{"title":"Plant Nutrients","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"xtreme-gardening-azos-nitrogen-fixing-bacteria","title":"Xtreme Gardening Azos Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Root Inoculant","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eXtreme Gardening Azos – Beneficial Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria for Roots \u0026amp; Transplants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXtreme Gardening Azos\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wettable-powder beneficial bacteria root inoculant containing \u003cem\u003eAzospirillum brasilense\u003c\/em\u003e. Designed for propagation, transplanting and vegetative growth, Azos fixes atmospheric nitrogen and converts it into a form that can be utilised by plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplied directly around the root zone, Azos helps establish a biologically active root environment during important early stages of plant development. It is suitable for use with cuttings, transplants, containers, raised beds and a wide range of growing media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen-fixing bacteria:\u003c\/strong\u003e contains the beneficial diazotrophic bacterium \u003cem\u003eAzospirillum brasilense\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports root establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly useful during propagation and transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for vegetative growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e can be applied around the root zone throughout vegetative development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWettable powder formulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for direct root-zone application or mixing with water as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile growing-media compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for a wide range of horticultural growing media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer states that Azos can be used alongside synthetic and natural fertilisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad horticultural use:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and ornamental plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Xtreme Gardening Azos Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzos contains \u003cem\u003eAzospirillum brasilense\u003c\/em\u003e, a beneficial diazotrophic bacterium capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. This biological process converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form that becomes available within the plant-root environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Azos is intended to work around developing roots, it is particularly suited to propagation, transplanting and vegetative stages where strong root establishment is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed Biological Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial bacteria root inoculant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWettable powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeneficial Bacteria\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAzospirillum brasilense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConcentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 × 10\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e CFU per gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInert Carrier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Applications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation, cuttings, transplanting and vegetative growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Xtreme Gardening Azos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRooting Cuttings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rooting cuttings, the manufacturer recommends mixing \u003cstrong\u003e4 tablespoons per 3.8 litres (1 US gallon) of water\u003c\/strong\u003e and soaking growing plugs or rockwool cubes for approximately 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dipping cuttings, mix \u003cstrong\u003e1 part Azos with 2 parts water\u003c\/strong\u003e, dip the tips of the cuttings for approximately 15 seconds and then place them into the rooting media. The manufacturer recommends adjusting the water to approximately pH 6.0 before mixing when using this method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePropagation Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust the water to approximately pH 6.0 before adding \u003cstrong\u003e1 tablespoon of Azos per 3.8 litres (1 US gallon) of water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Azos directly into the planting hole, around the roots or over the root ball before planting, backfilling and watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContainer Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Amount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8–11.4 L (1–3 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 tablespoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.9–26.5 L (5–7 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 tablespoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.9–75.7 L (10–20 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 tablespoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94.6–189.3 L (25–50 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 tablespoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e378.5 L (100 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRaised Beds \u0026amp; In-Ground Planting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply \u003cstrong\u003e1 tablespoon per planting hole\u003c\/strong\u003e, positioning the product around the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Reservoir Application\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzos can also be mixed with water for root-zone application during vegetative growth. The manufacturer's powder application rates are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAzos\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.9 L (5 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 tablespoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94.6 L (25 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 tablespoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e189.3 L (50 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 tablespoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e378.5 L (100 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4–1 cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Azos with Xtreme Gardening Mykos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzos and Xtreme Gardening Mykos perform different biological roles and can form part of the same root-zone programme. Azos supplies beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria, while Mykos is a mycorrhizal inoculant. Xtreme Gardening specifically recommends using Mykos when transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the manufacturer's application instructions for the specific growing method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare mixed solutions for use rather than prolonged storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain appropriate environmental and root-zone conditions for beneficial microorganisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication rates can vary considerably depending on propagation, transplanting or established-plant use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e with synthetic and natural fertilizers. 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