Organic premium mycrorrhizae nutrient

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This is very good to get plants off to a flying start. You can also feed the culture to keep it going.​

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Great White Premium Mycorrhizae® - with Beneficial Bacteria and Trichoderma​

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Great White is a cutting-edge formula containing a highly concentrated and diverse blend of beneficial microbes.

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Great White is the market’s most cutting-edge premium mycorrhizae formula. This highly concentrated and diverse blend of beneficial microbes will help boost your plants’ root systems, leading to greater water retention and nutrient uptake.
Mycorrhizae form a type of symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. The fungi colonize the roots and form a network of filaments called mycelium. In exchange for sugars produced by the plant, the mycorrhizae help to increase the surface area of the roots, improve water and nutrient uptake, and protect the roots from pathogens.
For gardeners, this symbiotic relationship can be beneficial in several ways. First, it can help to improve the health of plants by providing them with additional nutrients and water. Second, it can help to reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Finally, it can help to improve soil structure and increase the population of beneficial microorganisms. Consequently, mycorrhizae play an important role in sustainable gardening practices.
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Great White Premium Mycorrhizae® - with Beneficial Bacteria and Trichoderma

Great White contains a blend of endo & ecto mycorrhiza, beneficial bacteria, & Trichoderma to enhance water & nutrient uptake. Buy now!

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A Guide To Applying Mycorrhiza To Extend Root Systems​

If you are looking for the best, you have to incorporate mycorrhizal bioinoculants in your fertilization program. Mycorrhizal fungi help plants in a variety of ways and, in fact, many land plants wouldn’t grow in the absence these fungi. In this detailed guide, we explain the proper guidelines to use mycorrhizal bioinoculants.
Why Mycorrhizae are the Best Nutrients
Healthy roots make healthy plants. Apart from providing a strong anchor, roots are tasked with absorbing water and essential nutrients for the growing plants. If the plant has strong roots that perform its activities well, this will eventually result in a thriving plant.
However, a root system can only grow so much and do so much. But in order to enhance its functions, it has, through millions of years, perfected a partnership with another organism called mycorrhiza (mykos - fungus, rhiza - roots). This partnership,, one of mutual benefit, is called a symbiotic relationship.
Mycorrhiza is a very close association between a fungus and the roots of a plant in which the fungus either produces a sheath around the root hairs (ecto-mycorrhiza) or grows inside the root cells (endo-mycorrhiza). It changes the root structure and produces long filamentous hyphae which is a sort of extension of the plant’s root systems and enhances their ability to absorb water and nutrients. Mycorrhiza also produces acids which solubilize many soil-bound nutrients (like phosphorus, calcium, potassium) to make them available to the plants.
Mycorrhizal fungi are present in undisturbed soils. However, soils in which active farming is carried out may be deficient in them. And thus to promote root for the healthy growth of plants, it is best to add a bioinoculant that contains different strains of mycorrhizal fungi.
How to Apply a Mycorrhizal Bioinoculant for Best Results
Before getting into the details of applying mycorrhizal bioinoculants, it is important to understand that because mycorrhizal fungi colonize a plant’s roots, direct root contact is vital for best results. Also, because the product contains live microorganisms, you need to protect it by keeping it away from direct sunlight in a cool, dark place. Mycorrhizal bioinoculants come in two types – granular and water-soluble. Let us dive deep into how to apply them.

• Granular Mycorrhiza

These are available in the form of water-insoluble granules that can be directly applied to the plant roots. Plant Revolution’s Great White 1® is a granular preparation of a single species of mycorrhizal fungi and is great for many kinds of vegetables, flowers, fruits, shrubs and trees. Great White Granular 4® is a preparation that contains four carefully chosen strains of highly effective mycorrhizal fungi. Plant Success Organics Granular contains both endo and ecto mycorrhizae as well as a robust bacteria package.

