Algae and biofilm are very common microorganisms found throughout all indoor grow facilities. Although different organisms, they play off each other as they lend a helping hand in the spread of disease, competition for oxygen and nutrients, alter pH and more.

Within hydroponic grow facilities, algae typically are the first microorganism to start development, usually in stagnating water on grow tables, irrigation dead ends and in puddling water on grow room floors…Talk about slipping hazards and insurance claims to boot! However, if not addressed, biofilm and algae can build up in irrigation systems and very quickly negatively impact your entire facility, product quality and yield. Biofilm is the perfect structure to harbor persistent bacteria such as fusarium, penicillium (bud rot), botrytis, iron and sulfur bacteria (Very prevalent in the Western region in the USA). By utilizing Oxine® Horticulture, you simply eliminate the safe harbor…a.k.a…”Biofilm”, while increasing your oxygen level in irrigation water.

The hydroponic industry (Vertical farming, CEA, Green house…), produce and cannabis growers specifically, is taking notice that Oxine® Horticulture is the best way to safely prevent these issues by having effective IPM protocols (SOP) in place for prevention and elimination through cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of all surfaces and irrigation lines. Oxine Horticulture allows you to disinfect and sanitize easily and safely multiple surfaces, including floors, walls, ceilings, grow tables, trays, tops of grow pots, all hand tools/carts and any other item that is in contact with the growing media or plant. All natural grow media harbors microscopic dangers, so why not pre-hydrate with Oxine Horticulture to eliminate this barrier as another method for using Oxine Horticulture.

Oxine Horticulture is the only product on the market that has full EPA approval for use on all hard surface areas and full-time injection for pathogen control throughout the irrigation system, regardless of if you are growing cannabis or produce. With an EPA registration unlike any other in this space, flexibility of use, safety, low corrosion, impressive efficacy, and an array of other benefits, is it time to update your SOP?