Reduce the risk of oxygen deficiency with Hydrogen Peroxide

Plants need oxygen to effectively absorb nutrients and water. Organic matter such as algae growth or bottom sludge can occasionally form in raw water, surface water or return water and accumulate in your irrigation system. The organic matter consumes oxygen, oxygen that your plants need to produce an optimal harvest. Lack of oxygen among the roots increases the risk of root fungi and in high temperatures, plants are unable to cool their leaves through proper transpiration. Poor drainage in the substrate also causes limited access to oxygen for the roots.

Hydrogen peroxide 19% is used to supply plant roots with oxygen. Plant roots consume oxygen in cell respiration. In growing media with more or less stagnant water, or when the amount of air-bearing pores is low, oxygen deficiency can easily occur. For the plant to have enough oxygen, the oxygen content of the water should be above 5 mg/l.

If you have organic growth in your water, you can measure the COD (chemical oxygen demand) to assess the need for oxygenation of the water. COD is a measure of the amount of organic matter and should be below 8 mg/l. Read more about water analysis here.

With organic matter in your irrigation system, mineral deposits accumulate more easily and cause inefficient water flow. To reduce the risk of mineral deposits in the irrigation system, use Haifa GrowClean.

Haifa GrowClean is an innovative product on the market containing polyphosphate that nourishes your plants while keeping your pipes clean of mineral deposits. Continuous use of Haifa GrowClean means reduced labor as you do not have to clean your water system. Read more about the product here.