• Seeds​

You can either directly sprinkle the product into the planting hole or the furrow before seeding, or mix the seeds and the product in the seed bag. However the latter method, though easy, may not give you better coverage than the former.

• Transplants and New Plantings​

You can directly sprinkle the product on the root ball before planting, or sprinkle it near the roots after planting and before covering with soil.

• Potting Soil​

Mix the mycorrhizal bioinoculant in the potting soil before use. In this method, you may need more product and may not be as effective as adding the product directly near the roots because direct contact is important for effective establishment of the symbiotic relationship.

• Established Plants​

You can still use mycorrhizal bioinoculants for established plants. However, you will have to ensure that the product reaches the roots, or close to it. If you just sprinkle the product near the topsoil, the mycorrhizal fungi will be inhibited by exposure to sunlight.

• Hydroponics System​

While soluble mycorrhizal bioinoculants are preferable for a hydroponic system, you can also use the granular product. You will, however, have to add the granular product in the growing medium during transplanting. So, for example, if you are using rockwool, and you are transplanting from 1” cubes to 8” cubes, add a few granules to the hole in the 8” cube before inserting the plant.

• Soluble Mycorrhiza

Soluble mycorrhizal products are available as a powder or in liquid form. By following the dilution scheme mentioned by the producer, you can create the final solution by mixing the product inwater. Great White Premium Mycorrhizae® is available in a soluble powder form and contains 16 chosen strains of ecto- and endo-mycorrhizal fungi. Orca® is a liquid mycorrhizal product that also contains mycorrhiza and beneficial bacteria.

• Seeds​

Soak the seeds in the prepared solution for around 12 hours (or overnight). This is called ‘biopriming’ and helps the mycorrhizal product attach to the seeds.

• Transplants and New Plantings​

For transplants, apply the solution directly to the root ball before planting. You can also add some solution to the hole before you insert the plant.

• Established Plants​

Depending upon the type of soil, you can either do a soil drench (for porous soils) or use an injection (for compact soils). The trick is to get the solution to come in contact with the roots as effectively as possible.
Things To Consider While Using Mycorrhizal Bioinoculants
Once established, you can use certain fungicides without harming the mycorrhizal fungi. So if you are using fungicides to control pathogenic fungi, you need to wait around three weeks for optimal mycorrhizal establishment. Also, use fungicides sparingly, as extensive use of different types of fungicides will harm the mycorrhiza.
Don’t till. Tilling will break the fragile hyphal network that cannot reconnect. Once broken, the fungus has to start all over again. Shorter hyphae reduce the root system’s water and nutrient uptake capacity.
Effective Mycorrhizae for All Your Growing Needs
Mycorrhizae are proven to be effective in boosting plant growth and improving the quality of the root zone by attracting beneficial microbes. If you are looking for a plant root enhancement, look no further than Plant Revolution’s mycorrhiza-based bioinoculants.
Plant Revolution’s premium products are potent biological soil amendment products that use effective combinations of natural microorganisms to help boost root development and plant growth. To shop our products, click here.

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Mycorrhiza promotes plant growth and healthier dark green foliage. But do you know how to apply it to see better results? Here are proper guidelines for using mycorrhizal bioinoculants.

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How To Make Plant Roots Grow Faster: Utilizing Microbial Conditioner​

A healthy plant is the sum total of all of its individual parts. While the roots anchor the plant in the soil, they also absorb water and nutrients. And thus a healthy root system is vital for the proper growth of the plant. The fast growth of plant roots depends on a lot of factors, both physical and chemical. Let us discuss how you can support vigorous plant growth through the growth of the roots.
How to Make Plant Roots Grow Faster?
Plant growth does not occur overnight. It is a slow process and requires constant care and mediation. Whether you are a home gardener or a commercial farmer, growing plants is a tedious process that requires patience and perseverance.
For a healthy plant to grow, thrive and provide fresh produce, it is imperative that it has a healthy, active root system. A robust root system will help the plant to get optimum amounts of water and nutrients to support its growth.
For plant roots to grow faster, it requires nutrients, sufficient water, well-aerated soil, enough light, the right range of temperature and proper amendments.

