Hydrogen Peroxide (text)
Liquid Oxygen
Hydroponic Systems
- Stir thoroughly before circulating to
plants. Add required amount of liq. O2 to a litre of
lukewarm water before adding to the tank. Liq. O2 should
be added to the tank 2-3 times a week to maintain optimum
concentration in the tank. If added daily, then a rate of 5 ml liq.
O2 per 20 litres of tank volume should be used.
- To each 10 litres of tank volume add 5 ml liquid Oxygen.
Clean-up
- Liquid oxygen can be used to clean and
sterilise your hydroponic system and growing medium. It is a
powerful and very aggressive liquid and it will effectively kill all
pathogens and harmful bacteria. If using a medium such as perlite or
expanded clay, remove as many of the old roots as possible. Then
soak the medium in a concentrated solution of liquid oxygen. This
will oxidise organic matter in the medium and assist in its rapid
decomposition. Remember to flush medium thoroughly with fresh water
before re-use. To sterilise a hydroponic system make up liquid oxygen
in the tank and circulate it around the system to sterilise all the
pipe work, drippers etc. Once again remember to flush the system
thoroughly with fresh water, or wait a few days, before installing
new plants.
- To each 10 litres of water add; 100ml
liquid oxygen
Cuttings (clones)
- Treating rockwool, take an appropriate amount of lukewarm
water. Adjust pH to 5.5.
- For each litre add 20 drops (2ml) liquid oxygen and 5ml formulex
- Allow rockwool cubes to soak in this
solution in the usual way. Most species are propagated best from
softwood tips. Selected material should show signs of healthy
vigorous growth. Stems should be thick and firm and foliage should
be dark green. We highly recommend clonex hormone rooting gel as the
best product for root initiation.
Once all cuttings are in place, mist
them thoroughly;
- For misting solution, to each litre of
lukewarm water add 5ml (1 teaspoon) formulex, 1ml wetting agent (optional) and 20 drops (2ml) liquid oxygen
- To encourage speedy root initiation on
your cuttings, it is necessary to pay attention to the environment in
which this is taking place. Cuttings need to be kept in a very humid
environment and will benefit from frequent misting. Best way to
ensure ideal rooting environment is to use a propagator with a heated
base and a high clear plastic cover. Keep cover on for at least
three days then begin to open vents. Mist regularly with foliar
solution as above.
Seed germination
- To a litre of lukewarm water add 20 drops (2ml) liquid oxygen
- Stir thoroughly. Soak seeds in this
solution for 24hrs. before germinating in this way. Seeds treated in
this way will germinate faster and produce more vigorous seedlings.
