrent. Azatrol provides all the benefits of azadirachtin, a proven natural anti-feedant, insect growth regulator, anti-ovipository and repellent, as well as a toxin to soft-bodied insect larvae.

Anti-feedant: Insects will feed less or not at all on treated foliage, ultimately starving to death.

IGR: Insects will fail to mature and reproduce.

Repellent/Ovipositioning deterrent: Infestations on treated plants becomes highly unlikely, offering a preventative aspect to treatment programs.

Tank-mix combinations of Azatrol and other insecticide products have been shown to significantly enhance the effects and broaden the spectrum of other insecticide products. Azatrol is a natural fit into IPM programs.

Azatrol offers an array of effects by acting as a repellant, molting inhibitor and preventing insect larvae from developing into adults. In addition to low toxicity to humans, Azatrol is a sensible alternative to conventional insecticides in IPM programs for the protection of ornamentals and turf.

Recommendations: Use alone or in tank-mix combinations for control of chewing or sucking insects on indoor or outdoor ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, fruit and nut trees and garden vegetavles.

Benefits

• Four hour re-entry; can be applied day of harvest
• Excellent insect growth regulation activity
• Highly effective anti-feedant activity
• Anti-oviposition activity
• EPA-registered for use on a wide variety of ornamental plants, shrubs, turfgrass, trees and garden vegetables
• No pest resistance concerns
• Good emulsion formation with water
• Sticks and spreads better on plants
• Promotes uptake into plants for systemic activity with drench applications
• Controls chewing and sucking pests
• Azatrol EC Insecticide is OMRI listed.

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BioBizz Top Max fuels prolific blooming while enhancing the flavor of herbs and vegetables in your garden. Top Max is perfectly suited for soil but can be used in other growing media as well. Top Max has the threefold purpose of facilitating the uptake of nutrients within the plants, dramatically increasing the actual size and weight of floral clusters, and leaving a sweet smooth taste in the finished product. The extraordinary way Top Max assists in the flow of nutrients is made possible through the use of humic acids.

Humic acid is formed from soil and vegetable deposits that have formed over millions of years. The main source of Humic acid is drawn from a deposit called Leonardite which is the most highly concentrated organic material on the planet. Its source originates entirely from trees and vegetation which grew bloomed and died during the carboniferous period 300 million years ago. Over the ages the vegetation underwent compaction and heating where it slowly carbonized and became coal. This compaction squeezed out the organic acids and saps present in the vegetation and formed a pool on top of the lignite coal bed. This pool dried and aged and eventually formed the Leonardite shale.

Humic Acid as well as increasing nutrient uptake, assists in drought tolerance and seed germination. It increases the microbial activity in the soil promoting and stimulating root health and development. Humic Acid increases the availability of nutrients that are already present and will naturally aerate the substrate from the inside. It also assists in lowering the pH of the soil and flushes high salt residue out of the root zone. Floral growth and health is assisted by the use of fulvic acid which plays an integral role in natural plant life. It is reclaimed from certain exceptionally rich sources of humate deposits from deep within the earth.

Fulvic acid has an electrically charged nature that attracts to itself plant nutrients and minerals from both the microbiological soil base and applied organic fertilizers such as Bio-Bloom. Being a naturally charged particle working in combination with humic acid it penetrates the flower cell walls where it recharges and energizes old and dying cells, whilst stimulating new cell life. Though the ability to convert decaying plant matter into new life it also protects against mold and rot on the surface of the flower heads.

Fulvic acid is so powerful a conductor it is able to hold 60 or more trace elements and minerals in a single molecule, all of which are delivered directly to the flower. This ensures that when feeding plants liquid feeds such as Bio-Bloom and Bio-Grow, all the nutrients are made usable and readily available to the plants exactly where required. In the agricultural soils of the world available sources of fulvic acid have long been used up through thousands of years of farming. The absence of naturally occurring fulvates combined with the recent damaging of humus based soils through intensive chemical farming methods means that food crops as consumed by most of us are lacking in many nutrients and beneficial elements.”