• Nutrients

Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the three essential nutrients that a plant requires for its growth. If you provide these nutrients the plants will absorb them as food which supports the growth of new roots. Careful application of a high-quality NPK fertilizer supports a healthy root system. It will increase the speed of root growth in new plants and provides a boost to existing, well-rooted plants. A plant with a well-developed root system is well on its way to growing and thriving.
While phosphorus helps in the establishment of a healthy root system at the beginning of plant growth, it also promotes flowering and fruit setting. Potassium, on the other hand, promote root growth.

• Water

A well-watered soil is more likely to support the growth of plant roots than a poorly watered one.
Water is the medium of life – all metabolic processes occur in a watery environment. Water is actively absorbed by the plant roots and distributed to all parts of the plant. So while a healthy root system is vital for optimum water absorption, sufficient water in the soil is important for robust root growth.
While water is vital for root, and plant growth, each plant has its own water requirements. Over-watering may do more harm than good. And under-watering will stunt plant growth. Also, water requirements will change according to seasons. Thus, it is necessary to provide optimal amounts of water at the right time to the right plants.

• Temperature

Temperature has a strong influence on root growth with the best growth happening between 65 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. When growing a plant, it is important to maintain an optimal temperature range, especially during the early growth phase, when the root system is being developed.
When you are growing plants indoors, it is comparatively easier to control temperature than while growing outdoors. You will need a soil temperature monitor to keep track of the temperature ranges.

• Soil Amendments

Soil amendment products play multiple roles in the soil to support the growth of the plant – directly and indirectly.
The quality of the soil should be such that it allows easy movement of nutrients, water and the physical movement of the roots as they grow. A densely packed soil, for instance, will hinder this movement, while a very loose soil will not physically support the plant or retain moisture.
It is thus necessary to apply soil amendment products (coco, compost, greensand, rock phosphate, kelp, etc) to soils so that the physical characteristics of the soil are improved. When you treat soil using certain soil amendment products you can improve water retention, aeration, water movement within the soil, and its overall structure. Overall, the soil amendment products provide a conducive environment for the roots to grow, and eventually the plant to thrive.
Myco Chum is a quality soil amendment and fertilizer combo product from Plant Revolution. It contains a ready mix of kelp, molasses, fish hydrolysate and humic acid. These quality ingredients provide food for the beneficial soil microorganisms. They also act to enhance the physical properties of the soil over the long term.
Apart from these products, you can also perform certain physical activities that will supplement the addition of these products. For example, you can help aerate the soil by turning it regularly to avoid compaction.
Utilizing Microbial Soil Amendments
Soil is a dynamic ecosystem. In nature, it consists of a wide variety of growing plants and trillions of microorganisms. Many of these microorganisms live in close proximity with growing plants and form a symbiotic relationship (mutually beneficial). They form a specialized ecosystem called the “rhizosphere.”
A rhizosphere, as the name indicates, is the zone around a root system inhabited by bacteria, fungi and other soil organisms living in a mutually beneficial way. While the microbes benefit from the exudates (sugars) they obtain from the plant, they perform a variety of functions that benefit the plant as well.
In many ways, microbial fertilizers – a carefully chosen consortium of beneficial root microorganisms – are a potent soil amendment. The microbes in the fertilizer break down organic matter to condition the soil and improve its physical characteristics. The microbes also help in mobilizing many locked nutrients and make them available to the growing plant.
Microbial fertilizers are great soil amendments that provide potent soil microorganisms to the plant that eventually play multiple roles in supporting healthy root growth. Beneficial bacteria -

• Mobilize and make nutrients bioavailable
• Enhance existing root system to improve nutrient and water absorption
• Remove toxins from the soil
• Improve soil structure by forming aggregates
• Increase physical characteristics of soil like aeration, water retention and drainage

