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AzaMax: Hydroponic Solutions for Pest Control

AzaMax by General Hydroponics has a lot of different uses and applications.  Today I will be focusing on the reservoir applications for recirculating and run to waste type systems. The amount of AzaMax to use depends on the size of your hydroponic system and type of infestation you are dealing with.  For a minor to severe spider mite infestation, only the weaker end of the product recommendations are required to eliminate the problem without over affecting crop quality.  Believe me, I’ve seen a few different pest control options, a lot of the products do work like they say, however you may have to live with the slight taste of bug spray on your prized fruits and veggies.  AzaMax is one of the few hydroponic solutions that is safe for the reservoir and can be mixed right in with the nutrient solution.  When the plant absorbs the solution this way, it pest proofs the plant from the inside out.  The inside out method is useful because the solution can be applied at any time without getting residue on fruits or veggies close to consumption.  It also ensures there will be no light burn on the leaves from the water magnifying the light.

Be warned – The AzaMax solution may change the color of your water a bit to a more milky color.  This is natural and also happens when you mix it with water for foliar applications.  Since AzaMax has the nice little measurement cup added to the bottle you can squeeze up the same amount or a semi precise amount without busting out the glassware.  For my reservoir applications I try about 5 ML of AzaMax for every 5 or so gallons of water.  That is about 1 Ml per gallon of water which is about .034 fl oz.  The solution I use ranks below the lowest end of the spectrum according to AzaMax’s chart that comes with the bottle.  Remember, those tables are guides and your application may vary from what others use.  The solution I mention is what I use as my preventative measure!  If you notice pests for weeks after your initial application, try adding more AzaMax on your next reservoir change.

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Stay tuned on pest control with HPE – I’ll be posting more articles about AzaMax and its many uses in the future.  I’ll also be posting some good home made natural pest remedies soon.  If you have any comments or questions about AzaMax feel free to email me or reply with a comment below.  Stay Green!

Hydroponic Systems as Scientifically Perfected Nature

Hydroponic systems are able to increase plant yield and in some cases plant quality because the plant’s growing conditions can be controlled closer to the plants optimum growing conditions. A few of the conditions that benefit from hydroponic systems are:

Roots – Roots can not only be seen in some hydro systems but they are able to grow in a high humidity conditions.

Water – The plants water needs are met more often and systematically than hand watering or outdoor growing with the rain and good ol hose!  Hand watering a large container garden can be very time consuming.  Attention to detail may be beneficial during watering because drowning the plants feeder roots with too much water at once could be harmful to the plant.  Hydroponic systems usually are characterized by automated waterings and feedings which could reduce the stress of constant human handling not to mention the convenience factor.  It’s not always convenient to water your whole garden by hand when your plants need it, humans have lives to fulfill and water as well!

Nutrient content – Nutrient content is one of the best features of hydroponic systems because of the precise control the grower can manipulate.  However, nutrient control is an art form that must be tailored to every hydroponic set up and plant selection.

The goal of hydroponic gardening is to increase yield and plant vitality.  Hydroponic growing can be very simple or very complicated, the beauty is in the versatility of hydroponics.  Look for more to come on how hydro can outgrow soil.