Use for combating root diseases organically and optimizing nutrient uptake. When hydroponics was first introduced as a truly commercial proposition back in the mid 70s one of the intriguing things about it was the presumed absence of micro-organisms in the root zone. Every attempt was made to keep the root zone free of these micro-organisms, good or bad. Generally speaking, this method of cropping was successful. There were, however, some spectacular failures with whole crops being wiped out by disease. These disease organisms were also present in other crops but were not having the same effect. What was the difference? Why did one crop succumb and yet others didn’t? It was only after extensive research by scientists from many disciplines and different parts of the world that the discovery was made. That discovery revolutionized the understanding of the interrelated effect that micro-organisms have on each other. The scientists found that when there were no micro-organisms present, then the first to be introduced became dominant. If that introduction were a disease such as Pythium then the result on the crop could be devastating. It took a long time but the answer has been recently found. It eventually became evident that all the organisms had an effect on each other. It seems that the available food supply is the key to the success or otherwise of each of the micro-organisms. When the carbohydrates and other substances exuded by the plant roots favored the “bad” bugs they thrived. When it favored the “good” bugs they were the ones that multiplied. Now you, the indoor gardener, can take advantage of these findings. Canadian Xpress Bio Balancer has not only a number of “good’ bugs but also a supply of the food favored by these “good” bugs. You can now give nature a helping hand by balancing your hydroponic system. Bio Balancer is suitable for use in either cocopeat or recirculating systems of all types. Tip the balance your way today and add Bio Balancer to your system.