King Crab, by Plant Revolution, is a meticulously designed microbial that contains various beneficial microorganisms that make the rhizosphere of growing plants more diverse and robust.
How Mycorrhizal Biofertilizers Affect Root Growth
Mycorrhizal fungi are rhizosphere microorganisms that affect plants in many ways. There are essentially two types of mycorrhizal fungi – ecto and endo. The endo-mycorrhizal (also called arbuscular mycorrhizal, or AM) fungi actually live inside the plant roots. Through their specialized structure they form a sort of “second root system” for the plant. This enhanced root system makes the plant capable of absorbing more nutrients and water and thus enhances its overall growth.
Great White and Orca are mycorrhiza-based that contain a mix of powerful mycorrhizal fungi and different strains of beneficial bacteria that perform a variety of plant growth supporting functions.
Strong Roots Make Better Plants
It is clear that the more healthy and robust a root system, the better the overall growth of the plant. And a healthy plant not only looks good, but it also gives a better yield of flowers and fruits.
Making roots grow faster is a well-defined process that involves providing sufficient quantities of the right kind of nutrients, maintaining temperature, regular watering, and amending soil with conditioners to improve physical characteristics.
Plant Revolution’s quality products act as powerful soil amendment that improve soil quality and support plant growth through the activities of its constituent microorganisms. For more information on our products, please visit https://plantrevolution.com/.

 

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Discover 10 Simple and Natural Ways to Improve Soil Quality in Your Garden​

Are you a cannabis grower struggling with unattractive buds, stunted plants, and poor yields?
Are you experiencing significant financial losses due to your poor-performing gardens?
Whether you are a large-scale cannabis grower or a small-scale kitchen gardener, it’s about time you checked the quality of the soil in your garden. Poor soil quality negatively impacts crop production, subsequently leading to huge losses.
Good quality soil, on the other hand, is vital for an abundant and healthy garden. It’s rewarding to transform your ailing and lifeless soil into that rich quality soil you desire for your garden.
Healthy soil is essential for growing vigorous, strong plants that are resistant to diseases and pests. Besides, healthy soil produces abundant food.
“If you treat your soil well, it will treat your plants well.” - USDA
In this post, we explore 10 effective ways to improve the soil quality in your garden.
Here is an outline of what we are going to cover:

• What are the components of soil quality?
• Basics of quality, healthy soil
• The importance of organic matter in improving soil quality
• 10 Ways to Improve the soil quality in your garden

1. Add Compost
2. Carry Out a Soil Test
3. Mulch the Soil Surface
4. Prevent Soil Compaction
5. Consider Crop Rotation
6. Grow Cover Crops
7. Add Aged Manure
8. Try No-till Gardening
9. Weed the Garden More
10. Supply What is Missing

• Understanding the role of microbes in improving soil quality

What are the Components of Good Soil Quality?
Over 40 percent of agricultural soil globally is classified as degraded or seriously degraded. Quality soil consists of the following:

• Water
• Organic matter
• Air
• Mineral particles
• Microorganisms

Striking a balance between the parts mentioned above is key to having a sustainable and healthy garden. Your soil needs to be properly fed to nourish your garden and grow healthy plants.
The Basics of Quality, Healthy Soil
Healthy garden soil supports and sustains healthy plants. It’s the soil that feeds your plants and you benefit more when it’s fertile. Furthermore, the soil must be well-drained and loose to allow proper air circulation and root growth.
Improving your soil quality include the following:

• Minimizing water loss and nutrient depletion
• Ensuring that the soil is not structurally damaged or contaminated
• Maintaining good nutritional content and soil structure
• Maximizing the capacity of your soil to support life
• Ensuring that the soil can support plant needs

Quality soil is healthy soil that is rich in minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.
The Importance of Organic Matter in Improving Soil Quality?
Organic matter simply refers to carbon compounds from living organisms. Examples include plant debris, animal manure, grass clippings, and shredded leaves.
It provides nutrition for the plants and soil as well as promotes biodiversity in the soil subculture that is most beneficial to plant life. It also promotes aeration and proper drainage in the soil.