Although  BioBizz products for a recirculating hydroponic system is not recommended, some customers find success using it in hydroponics.  If you want to use BioBizz products with your hydroponics system it is best with a drain to waste system.

All BioBizz products are certified organic by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI).

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Fox Farm is committed to promoting an ecological balance and the environmental restoration of our planet. While you are experiencing spectacular gardening results using Fox Farm products, you are also supporting a conscientious effort to manage our natural resources.

Ocean Forest Potting Soil contains earthworm castings, bat guano, and micro-nutrients. It is light in texture and well aerated…a premium blend of good things from the earth and the sea.

Preparing Containers for Potted Plants

Cover drain hole with small rocks or a shard of broken pottery to ensure good drainage.  Add enough Ocean Forest Potting Soil so the plant sits at the correct level.  Fill in around the root mass with more potting soil up to one inch from the top of pot.  Press gently to secure plant.  Water thoroughly and let drain.  Do not pack too tightly.  Add more potting soil if necessary with setting.  For repotting plants, select a container that is one or two sizes larger than the one being replaced.  Loosen roots from the root mass and use the same procedure as above.

Gardens

When preparing new garden areas, till a 3-6 inch layer of potting soil to a minimum depth of 8-12 inches.  Water thoroughly after planting.

Raised Beds

Prepare planting beds by amending existing soil with composting organic matter.  Fill the top 8-12 inches of bed with potting soil.

Ingredients

Composted forest humus, sphagnum peat moss, Pacific Northwest sea-going fish, crab meal, shrimp meal, earthworm castings, vermicultural compost (bedding material and livestock manure), sandy loam, perlite, fossilized bat guano, granite dust, Norwegian kelp meal and oyster shell (for pH adjustment).

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Serious growers who want a larger system should check out the EuroGrower. The EuroGrower provides users with a simple, yet elegant approach to home hydroponics. The heart of the EuroGrower is its custom designed 40-gallon Panda reservoir, which is more than adequate for its eight 2-gallon buckets. Whether using a soil or soil-less medium, growers can use the EuroGrower virtually anywhere.

The EuroGrower by General Hydroponics utilizes modern European technology in a simple easy to use home system. The EuroGrower comes with 8 individual 2 gallon pots that fit together on top of the 10-gallon Panda reservoir. The EuroGrower 8-Pot Drip Watering Hydroponics System provides nutrients through a drip system. You can grow virtually anywhere using the EuroGrower with any popular soil or soilless medium. The EuroGrower comes complete with the industry standard, GH Flora Series nutrients and is built to be “ready-to-grow” and comes with all the hardware you will need. You can grow either numerous small plants or one large one in each of its 2 gallon capacity buckets. Use the media of your choice. Suitable for greenhouse, patio or indoors under artificial lighting.

Measurements:

2′-2″W x 4′-2″L x 2′H

The EuroGrower (Complete) System Includes:

• 40-Gallon Panda reservoir
• 8- 2 Gallon Buckets
• 250gph Mag-Drive 2
• 4 – CocoTek bricks
• Hydroton
• pH Kit
• Grasslin Timer
• 3-part Flora Kit (GH Flora Series nutrients: Flora Micro, Flora Gro & Flora Bloom)

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igrowhydro.com is sponsoring a graphic design / logo contest! The winner receives a $500 igrowhydro.com credit and a free t-shirt with their design.
Visit the link below for entry details and contest rules.
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Root Juice is a harmonious balance of premium humic acid with seaweed especially formulated to promote vigorous root development, organically. To be used on soil, soilless, hydroponics, or bonsai gardens along with regular nutrition during stages of intensive root development.

It was originally developed to accelerate the root growth of transplants in soil. However, Root Juice has now become popular with North American deepwater culture hydroponics, (including bubbling buckets, and EZ Clone users) and rockwool growers because of the explosive roots associated with this product. It has also found favor with bonsai gardeners in Japan and the USA who need increased harvest success rates and strong roots developed from eco-friendly and organic sources for long-term and sustainable development.

