Essentials OxyPlus
Essentials OxyPlus is a liquid additive that can be used in a hydroponic system to increase oxygen content and maintain system cleanliness or to sterilise soil. It can also be used as a preventative against pythium. Essentials OxyPlus is a must have product for all serious growers.
Here are some general uses for OxyPlus:
- OxyPlus drives out chlorine and degrades pesticides/herbicides and organic matter that might be present in your water supply
- Achieve rapid root growth in cuttings when treating your growing media
- Add to your hydroponic systems to raise oxygen levels
- OxyPlus kills harmful bacteria and pathogens very effectively. Ideal for post harvest clean ups. It will also promote rapid decomposition of organic material within the medium, tanks, pipes, drippers etc
Keep OxyPlus in a fridge or cool environment.
Hydroponics and the environment
Hydroponics is a concept where the plants are grown without using any soil. There are several advantages of this system. One is that the environment for the plant growth is sustained and controlled. It minimizes the usage of water and other resources. Also, hydroponics also saves on greenhouse gases and does not contaminate the environment
In this day and age we are all much more aware of the importance of protecting our environment. What many do not know is that growing hydroponically is far better for the environment than traditional growing methods; You have the choice of recycling the water you drain, instead of leaching fertilizer into the ground.Starting with a pathogen-free product, you have less disease problems and thus use far less pesticides (90% less). Fertilizer is used only in half strength and overall a commercial grower uses only 25% of the amount of fertilizer normally required for the same crop grown in soil.
Aloe Vera
The aloe vera plant is rather easy to grow. It can be grown indoors almost anywhere and outdoors in select climates. Aloe vera plants are prized for the gelly substance inside their leaves which is used for many types of purposes.
Aloe vera are grown naturally in Africa and the Mediterranean, so they are used to a warm growing climate. In areas that experience cold winters the aloe vera plant can be kept as a houseplant or in a pot outside that is brought inside during the cold months. There are almost 250 species of aloe vera, but generally all have the same look. The aloe vera plant is green, which can vary from dark to a yellowish-green. Some aloe have white markings on them as well. If kept in a warm environment the aloe vera plant can even produce yellow or orange flowers, but this is rare for aloe plants that are kept inhouse.
Taking care of an aloe vera plant is quite simple. They do not need a large amount of care and if a person forgets to water them it is actually a good thing for this plant. The aloe vera plant needs soil that is well drained, like a light mix of part potting soil and another medium. It should be kept in a sunny location when inside and in sun or partial sun outside.
The main problem with growing an aloe vera plant is usually over watering. It is easy to tell when the aloe vera plant has had too much water as it becomes dull in color and the leaves become very soft. If this happens the aloe vera plant should be allowed to dry out and then watered lightly. This should solve the problem.