Organic matter supplies nutrients to plants and improves your soil texture. Plus, it helps with soil buffering and binding pollutants. The microorganisms in the soil break down this organic matter before converting it into the nutrient-rich humus your plants need.
Adding organic matter to your soil allows it to drain better as it becomes loose and well-aerated. Consequently, plant roots grow easily as they can penetrate the loose soil. Also, the soil retains more moisture, holds together, and has more nutrients.
Ways to improve the soil quality in your garden
You can transform any soil into the healthy garden soil you always desired. However, improving soil quality is a process that takes time and effort. Here are some of the most effective ways to improve the soil quality in your garden.

1. Add Compost

Compost is just decomposed organic matter. Adding compost is one of the best ways to improve the quality of your garden soil.
Compost will feed your garden soil, improve its structure, and ensure that it retains both nutrients and moisture. Furthermore, compost promotes proper drainage and makes the soil sustainable, as it can absorb water deep enough to reach the plant roots.

Adding compost also helps improve the soil pH, protecting your plants from common diseases. Remember, organic matter feeds microbial life and earthworms in the soil. In turn, the worms tunnel through the garden soil to improve drainage and aeration.
You can apply compost as a top-dressing to gradually improve your soil quality. Besides, the effect on the plants is almost immediate as the manure leaches into the soil. For best results, ensure that the compost is distributed well throughout the garden to get more effective results.

1. Perform a Soil Test

Apart from adding compost, you need to perform a soil test to determine nutrient deficiency. We recommend that you do a soil test periodically, say after every few years to identify what nutrients your soil requires.

The test enables you to determine the soil deficiencies in terms of nutrients. Act according to the recommendations of the test to improve the soil quality for healthier plants and increased production.
You can get soil testing kits online or locally at stores selling garden supplies. This way, you can do the test yourself. Alternatively, you can use your local extension office to get a more detailed soil analysis.
The soil test provides you with the soil pH, and readings for calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sulfur. Additionally, you identify the organic matter level and lead content in your soil.
After the detailed professional analysis, you receive recommendations on how to adjust the levels or address deficiencies.
Therefore, understanding the soil nutrient shortages is vital and helps you nourish the soil properly with suitable organic amendments.
For instance, you can use worm casting for nitrogen or alfalfa meal to add potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen to your soil. Bone meal adds calcium and phosphorus. However, most people use all-purpose fertilizer to meet soil nutrient needs.

1. Mulch the Soil Surface

Like compost, mulch improves the soil quality in your garden and protects your plants from heat and cold. Besides, mulching keeps your soil cool, retains its moisture, and prevents weed growth.
Most importantly, the mulch decomposes and adds organic matter to your garden soil, thereby increasing soil fertility.
You can use grass, leaves, legumes, and hay to create mulch for your garden or farm.

1. Prevent Soil Compaction

Activities, such as applying fertilizer or pesticides, can compact the soil, making it more difficult for plants to absorb water and nutrients. Compacted soil makes it difficult for plant roots to spread out or obtain moisture.
Furthermore, compact soil affects the microbiological activity vital for converting organic matter into essential nutrients for plant growth. Clay soil is known to compact easily and you need to add organic matter to balance the soil structure.
The best way to prevent soil compaction is to avoid using fertilizers and pesticides regularly.
Alternatively, you can establish designated garden beds to allow for easy movement around your garden. As you know, stepping on the garden compacts the soil, and you can avoid this by having designated beds.
Divide the area and leave walking paths to ensure that you don’t walk on the garden soil. Properly size up the beds to ensure that you can reach all areas without needing to step on the soil. Also, ensure that there is enough room to allow the passage of a wheelbarrow or mower.

1. Consider Crop Rotation

Crop rotation has so many benefits. First, you should rotate your crops annually to prevent depleting your soil nutrients. Crop rotation also interrupts disease and pest cycles, helping your garden to always remain healthy.

