Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract 1 gal. (MPN MLCBSEG4)

Our liquid concentrate barley straw extract is specifically designed to naturally balance pond water and enhance clarity. Upon contact, it immediately begins decomposing, without leaving any messy residue. One bottle of our product is equivalent to multiple barley straw bales, making it highly cost-effective. The chart provided below is meant for first-time users, but after the initial dosage, the product can be stretched even further. For ponds with bottom drains, our liquid extract of barley straw is particularly helpful. It serves as an environmentally responsible and cost-efficient pond conditioner. By using our product, you can maintain a clean and healthy pond environment through a clean, easy, natural, and organic approach. A pond's ecosystem becomes mature and balanced when the water is clear and suitable for aquatic life. This process of maturation relies on the microbiological and chemical properties of the water. Our Microbe-Lift Barley Straw LIQUID & DRY formulations aid in the natural chemical maturation of the pond. Just as a pure mountain stream matures over years through the introduction of natural breakdown products, our product helps achieve the same effect. It introduces substances like humic and fulvic acid that have the ability to sequester inorganic compounds. This sequestration, along with microbiological cycling, stabilizes the pond's ecosystem, leading to natural purification through the slow release of hydrogen peroxide. The biological maturation process involves the development of symbiotic populations of bacteria that stabilize the organic and inorganic components critical to aquatic life. By stabilizing these components, the bacteria prevent pollution in the pond. While achieving biological maturation in a man-made pond can take time, the process can be accelerated with the use of Microbe-Lift PL, a product that mimics the complex populations found in a mature pond. Please refer to the application rates provided in the table below for the basic usage of our Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract based on your pond's size. This will guide you on the appropriate amounts to use for initial application, subsequent weekly applications, and monthly maintenance.