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THE LINK between healthy microbial life and successful gardening is unquestionable .”
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THE LINK between healthy microbial life and successful gardening is unquestionable .”
Streptomyces Lydicus
Streptomyces lydicus is a bacterium species from the genus Streptomyces and has been isolated from soil . In horticulture , Streptomyces lydicus is used as a biological fungicide . It can be used to treat various fungal pathogens , including fusarium , pythium , phytophthora , rhizoctonia , and verticillum . Streptomyces lydicus is most commonly found in powder form that can be mixed in a liquid for application or mixed directly in the soil or medium .
The way the microbial world affects our daily lives is something most people never think about . Even experienced horticulturists take the beneficial microbes that affect a garden ’ s performance for granted . As the old saying goes , “ out of sight , out of mind .” However , as we discover more about how the microbial world affects horticulture and how we can use certain microorganisms to help us achieve our goals , we will pay closer attention to the microscopic world around us . The link between healthy microbial life and successful gardening is unquestionable . Although we are unable to see the microorganisms , gardeners can witness the undeniable results from using beneficial microbe products in the garden . Using beneficial microbes in horticulture can go far beyond the inoculation of a soil or medium .

When pest insects or pathogens try to take hold in the garden , a horticulturist can deploy an army of microscopic bacterial troops ready to defend his or her precious plants . everybody get happy grow tips @ your fingertips .

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