For instance, potato pathogens can multiply in a single growing season. So, if you grow the same crop next year, the plants will be adversely affected. The hungry disease organisms from the previous season will destroy your crop.
Crop rotation ensures that organisms and disease pests die out naturally as their preferred crop is no longer available in your garden. Use the three-year rule in your crop rotation cycle. Don’t grow the same vegetable family for the next three years in the same place to allow soil pathogens to die.

1. Grow Cover Crops

Cover crops improve the soil quality and provide nutrients to the soil by preventing erosion, inhibiting weed growth, and reducing soil compaction. Plant your cover crops towards the end of the gardening season and leave it for the winter.

Use the remaining crops as green manure or turn them under to increase soil fertility. Ideally, you should grow crops like turnips, kale, radishes, or other broadleaf greens as they provide sufficient cover, as well as food for your family.

1. Add Aged Manure

Aged manure improves your soil fertility and garden soil health. Resist fresh manure as it burns plants and can contain pathogens. Let your manure age for a few months before using it in the garden soil.
Bat, horse, sheep, cow, goat, chicken, and rabbit droppings are super rich in nutrients and will significantly improve your soil structure.
Animal manures could be contaminated by herbicides and pesticides, which can affect your garden crops. Therefore, get assurance from the farmer that the animals didn’t eat feeds treated with herbicides or pesticides.

1. Try No-till Gardening

Did you know that your garden is a living ecosystem full of microorganisms?
Yes. Your garden contains a host of organisms, including bacteria, and fungi among other living organisms. Therefore, when you till, you destroy the bacteria, fungi, and their habitats.
No-till gardening is a new method of plowing that allows beneficial organisms to thrive and continue multiplying to create an improved soil structure.
For instance, soil drainage and aeration improve significantly if your soil contains more worms, ants, and beetles. These organisms thrive in no-till gardens since their habitat remains intact.

1. Weed the Garden More Regularly

Weeding helps eliminate competition for the nutrients that your plants need to thrive and stay healthy. However, avoid stepping into the garden while weeding.
Besides, removing the weeds makes the garden look organized and well-maintained. Interlopers are unhealthy for the garden. These intrusive plants adversely affect your plants as they consume nutrients from the soil. Use the weeds as mulch to preserve soil moisture.

1. Supply what is missing

If you maintain your garden soil well, it will repay you with an abundant harvest.
One of the best ways of ensuring that the soil in your garden is healthy is by performing a soil test and supplying whatever nutrients that are missing. Organic farming and soil cycles reduce the need to use fertilizers as the soil retains most of the nutrients.
Use the results of the soil test to determine the nutrients your soil is lacking and work on supplying those nutrients. Proper nutrients require better gardening methods like mulching, crop rotation, cover crops, organic manures, or compost.
You can engage agricultural experts and incorporate best gardening practices to ensure sustainable soil quality throughout the year.
Understanding the Role of Microbes in Improving Soil Quality
One of the most efficient, but most underestimated methods of improving soil quality is the use of highly specialized microbes, known as mycorrhizae.
Mycorrhizae are fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plants to ensure improved soil quality and healthy plant growth. These microbes break down organic matter to give your plants the nutrients they need in exchange for sugars from the plants.
You can add microbes directly into your soil to improve its quality. However, use a superior blend of Mycorrhizae that will give your garden soil the beneficial results you desire. A steady supply of microbes is vital for a successful gardening venture.
Besides, microbes are great for plants to help establish a good root system. As a gardener, you will see the improved vitality of your plants.
Your plants get the solid foundation they need for healthy growth, while producing abundant harvests. Modern gardening practices involve incorporating working strategies that revitalizes your plants.
Therefore, improve the soil quality of your garden to ensure that your plants flourish. Incorporate Mycorrhizae to improve soil quality and give your plants the necessary boost.
So, What Next?
As you have learned by now, soil quality determines the health of your plants. Strive to ensure that the garden soil has essential nutrients and conditions like aeration and good drainage to make your gardening venture worthwhile.
The key to having a beautiful garden is by treating the soil like an ecosystem that needs everything essential to its survival. Mycorrhizae from Plant Revolution ensures that your plants have good root systems besides improving the soil quality.

