up the process of breaking down organic compounds. They
can also help prevent excess organic materials, such as dead
root cells, from building up and causing problems in the root
zone. Soil enzymes and micro-organisms work together as a
preventative measure to ensure a healthy root system.
There are several different brands of soil enzyme supplements sold for use in indoor gardens and most make the same
types of claims. They mainly claim to help break down organic
matter within the root zone and speed up the conversion of
such matter into plant-available forms of elemental nutrients.
Most manufacturers suggest growers use them at the beginning
stages of the flowering cycle to “clean up” the rooting medium
and provide a small nutrient boost for the plant. The majority
of these products do not list the specific enzymes used in the
formulation. However, due to the type of activity these products claim to initiate, it is highly likely that the enzymes used
are similar to those used in small pond water treatments that
are meant to help decompose excess organic material.
Everything is part of a system, and each component of the
system has a certain job to complete. In the soil, enzymes have
an important role to play in helping plants absorb nutrients
from their surroundings. By harnessing this important
component, indoor gardeners can grow plants in ways that are
as close to nature as possible.
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