Botanicare Hydroguard Bacillus Root Inoculant - 1 Gal

Beneficial Rhizobacteria for Reservoir and Root Zone Health, Gallon

Reservoirs and root zones that run without any biological support are more exposed to opportunistic pathogens looking to colonize root tissue first. Botanicare Hydroguard adds a living population of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, a beneficial rhizobacteria, to the root zone at every watering, giving roots a resident microbial presence rather than leaving that space uncolonized.

The gallon size suits growers running multiple reservoirs or larger container counts on a regular dosing schedule, rather than a single small system needing only occasional small-batch use.

Key Features & Benefits

• Bacillus amyloliquefaciens rhizobacteria — a beneficial bacterial species applied directly to the root zone.
• OMRI Listed — certified for use in organic production.
• Supports organic matter breakdown — the bacteria can assist in breaking down organic material in the root zone, potentially increasing nutrient availability.
• Simple, consistent dosing — mixed at 2ml per gallon and applied with every watering throughout the full growth cycle.
• Gallon size for regular use — a 1-gallon bottle suits growers dosing every watering.

Who Should Use Hydroguard

This product fits hydroponic and soil growers who want a consistent, every-watering biological input for the root zone, particularly those running multiple reservoirs or containers where the gallon size reduces how often they need to reorder. Growers doing a single small system may prefer a smaller container size of the same formula.

About Botanicare Hydroguard

Hydroguard is a Botanicare® product built around Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, an OMRI Listed rhizobacteria applied to hydroponic and soil root zones at every watering to support a resident beneficial microbial population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hydroguard actually do in the reservoir?

It introduces a living population of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens into the reservoir and root zone, giving roots a resident beneficial bacterial presence and supporting the breakdown of organic material into forms roots can use.

How often do I need to apply it?

Hydroguard is mixed at 2ml per gallon and applied with every watering throughout the entire growth cycle, rather than as an occasional treatment.

Is Hydroguard compatible with organic growing?

Yes, Hydroguard is OMRI Listed, meaning it meets Organic Materials Review Institute standards for organic production.

Can I use Hydroguard in soil as well as hydroponic systems?

Yes, it's applied to both hydroponic reservoirs and soil root zones as part of a regular watering routine.

Why buy the gallon instead of a smaller bottle?

Because Hydroguard is dosed at every watering rather than occasionally, growers running multiple reservoirs or a longer growth cycle go through it steadily; the gallon size reduces how often they need to reorder.