Root Juice is not a fertilizer. Root Juice is a 100% vegetable root stimulator that creates an explosive root growth in already rooted plants through the stimulation of the natural biology surrounding the root system.

It provides a better yield due to the ability of the plant to accelerate the uptake of nutrients faster; and a higher resistance against high EC-values produces a strong plant that is resistant to disease and insect attack.

Directions

For cuttings and transplants, 10 to 40 mL of Root Juice per 10 liters of water. Apply with every feeding for the first two weeks.

Although we do not recommend BioBizz products for a recirculating hydroponic system some customers find sucess using it in hydroponics.  If you want to use BioBizz products with your hydroponics system it is best with a drain to waste system.

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Liquid Karma by Botanicare creates micro-nutrients through amino and fulvic acids, and shuttles them into plant cells, increasing metabolic rates and conserves plant energy. Full of B-vitamins and other stress relieving components with/ large amount of cytokinin derived from ascophylum nodosum North Atlantic sea kelp.

The introduction of Liquid Karma represents a major and significant breakthrough in plant nutrition. This is because Liquid Karma contains a full complement of metabolically active organic compounds not found in regular plant foods or supplements. These unique compounds are absorbed immediately and act as regulatory signals, activators or catalysts to produce synchronized and accelerated growth under all conditions. Liquid Karma functions as a growth engine because its high metabolic activity produces a large amount of energy which is immediately transformed to growth.

Liquid Karma functions as a growth engine because its high metabolic activity produces a large amount of ebergy, which is immediately transformed to growth.

It contains fermented compost, amino acids, vitamins, plant extracts, humic acid, seaweed extracts and carbohydrates.

Benefits of using Liquid Karma

Extensive research and field trials indicate that Liquid Karma by Botanicare produces beneficial results during every phase of plant growth. Starting with seed germination and following through to vegetative growth, budding and flowering, the continued use of Liquid Karma ensures optimal plant growth at every stage.

Directions

Seed Germination: Use 5 ml per 4 litres (1 tsp. per gallon) of water.

Cuttings: Use 15 to 20 ml per litre (3 to 4 tsp. per gallon) of water.

Transplanting: Use 15 ml per 4 litres (1 tbsp. per gallon) of water.

Vegetative Phase: Use 10 ml per 4 litres (2 tsp. per gallon) of water.

Transitional Phase: Use 10 ml per 4 litres (2 tsp. per gallon) of water.

Fruiting and Flowering Phase: Use 10 to 12 ml per 4 litres (2 to 2.25 tsp. per gallon) of water.

Foliar Feed: Use 5 to 7 ml per 4 litres (1 to 1.5 tsp. per gallon) of water.

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American Agritech (Botanicare) has researched and developed the most sophisticated and extensive line of nutrients, supplements and soil-less grow substrates. The Botanicare series is the most complete line of original organic and bio-organic products for container gardens as well as soil-less hydro-gardening applications.

The Botanicare series allows gardeners to achieve dynamic growth rates and yields, while increasing flavors, aromas, and nutritional values in fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers.

Hydroplex is a premium plant supplement (0.5-4-10) for the fruiting and flowering phase in a plant’s life cycle.

Hydroplex Bloom Formula

Bio-stimulant Bloom Enhancer
0.5 –4 –10

A premium plant supplement for the reproductive fruiting and flowering phase in a plants life cycle. Contains ample phosphorous, potassium, and sulfur to enhance yields and fruit, flower development. Also fortified with seaweed, humic acid, fulvic acid, vitamins and amino acids. For use in container gardens as well as soilless hydrogardening applications.

Hydroplex Soil Formula

Bio-stimulant Bloom Enhancer for Soil
0 – 12 – 8

Hydroplex Soil formula is a premium plant nutrient supplement designed to highly enhance fruit, flower, and bloom development in the reproductive phase of a plant’s life cycle.

Hydroplex Soil Formula is desined for use in soil container gardens, as well as the ripening stage in soilless hydrogardening applications.

Derived From:

Hydroponics Formula – Ammonia nitrate, Potassium nitrate, Potassium sulfate, Phosphoric acid, Magnesium sulfate.