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The Magic of Mycorrhizae​

HOW TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN THRIVE WITH MYCORRHIZAE’S BENEFICIAL PROPERTIES​

Mycorrhizae is a friendly type of soil fungi that is part of many of your favorite plants’ ecosystems in the wild. When we grow the plants we love at home, they often miss some of the key nutrients they can draw from their natural mycorrhizal symbiosis.
With movies like Fantastic Fungi there has been increased talk lately about the incredibly interesting nature of kingdom fungi. While there are many poisonous species of fungi, there are also plenty that are helpful to our gardening efforts. The biodiversity alone makes fungi a fascinating topic!
Today, we’re going to discuss our favorite fungi, mycorrhizae in-depth. Let's take a closer look and see what all the fuss is about.

SO WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL WITH MYCORRHIZAE?​

When plants grow in the wild, they don’t do so in isolation. They are a component of the surrounding ecosystem. Many other species are interacting with them on a constant basis, all contributing to a healthier environment.
In nature, more than 90 percent of plant species form a symbiotic arrangement with beneficial soil fungi called mycorrhizae. After roots are colonized by mycorrhizae, threads or “hyphae” develop and can extend far into the surrounding soil environment. They literally inhabit most the earth's soils!
When we grow plants at home, they often are not brought into contact with mycorrhizae. This can affect their ability to grow to their full potential. For those that wish to protect the long-term health of their plants, a mycorrhizae-based supplement can kickstart that crucial symbiotic relationship.

AND WHY WOULD PLANTS ALLOW THIS?​

Mycorrhizae are fundamental in helping supply the water and nutrients needed for enhancing plant vigor. In exchange, they receive essential sugars and other compounds supplied by the plant. They also release powerful compounds into the surrounding environment which can capture nitrogen, phosphorous, magnesium, iron and other plant nutrients.
See, the fungus cannot produce enough food for itself, mainly carbohydrates, so it partners with plants that can use photosynthesis to produce an abundance of these carbs. They trade them with the soil organisms for various benefits.
Here is a list of some of those benefits:

Enhanced Nutrient and Water Uptake​

When your plants are supported by mycorrhizae, this allows them to absorb more soil nutrients and water thanks to the fungus’s ability to capture more available key minerals as an extension of the host plant’s root system. This supports overall healthier plant growth for the long-term.

Enhanced Roots​

The hyphae that develop from a mycorrhiza’s relationship with your plant extend the reach of the root system. This allows the plant’s roots to draw nutrients from more soil than without the symbiotic relationship.

Enhanced Tolerance of Drought Stress​

Because mycorrhizae allow plants to take up more nutrients and water, this can result in a more resilient plant. This means greater tolerance to drought stress which can quickly affect the plant’s health in major ways otherwise.

Enhanced Tolerance to Transplant Shock​

Plants are not meant to be moved. Instead, they are supposed to thrive in a stationary environment. However, sometimes, they need to be moved to other soils when in the care of passionate plant nutrition enthusiasts.
Some plants undergo a “transplant shock” when moved from one soil to another. This act of removing your plant from its familiar environment can affect its ability to acclimate and continue to thrive.
By supporting your plant with mycorrhizae, it can take up more nutrients and water within its new soil. This eases the transition and reduces the likelihood of transplant shock.

GET PREMIUM MYCORRHIZAE FOR YOUR OWN PLANTS​

At Plant Revolution, we’re passionate gardeners that care about the health of our plants as much as you do. Whether you’re growing a few plants in your kitchen window or are operating a full-scale agricultural business, mycorrhizae can play a critical role in ensuring healthy plants for years to come!
To learn more about the benefits of mycorrhizae, check out our Great White Premium Mycorrhizae with beneficial bacteria and trichoderma.

