A Regenerative Future with Matt Powers Ep. 209 - Aqueus' Hydronium Breakthrough with Mike Skinner, Ian Hunter, and Michael DePew
Dec 28, 2025
Mike Skinner, CEO of Aqueus, leads a team including soil scientist Michael DePue and botanist Ian Hunter in exploring groundbreaking hydrogen/oxygen water technologies. They dive into the revolutionary concept of a REDOX buffer that enhances soil fertility without affecting pH. Discussing their innovative molecule, Growthful, they reveal how it energizes soil and microbes, reduces heavy metals in crops, and improves post-harvest quality. The trio emphasizes integrating this tech with compost for resilient agricultural systems, advancing both soil health and crop productivity.
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Slow-Release Redox Fertility
- Growthful functions as a slow-release redox fertility source by donating protons over time into the rhizosphere.
- That gives microbes and plants sustained energy to allocate towards growth rather than constant acid exudation.
Boost Germination With In-Furrow Treatment
- Use Growthful Pre-Emerge in-furrow or two-by-two as a pint/quart to improve stand and early root development.
- Tailor drench and protocol per crop; Aqueus provides crop-specific application guidance.
Discovered In A Hydroponic Greenhouse
- Growthful emerged from greenhouse hydroponic trials where lettuce grew faster after hydrogen stabilization.
- The discovery led Mike Skinner to found Aqueus and pursue field trials and patents.