Will this help take care of root rot in dwc systems using other nutrient, like advanced nutrients or general hydroponics? or is it best not to mix?

Yes I have also mixed them, it will take care of it. But yes there are other products as well that will help!! Everyone has different experience with things, depending on what your using. But yes this can and has helped. H2hydro

Hello, i use hygrozyme (newer dwc grower) for my root rot, does this work in conjunction or is it overkill?

Very similar. This is a wonderful product though. It will help add very beneficial micro organisms in your setup, while helping keep your roots in pearly white, healthy shape. It helps in breaking down other organic material in the soil applications (like old roots for example), to allow your plant to use the broken down material. It also helps as a preventative measure for root rot. Although it does combat root rot very well. It is nowhere close to overkill. You add 2mL to a gallon of water, and it helps keep your roots healthier. If you use something like peroxide though, it will kill off the beneficial micro organisms. This is more for emergency cases of root rot, preventative measures for root health, and to help restore the natural, micro organic environment. There is a life span after you open the seal too. I think it's like, you must use it by 1 yr after opening the seal. After you see the difference, I'm sure it will become a part of every watering though. It is a great preventative measure to help ensure root health. In turn, this helps the rest of the plant do better since the root system is stronger. Great product, give it a try. Mixing the two is unnecessary, the Hydroguard will do the job of both. Giving beneficial bacteria to your mix, while breaking down dead organic matter. Just switch to this one. Its a waste to bit them both to use. HG gives the bacteria, and in turn they help break down the organic matter. For enzymes to help, read up on more customized solutions like a tea or something. Btw, HG is the redone, Aquashield. Which was the king of root rot preventative maintenance. This formula works just as good alone, as AS had. And there's plenty of info online about AS. I wouldn't use them together though. It's not overkill, it's more of a waste of money on similar products. That's all.

What is the dilution rate?

Direction for use:Use alone or with conventional fertilizers and/or nutrients. Jar test for compatibility prior to application. Shake well before using.Application Rates:Hydroponic Applications: 2 ml / gallonTransplant Applications: Mix 2 ml with 1 gallon of water and dip roots into the mixture at transplanting.Soil Applications: Before planting: Mix 2 ml with adequate water and apply to 30 lbs. of potting soil before planting.

Can it be use in soil potted plants?

Absolutely for organic soil less medias, but it is more for people stripping there water, like I use a 300 gpd reverse osmosis system with a ultraviolet light attachment, so the end product is bacteria free. From there I build my water for my plants and it can be difficult to get a stable PH because the buffers are stripped out. I give my plants pure water with only hydrogaurd 2 mil per gallon, I make nutrient buckets with live bacteria and molasses, the PH is adjusted slowly over 3 days then ready to feed twice a week, because my media is amended with blood, bone, kelp meals aazomite for micro-nutes and many others, but the decaying of these amendments causes ph drops, I add in the beginning 7 to 10 grams of pelletized lawn and garden lime, it has lots of organic buffers for your 7 gal pott Anyway been doing this for 16 years and the flavors are off the charts always great product, and so easy to be lazy when only feeding twice a week

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J**Z

A must for using tap water with enriched soils - if you love your plants, do the right thing.

Takes the nasty out of tap water. Doesn't mess with pH and plays well with enzymes and nutrients. I have used it for five years, indoors and outdoors, seedlings through harvest, in soil and medium, dwc hydro and waterfall hydro. Since I started using Hydroguard, I have never lost a single plant to root rot. Even in large reservoir circulating hydro setups, a quart goes a long way. Suggested dosage is 2mL to a gallon, so I can run a 27-gallon recirculator for about a year at gal/wk between resets. Just put it on your list if you're an indoor grower, you need it.

20.01.2026

O**E

Best thing for plants

Amazing product: makes hydroponics much easier. All you need to do is not nutrient burn your plants after adding this stuff. Keep in a cool dry place and will last for years. Also works as a hot composting innoculant with OUTSTANDING results. Literally overnight started cooking the bad guys out of a rotting layer that an arborist had sandwiched between the wood chips they dropped off.

26.05.2025

J**N

Improves plant growth with coco coir.

Have been using Hydroguard for 8 years growing plants in coco coir. It definitely improves growth at an affordable rate.

18.02.2026

C**M

Great for my automated watering system

Works great to slow down "stuff" from growing in the tanks of my automated watering system. It won't prevent it entirely, but stays much cleaner for longer than water alone. And with about 1/2 teaspoon per gallon, a little goes a long way.

20.08.2025

A**3

MY EXPERIENCE WITH HYDROGUARD IN HYDROPONIC (DWC)

MY HYDROPONIC EXPERIENCE WITH HYDROGUARD I purchased this product well in advance in the event I would experience "root rot" in my "DWC" and top feed hydroponic system 3gal tanks. As I experienced nutrient stains followed by the onset of a slight slime / "root rot" I began to implement this hydroguard product. I read many of the reviews before purchasing and felt confident this was the product to get. I noticed one review where a customer experienced a "bad batch" or two before finding a local distributor for this product and the results improving. So when I began to experience "root rot" I implemented this product and what I noticed was a stabilization in the rotting of my roots. I was flushing my system every few days and cycling in all new nutrients and even cleaned the reservoirs with flushing / cleaning agents. I believe that my issue was not staying on top of proper cleaning and flushing but that my root system was so massive that it overcrowded the 3.5 gal. reservoir. Over time I noticed that the "root rot" subsided and the slime was not as abundant... However I never fully remedied the "root rot" but Hydroguard did however stabilize and to some or extent but not entirely did resolve the "root rot" ... SO IN CONCLUSION.... Hydroguard saved my grow, I was able to harvest my crop and it was an exceptionally large and high quality crop... However I like other customers may have got a bad batch.. I live in AK so shipping to me via Amazon can have it's difficulties and the beneficial bacteria may have suffered ?? So in CLOSING.. YES! I would recommend and I am about to purchase another batch and will update this review once again..

2.06.2016

A**N

Must-have for my semi-hydro setup

I use Hydroguard with my semi-hydro plants and it’s made a noticeable difference. My roots look a lot healthier and I’ve had fewer issues with rot. It’s not a miracle potion, but it definitely helps keep everything stable.

14.11.2025

D**N

Would recommend this

So far so good with this product

5.01.2026

T**R

Awesome

Love this stuff no root rot here…

24.11.2025

D**L

amazing item

7.03.2026

J**H

My roots shifted from brown to white when using this.

23.10.2024

M**.

Great product

29.07.2023

M**E

Good

19.07.2025

J**N

Came when it should and product was well pkg.

4.07.2023

ASIN	B00IGFH25M
Best Sellers Rank	#10,278 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #424 in Garden Fertilizers
Brand	Botanicare
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,712)
Global Trade Identification Number	00757900730857
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Liquid
Item Weight	2.35 pounds
Item model number	HGC704078
Liquid Volume	1 Quarts
Manufacturer	Hawthorne Hydroponics, LLC
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	2.25 x 5.25 x 7.5 inches
Specific Uses For Product	Gardening,Organic
UPC	309277145620 757900730857
Unit Count	32.46 Fluid Ounces

Botanicare Hydroguard Bacillus Root Inoculant, Quart

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