{"product_id":"microbe-life-photosynthesis-plus","title":"Microbe Life Photosynthesis Plus – Beneficial Bacteria","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLiving Bacteria That Help Plants Turn Light Into Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobe Life Photosynthesis Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a liquid microbial supplement from Microbe Life Hydroponics, made by Ecological Laboratories in Florida. Its culture consortium is built around \u003cstrong\u003ephotosynthetic bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eRhodopseudomonas palustris\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRhodospirillum rubrum\u003c\/strong\u003e — and the label also lists \u003cstrong\u003eecto- and endomycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/strong\u003e. It works at the leaf as a foliar spray and in the root zone through the feed, in soil, coco and every hydroponic system, alongside any nutrient programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps plants use light more efficiently\u003c\/strong\u003e – the bacteria carry their own bacteriochlorophylls, absorbing light at different wavelengths from the plant's chlorophyll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster nutrient uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e – speeds the uptake and movement of macro- and micronutrients through the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot zone and leaf in one product\u003c\/strong\u003e – add it to the reservoir or spray it on the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with any feed\u003c\/strong\u003e – a supplement, not a base nutrient (label analysis \u003cstrong\u003e0-0.5-0.09\u003c\/strong\u003e), so it slots into soil, coco or hydro programmes unchanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-stable for two years\u003c\/strong\u003e – the culture is grown to stay viable in the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquaponics safe\u003c\/strong\u003e – labelled for hydro, soil and aquaponic systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Your Root Zone Short of Biology?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterile media, fresh coco and clean recirculating systems often start with almost no beneficial life, and plants in them can look slow and pale even when the feed is right. Photosynthesis Plus is designed to establish supporting biology quickly, even in a medium with no organisms of its own, so \u003cstrong\u003enutrient uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e and general \u003cstrong\u003eplant vigour\u003c\/strong\u003e are backed by a living root zone rather than the feed alone. The same culture consortium is used on tens of thousands of acres of field crops worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake well\u003c\/strong\u003e and add to the reservoir or watering can after the base nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedlings and cuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e15 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetative growth and flowering week 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering week 2 onwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e; leave it out for the final three weeks of flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e as a leaf spray in vegetative growth and in flowering weeks 2 and 4, with the root rates in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e use dechlorinated or reverse osmosis water — chlorine harms live bacteria. Microbe Life gives an ideal range of \u003cstrong\u003epH 6–9\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid microbial supplement (photosynthetic bacteria consortium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganisms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhodopseudomonas palustris, Rhodospirillum rubrum; label also lists ecto- and endomycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel analysis (NPK):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-0.5-0.09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e root feed or foliar spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 ml\/L seedlings and cuttings; 3 ml\/L growth; 1.5 ml\/L from flowering week 2; 10 ml\/L foliar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal range 6–9 (maker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia and systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, coco, rockwool and all soilless media; NFT, drip, aeroponic, irrigation and liquid feeding systems; indoor and outdoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e two years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microbe Life Hydroponics (Ecological Laboratories Inc., USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eMicrobe Life Photosynthesis Plus · soil, coco and hydro · in the feed or as a foliar spray\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;\"\u003eSeedlings and cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e15 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e150 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fcfaf4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eVegetative growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e30 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eFlowering week 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e30 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fcfaf4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eFlowering week 2 onwards (stop for the final three weeks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1.5 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e15 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eFoliar spray (growth, flowering weeks 2 and 4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e10 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e100 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 — Microbe Life's own application chart. Use dechlorinated or RO water when adding beneficial bacteria. Set EC first, then adjust pH, once every base nutrient and additive is in the tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\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;\"\u003eCan I use it with tap water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eOnly once the chlorine is out. Microbe Life asks for dechlorinated or reverse osmosis water whenever live bacteria go into the tank, so let tap water stand or treat it with a dechlorinator first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it replace my base nutrient?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. Its analysis is only 0-0.5-0.09; it is a biological supplement made to run alongside any base feed in soil, coco or hydro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\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 spray it on the leaves?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. The maker's foliar rate is 10 ml per litre, used in vegetative growth and in flowering weeks 2 and 4, with the normal root-feed rates in the other weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhen should I stop using it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eMicrobe Life's chart runs it from seedlings and cuttings right through flowering at 1.5 ml per litre, and leaves it out for the final three weeks of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ecothrive-neutralise-water-conditioner\" 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\/Ecothrive-Neutralise-card.jpg?v=1746905725\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Ecothrive Neutralise\" 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;\"\u003eEcothrive Neutralise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eDechlorinates tap water before adding bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqualine-pump-pressure-sprayer\" 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\/aqualine-pump-pressure-sprayer-1.jpg?v=1790163754\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Aqualine Pump \u0026amp; Pressure Sprayer\" 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;\"\u003eAqualine Pump \u0026amp; Pressure Sprayer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eFor the foliar application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Microbe Life Hydroponics","offers":[{"title":"1 US Gallon (3.785L)","offer_id":53931122065674,"sku":"NUT-MICR-001-01","price":75.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/microbe-life-photosynthesis-plus-1-us-gallon-3-785l-1.jpg?v=1792296222","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/microbe-life-photosynthesis-plus","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}