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Root Rot?

In tests reviewed by the Canada Science & Research Institute (CSRI) Hygrozyme has been proven “excellent” in maintaining longer use of slabs and hydroponic solutions.

An increase of up to 30% in longevity has been experienced. In soil, Hygrozyme has proven to increase soil porosity through accelerated breakdown of dead organic matter. Its chief function is to vigorously rid the medium of dead organic matter, thereby preventing disease from setting into the medium.

As a media rejuvenator, it is used after a harvest as a soak solution and should be applied after a 50% hydration is implemented. At a concentration of up to 2.5 – 3.75 ml per 1 litre a rapid and almost complete reduction in dead bio mass can be observed. Available nutrients are unlocked in the process and, depending on the circumstances, may provide an excellent source of available plant energy for future growth.

The function of Hygrozyme in pure hydroponic systems is one of acting as a refined natural facilitator/cleaner. Hygrozyme aids in the removal and conversion of dead organic material by facilitating and expediting the natural breakdown progress. What normally might take weeks can be accomplished in minutes with the presence of specific natural enzymes. In a closed hydroponic system are many factors which can facilitate the development of disease. The build up of dead matter is usually the contributing factor to this common problem.

Hygrozyme is a highly refined enzymatic cleaner/facilitator for dead matter. Keeping in mind that it is sterile and inert, Hygrozyme cannot kill anything. Its key role therefore is to act as a prophylactic. Many leaf borne diseases like Black Spot, of Powdery Mildew flourish in the presence of dead matter. Transferred by humans, macro organisms or air borne arrival, these diseases can set in quickly when in the presence of dead matter. The regular use of Hygrozyme can be a deterrent by removing dead matter and at the same time fostering the presence of beneficial micro organisms on leaf surfaces and in the grow medium or hydroponic solution. This is especially the case in combination with compost extracts that contain micro protagonists. For best results it should be used right from the start of a clean system to maintain those conditions. Applications at a rate of 1.5 ml per 1 litre are sufficient.

So that's the sales pitch. I have found that you need no where near the volume noted above for good results. 1ml per gallon seems to do the trick each week with a 1.5ml boost of 35% peroxide. Water temps are best below 70f with the 66-68f mark keeping these issues at bay. Check you res, check your roots. Tap water rinses as mentioned in other posts is the best way to clean up at no additional costs to you. With this mix I can go through each stage of growth without res changes, only pre-mixed top ups.

See what works best for you. The more you learn the better you grow.
 

Longhair

Member
Set up the correct environment and you won't have root rot.

Hello,
This Is My First Grow So I Haven't The Knowledge Or Skill To "Set up the correct environment and you won't have root rot." That's Only Logical.
Would You Be Willing To Come Over & "Set up the correct environment" Or
If You Have An Old Complete System That Works & Not Using It, Would You Be Willing To Get Rid Of It? I'll Pay For Shipping. Lol

Thank You For Insight & Help!
Longhair

PS I'm Serious About The System.
 

Haps

stone fool
Veteran
Just keep reading, growing, and learn from success and also the problems, worked for me. How do the ones you treated look?
 

Longhair

Member
Just keep reading, growing, and learn from success and also the problems, worked for me. How do the ones you treated look?

Hello,
They Cleaned Up Pretty Good But Thats All I Know For Now.
I Want To Thank You Again About The Drip & Blessing, But Using 100 Beers On The Wall Instead I Think Did The Trick! Lol

Thank You
Longhair
 

Longhair

Member
Just keep reading, growing, and learn from success and also the problems, worked for me. How do the ones you treated look?

Hello,
Well I'm Starting To See A Little New Growth. But Still My PH Is Unstable. But I'm Staying On It. Water Temps Constant 65-70F. Closer To 68F. Roots Still Seem Off White. Should I Do The Dip Again?
I Think I Can Baby Her To Last 3-4 Weeks (37 Day Now) Maybe Longer Till She's Ready.

I Really Appreciate Your Knowledge & Wisdom!

Thank You
Longhair
 

Haps

stone fool
Veteran
Give them a couple days, I have never done this that far into bloom, seedlings and clones recover quickly. You should not have to repeat the treatment.
 

Cranberry

Member
Hi longhair,

you have some very solid ideas handed to you for your root rot problem. I Am a silly dwc guy that tried for years to use organics in dwc. Well organics are what cause our root rot. leave the sweeteners for the the very end. Or at least wait till you get the hang of you set up.
In your travels stop by a pond supply store and locate some of the pond products for breaking down sludge or improving air quantity in the water. I have been using Microbe lift ensure with amazing results. When I was into the organics i used the "PL" and was able to pull off growing with organics. was very temperamental. You see our dwc systems can be breading machines for disaster. Less is more... give time after changing something unless you see that the change was for the worst.
 

Longhair

Member
Hi longhair,

you have some very solid ideas handed to you for your root rot problem. I Am a silly dwc guy that tried for years to use organics in dwc. Well organics are what cause our root rot. leave the sweeteners for the the very end. Or at least wait till you get the hang of you set up.
In your travels stop by a pond supply store and locate some of the pond products for breaking down sludge or improving air quantity in the water. I have been using Microbe lift ensure with amazing results. When I was into the organics i used the "PL" and was able to pull off growing with organics. was very temperamental. You see our dwc systems can be breading machines for disaster. Less is more... give time after changing something unless you see that the change was for the worst.

Hello,
Thank You
Longhair
 

Lazyman

Overkill is under-rated.
Veteran
I would advise staying away from Hygrozyme, it is designed to only work well in systems where established bacteria/mycorhizae and trichoderma colonies are established, and according to the link I read yesterday, won't establish in systems with damn near any K in them.

I'm not going to buy any more bacteria ever again, they just can't thrive in our nute soups.

For root rot yes, Physan 20 at 1ml per gallon will kill all viruses, fungi and bacteria. Rinse with plain water (or H202 solution) the next day. i use 2ml per gallon 35% H202 in my reservoirs and always have white healthy roots.

Dutch Master Zone has chloramine in it, for those of you on well water and no chlorine. This will also kill most living things in your res.
 

Longhair

Member
Give them a couple days, I have never done this that far into bloom, seedlings and clones recover quickly. You should not have to repeat the treatment.

Hello,
Well I Think Its Under Control Because Of Your Method. Theres New Growth & Overall It Looks Better. Buds Seem To Be Getting Bigger. Shell Says She Can See Trichs Everywhere. They Are Covering The "Hand Leaves" (Fan Leaves She Call Them That), Also The Stem Of The Leaves Are Covered Plus Parts Of The Main Stem Too.
How Long Do Trichs Get In Length?

Thank You Haps!!
Longhair
 

Haps

stone fool
Veteran
Glad it worked out for ya, different strains make trics differently, they are all cool.
 
myco is good for transplant stress, as for the hygrozyme your right it wont colonize anything, as it is not a bacteria or fungi, it is the end result of these enzyme producing fungi/bacteria, thats why the only diff between that and bene's is you have to keep replacing in your rez with hygro, with trichodermias and mycos all ya need to do is inoculate once, probably the most efficient method of root protection
 
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