Soil Formula – Potassium nitrate, Potassium phosphate, Potassium sulfate, Phosphoric acid, Magnesium sulfate.

Directions

Use 2 to 5 ml per gallon (1/2 to 1 tap.) depending on overall health and size of plants. Use with every watering.

Addition of 5 ml of Hydroplex, per gallon of water, will yield the following ppm of indicated nutrients:

Phosphorus (P2O5) 158.5 ppm

Potassium (K2O) 105.5 ppm

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Active Aqua Water Chillers refrigeration units are ideal to keep hydroponic solution in your reservoir at the perfect temperature. Large refrigeration capacity, water can be refrigerated to any degree above 39F in a short period of time. These chillers are freon free and environmentally friendly. Active Aqua Water Chiller, refrigeration units are Ideal to keep hydroponic solution in your reservoir at the perfect temperature. Large refrigeration capacity, water can be refrigerated to any degree above 39F in a short period of time. Freon free, environmentally friendly. Microcomputer control systems and LCD displays make these units very user friendly. Active Aqua Water Chillers also have a temperature memory system and are surge protected to turn off if there is a power surge. The Active Aqua Water Chillers come in three different sizes;  1/10 HP, 1/4 HP and 1/2 HP.

Active Aqua Chiller, refrigeration unit 1/10 HP

• Ideal to keep hydroponic solution in your reservoir at the perfect temperature.
• Microcomputer control system and LCD display, very user friendly.
• Large refrigeration capacity, water can be refrigerated to any degree above 39F in a short period of time.
• Freon free, environmentally friendly.
• Temperature memory system.
• Surge protected, will turn off if there is a power surge.
• 1/2 HP, 200-1200 L, 360 Watts, 4.4 Amps, 18.7″x 14.1″x19.3″

Active Aqua Chiller, refrigeration unit 1/4 HP

• Ideal to keep hydroponic solution in your reservoir at the perfect temperature.
• Microcomputer control system and LCD display, very user friendly.
• Large refrigeration capacity, water can be refrigerated to any degree above 39F in a short period of time.
• Freon free, environmentally friendly.
• Temperature memory system.
• Surge protected, will turn off if there is a power surge.
• 1/4 HP, 100-800 L, 280 Watts, 3 Amps, 17.6″x 13″x17.3″

Active Aqua Chiller, refrigeration unit 1/2 HP

• Ideal to keep hydroponic solution in your reservoir at the perfect temperature.
• Microcomputer control system and LCD display, very user friendly.
• Large refrigeration capacity, water can be refrigerated to any degree above 39F in a short period of time.
• Freon free, environmentally friendly.
• Temperature memory system.
• Surge protected, will turn off if there is a power surge.
• 1/2 HP, 200-1200 L, 360 Watts, 4.4 Amps, 18.7″x 14.1″x19.3″

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Ready Gro Super Plugs are manufactured with a proprietary composting method and contains natural beneficial fungi from this advanced composting biotechnology. Seedlings and cuttings grown in Ready Gro Super Plugs will be able to transplant days ahead of plants started in Jiffy 7, Rockwool, Oasis, or Pro Mix. Bio-dynamic plugs are perfect for seedlings or plant cuttings. Once the roots on your small plant are established, simply transplant plugs into soil or soil-less hydro-gardening applications. It is an optimally aerated medium that naturally maintains the proper air/water ratio to promote healthy growth which will help prevent common water molds and diseases. Ready Gro Super Plugs are biodegradable and 100% organic. Until now, available only to commercial growers, are now available to to the home gardening enthusiast, education and research.

Ready-Gro Plugs can be purchased in packs of 25, 50, 100 or in a reusable starter tray with 50 plugs. They are also available in a giant bulk box of 1400 pieces.  The 1.5″ x 1.5″ fits directly into rockwool holes or can be transplanted into any grow media.

Ready Gro Super Plugs at a Glance

• Retains just the right amount of water
• Virtually eliminates loss in transplanting
• Provides a number of biological benefits
• Plug design and aeration of medium promote root density and directions
• 100% Organic
• Biodegradable

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