Bacteria

Marijuana Horticulture

by Jorge Cervantes

Bacteria such as mycorrhizal fungi and rhizo-bacteria are extremely beneficial in organic gardening. The presence of these organisms in the growing medium produces stronger, healthier plants that require less chemical intervention.

Actino-Iron is a commercial soil additive that contains the Streptomyces lydicus microbe. Applied to the soil, the bacterium grows around the rot system, protecting it from harmful pathogens while producing anti-fungals. Actino-Iron also contains fulvic acid and iron which feed the plant. For perennials, the effect last one growing season. For annuals, the life of the plant.