{"product_id":"explogrow","title":"Soil Microbes - 4L","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExploGrow is an environmentally friendly soil ameliorant and plant growth stimulant, with increased soil microbial balance properties. ExploGrow is an organic liquid bio-fertiliser that contains a powerful blend of 17 beneficial soil microbes as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavimonas oryzihabitans\u003c\/strong\u003e - plant growth stimulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhizobium radiobacter\u003c\/strong\u003e - plant growth stimulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePseudomonas japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e - calcium ion binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzospirillum humicireducens\u003c\/strong\u003e - nitrogen fixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzotobacter vinelandii\u003c\/strong\u003e - nitrogen fixer and plant growth stimulator\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacillus cereus\u003c\/strong\u003e - aids in prevention of plant diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacillus licheniformis\u003c\/strong\u003e - plays a major role in soil nutrient cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/strong\u003e - insect biological control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnsifer numidicus\u003c\/strong\u003e - fix atmospheric nitrogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnsifer fredii\u003c\/strong\u003e - nitrogen fixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnsifer meliloti\u003c\/strong\u003e - stimulates plant growth in drought conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrichoderma virens\u003c\/strong\u003e - increased biomass and stimulates lateral growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrichoderma aureoviridi\u003c\/strong\u003e - protects against harmful fungus'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrichoderma harzianum\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprotects against harmful fungus'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrichoderma inhamatum\u003c\/strong\u003e - protects against harmful fungus'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzorhizophillus paspali\u003c\/strong\u003e - nitrogen fixer, increases drought resistance and promotes plant growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinorhizobium americanum - \u003c\/strong\u003enitrogen fixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unique microbial composition and concentraion places ExploGrow in a league all of its own!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColony Forming Unit (\"CFU\") count per ml \u0026gt;5.7 x 10\u003csup\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eCFU count ml \u0026gt;5,700,000,000\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains no growth hormones and no genetically modified organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases yield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves crop quality, sugar (Brix), and possibly CBD, THC etc. content (more scientifically verifiable tests required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective for certified organic farming according to EC 834\/2007 and NOP regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves drought resistant capabilities of plants and increases the water holding capacity of the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances root development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioremediation of heavy metals and toxins found in the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves soil structure, texture, and cation exchange capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables sustainable agriculture, horticulture etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases the populations of soil beneficial microbes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment Approved in South Africa, Denmark, Namibia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Soil:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 8 ml ExploGrow per L of water or nutrient solution for initial inoculant per plant and 4 ml ExploGrow per L of water or nutrient solution every month throughout growing cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternatively add 1-2ml of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExploGrow \u003c\/span\u003eper L every week or two with \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/100-molasses\"\u003eBlackstrap-Molasses\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop use\u003c\/strong\u003e when you are approx. a week or two into flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHydroponics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 2-3 ml ExploGrow per L of water or nutrient solution each week throughout the whole growing phase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeedlings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the high value individual seed(s) to room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach seed is soaked in 1 ml of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eun\u003c\/em\u003e-diluted ExploGrow (i.e. 10 seeds are soaked in 10 ml, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe soak should last for maximum 20-30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen move the seed(s), together with any remaining ExploGrow™ seed soak, from the seed soak, to a container of dechlorinated water for 12 hours at 22°C - 26°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo further assist the germination process, then apply this wet paper towel seed germination method: After the 12 hours in the container of dechlorinated water as described in (4) above, take the water solution with the seeds to thoroughly wet a paper towel (wet, but not dripping wet), placed in a clean shallow container. Fold and close the paper and keep the temperature between 22°C - 26°C. Keep like this until germination can be observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in \u003ca title=\"Jiffy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/jiffy-pellets\"\u003eJiffy\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/seedstarter\"\u003eseed starter soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quantity of dechlorinated water must dilute the seed soak 100 times, i.e. one seed soaked in 1 ml un-diluted ExploGrow™ is mixed into 100 ml dechlorinated water; 10 soaked seeds are mixed into 1,000 ml etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoliar Spray:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 2-3 ml ExploGrow per L of water and f\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoliar feed up until the start flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePotted Plants, Individual Plants \u0026amp; Young Trees:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 10 ml ExploGrow per L water and apply 2-3 times per year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplication notes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo NOT apply as foliar spray during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake well\u003c\/strong\u003e before using.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only \u003cstrong\u003edechlorinated water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploGrow microbes improve the nutrient absorption of plants. We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ereducing the use of any fertilizer (by 25-50%)\u003c\/strong\u003e as this can lead to over fertilization or inefficient and wasteful use of nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploGrow biofertilizer contain microbes that decompose organic material into readily available nutrients for plants to uptake. Therefore we highly recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/category\/organic-amendment\" title=\"Organic amendment\"\u003eOrganic soil amendments\u003c\/a\u003e like Volcanic rock dust and coco peat can be broken down over time supplying the plants with beneficial nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when you are approx. a week or two into flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen co-applying ExploGrow (NOT required) together with \u003ca title=\"Molasses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/100-molasses\"\u003emolasses\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Kelpak\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/kelpak\"\u003ekelpak\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Humic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/humic-acid\"\u003ehumic acid\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Fulvic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/fulvic-acid\"\u003efulvic acid\u003c\/a\u003e etc., let the diluted mix stand for 3 - 4 hours, but never more than 6 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to the complex formulation of the microbial blend, we strongly \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e recommend that growers brew\/feed ExploGrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan't be overused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eStorage Note:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dark, cool place - Never in direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be stored in fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottles have extra space inside for the microbes to breath - don't panic if you. get a bottle that's half full. The contents are correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ExploGrow","offers":[{"title":"4L","offer_id":34492231254169,"sku":"","price":3050.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/Explo_Grow_5L.png?v=1630567371","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/explogrow","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}