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Hey gang, I had a question for Botanicare about running Aquashield and thought I would share the response for anyone who needed it also.
My question was: "I am currently trying your Aquashield product in my undercurrent hydroponic system. If you are not familiar with this system, it is a recirculating deep water culture with a separate top off reservoir.The instructions on the bottle recommend 5-15ml per gallon, per week. My question is, should I add the Aquashield directly to the pot/root mass, or should I add it to the (100g) top off nutrient reservoir? With nutrients, adding them directly to the system is not recommended by the manufacturer of the hydroponic system. Therefore I have premixed nutrients ready in the reservoir. However, I don't know how Aquashield best fits into the equation. Do I add it to the reservoir where it could potentially sit without any organic matter to react with or do I add it straight into the system?"
and the response:
"Steve,
Thanks for using our product Aquashield! This product creates a natural and beneficial growing environment at the root zone of your plants. This product is derived from composted poultry liter which has natural occurring bacteria that build a symbiotic relationship with your plant roots. In order to be as effective as possible, you want to apply this product directly to the roots. Dilute to the recommended dosage and hit each plant site directly. Aquashield can be mixed with any nutrients but is best if used right away. If it must be stored in a reservoir, use airstones to keep oxygen in the solution, adding some Sweet will feed the microbiology present in your nutrient solution. Use these pre-mixed solutions within 10-14 days.
Good luck!" - Manufacturer's Representative /BOTANICARE
Happy Growing :harvest:
My question was: "I am currently trying your Aquashield product in my undercurrent hydroponic system. If you are not familiar with this system, it is a recirculating deep water culture with a separate top off reservoir.The instructions on the bottle recommend 5-15ml per gallon, per week. My question is, should I add the Aquashield directly to the pot/root mass, or should I add it to the (100g) top off nutrient reservoir? With nutrients, adding them directly to the system is not recommended by the manufacturer of the hydroponic system. Therefore I have premixed nutrients ready in the reservoir. However, I don't know how Aquashield best fits into the equation. Do I add it to the reservoir where it could potentially sit without any organic matter to react with or do I add it straight into the system?"
and the response:
"Steve,
Thanks for using our product Aquashield! This product creates a natural and beneficial growing environment at the root zone of your plants. This product is derived from composted poultry liter which has natural occurring bacteria that build a symbiotic relationship with your plant roots. In order to be as effective as possible, you want to apply this product directly to the roots. Dilute to the recommended dosage and hit each plant site directly. Aquashield can be mixed with any nutrients but is best if used right away. If it must be stored in a reservoir, use airstones to keep oxygen in the solution, adding some Sweet will feed the microbiology present in your nutrient solution. Use these pre-mixed solutions within 10-14 days.
Good luck!" - Manufacturer's Representative /BOTANICARE
Happy Growing :harvest:
