{"product_id":"guardnaid-healthy-leaf-bud","title":"Guard'n'Aid Healthy Leaf \u0026 Bud – Foliar Spray for Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA beneficial-bacteria foliar spray for healthy leaves and flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard'n'Aid Healthy Leaf \u0026amp; Bud\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated preparation of \u003cstrong\u003enaturally occurring beneficial bacteria and nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e from HydroGarden's Guard'n'Aid plant health range, mixed with water and applied as a \u003cstrong\u003efoliar spray\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sprayed onto the leaves it gets to work quickly, supports \u003cstrong\u003ehealthy leaf growth\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e, and helps plants recover from \u003cstrong\u003estress\u003c\/strong\u003e caused by high or low temperatures and light leaks. Use it alongside your normal feed in \u003cstrong\u003esoil, coco and hydroponic\u003c\/strong\u003e systems, through vegetative growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial bacteria plus nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e — a natural formula that works alongside your regular feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast foliar uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e — applied straight to the leaves, so it is absorbed quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter calcium uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e — helps leaves and flowers build strong, healthy tissue even when the environment isn't perfect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStress recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e — helps plants bounce back after heat, cold or light-leak stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEconomical concentrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — just \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny growing system\u003c\/strong\u003e — soil, coco and hydroponics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Do Leaves Struggle When the Grow Room Isn't Dialled In?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwings in temperature and \u003cstrong\u003ehumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, a light leak or a heat spike all put foliage under stress. Stressed plants show it as curling, spotting and slow growth, calcium struggles to reach the newest leaves and flowers, and leaves are more open to problems such as mildew. Healthy Leaf \u0026amp; Bud sits in Guard'n'Aid's disease-control range: sprayed regularly as part of a preventative routine, it helps keep leaves and flowers healthy and gets stressed plants growing again. It is a plant health aid, not a cure, so treat an established infection with a dedicated product and fix the humidity and \u003cstrong\u003eairflow\u003c\/strong\u003e behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix:\u003c\/strong\u003e shake well, then add \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e of water and mix thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpray:\u003c\/strong\u003e fill a mister or pump sprayer and cover the \u003cstrong\u003etops and undersides of the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e until the solution starts to run off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray at \u003cstrong\u003elights-out\u003c\/strong\u003e, or just as the lights are going off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith your feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it alongside your normal feeding programme, and again whenever plants have been through a stressful spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it apart from sterilisers:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not mix or apply it with hydrogen peroxide or other sterilising products, which kill beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guard'n'Aid (HydroGarden)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e beneficial-bacteria foliar plant health spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally occurring beneficial bacteria and nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid concentrate, diluted before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDilution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 ml per litre of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e foliar spray to tops and undersides of leaves, to run-off, at lights-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, coco and hydroponic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegetative growth and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-dosing\" style=\"margin:32px 0 0;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-family:Montserrat,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:16px 20px;border-bottom:3px solid #efc04c;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFeed Chart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:6px;color:#b8b8b8;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eGuard'n'Aid Healthy Leaf \u0026amp; Bud · foliar spray · all growing systems\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;color:#2b2b2b;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 14px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 1 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 10 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eFoliar spray — vegetative growth and flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e15–20 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e150–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:12px 20px;font-size:12px;color:#b8b8b8;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#efc04c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e — Directions as published with the product: 15–20 ml mixed thoroughly into each litre of water, sprayed onto the tops and undersides of the leaves until run-off, at or just before lights-out, alongside the normal feed.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs Healthy Leaf \u0026amp; Bud ready to use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo, it is a concentrate. Mix 15–20 ml into each litre of water, then spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it during flowering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. It is made for healthy leaves and flowers and is used alongside the normal feed through vegetative growth and flowering. Spray at lights-out and keep humidity and airflow under control so the foliage dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it with Guard'n'Aid Healthy Root?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Healthy Root works in the root zone and Healthy Leaf \u0026amp; Bud on the foliage; both are Guard'n'Aid beneficial-bacteria products used alongside your feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I mix it with hydrogen peroxide or OxyPlus?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. Sterilising products kill beneficial bacteria, so do not combine them in the same spray or apply them at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/guardnaid-healthy-root\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/guardnaid-healthy-root-1l-1.jpg?v=1790229619\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Guard'n'Aid Healthy Root\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eGuard'n'Aid Healthy Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eBeneficial bacteria for the root zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spray-bottles\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/spray-bottles-2l-pump-sprayer.jpg?v=1787263332\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Spray Bottles\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eSpray Bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003ePump sprayers for foliar application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/syringes\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/syringes.jpg?v=1787263354\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Plant Feeding Syringes\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003ePlant Feeding Syringes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eMeasures the 15–20 ml dose accurately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Guard'n'Aid","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":53930872242442,"sku":"PLH-GUAR-004-01","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1L","offer_id":53930872275210,"sku":"PLH-GUAR-004-02","price":38.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/guardnaid-healthy-leaf-bud-250ml-1.jpg?v=1792276943","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/guardnaid-healthy-leaf-bud","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}