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There has been increased talk lately about the fantastic nature of our fungal friends inhabiting almost every nook and cranny of the world in which we live. Let's explore why.

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I fell down this rabbit hole a few years back when I found some pink eye purple hull peas that I'd saved years before for a seed crop. I'd bought them fresh at a country flea market and they were much better than average so I'd saved the last of them for seeds.

I was taking care of my father at the time and he got worse so I'd skipped a few years gardening. Anyway, when I finally started back I found those peas and they still looked pretty good. A few weeks later, I went to Tractor Supply and stopped to check out their seeds while I was there. I noticed one of the seed packets said pea innoculant, read all the info and invested in several packs in hopes of giving my old seeds a better chance. I had almost 100% germination! I was intrigued with this innoculant which, of course, was mycorrhizal fungi. The tiny TS packets would cost a small fortune to use for more than a small area so I did some shopping around.

That led me to Dr. Earth products and a fair bit of research. You can make your own myco. fungi with a tube sock and some white rice buried in a spot with all the right specs. Anyway, I've had good success with Dr. Earth. A youtuber that I really like recommended Myco Bliss for seedlings. It didn't work for me. In fact this past year's garden woes starting with the flood in June followed by the brutal heat for the rest of the growing season may well have been made worse by this stuff or maybe not. I used it on all my direct sewn seeds and I had horrible germination rates, having to reseed multiple times. It may not be to blame but it may. It didn't even occur to me that it may have had an impact until I gave completely up at the end of the season. My original pea innoculant looked just like earth worm droppings, like dark rich dirt. The Myco Bliss was white powder.

I guess my cautionary tale is proceed with caution when it comes to mycorrhizal fungi. Test first before you treat a large area.

 

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Mycorrhizal fungi play an important role in the garden, but you don't need to buy them. Find out more about the mycorrhizal fungi gardening myth.

Mycorrhizae Fungi Inoculant Products​

There is no doubt that mycorrhizae fungi play an important role in plant growth. They help aggregate the soil which in turn provides plant roots with better access to water and oxygen. Their symbiotic relationship with plants helps them access water and nutrients. It is only natural that companies want to sell these fungi to you. Don’t fall for it.

Mycorrhizae fungi (white hairs are the mycorrhizal fungi)

Mycorrhizae Fungi​

Mycorrhizal fungi (mycorrhiza) are found in all soil where plants grow. They form large networks of fine filamentous growth throughout the soil. They associate with plant roots; some even burrow into the roots to create an even greater association with plants. About 80% of all plant species form some type of association with these fungi.
Think of mycorrhizal fungi as a vast network of very fine plant roots. They are not plant roots, but they behave in similar ways to plant roots. They burrow into nooks and crannies in the soil and collect water and nutrients for the plants. In return the leaves of plants send sugars to the fungi as food. Given this important association it is natural for one to think that it would be beneficial to add more mycorrhizal fungi to the soil. For a more detailed description of mycorrhizal fungi, have a look at this publication by Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott.

Facts About Mycorrhizae​

1. Garden soil already contains vast quantities of mycorrhizae, or at least it does if any kind of plants grow in it. Adding more is a waste of money, since they are already in your soil.
2. Manufactured mycorrhizae consists of 2 or 3 types of fungi. It turns out that there are hundreds if not thousands of different kinds in your soil and some of these are very specific to certain types of plants. How do you know your plants will benefit from the 2 or 3 types you buy?
3. Manufactured mycorrhizae are heat sensitive. If the container is left in a greenhouse, or a transport truck too long, the heat kills the fungi. There is no way for you to know that the product you buy contains active fungi – they could all be dead.
4. Manufactured mycorrhizae are of a specific species, almost certainly from an area that is foreign to your soil. It is possible that these foreign species inhibit the growth of your native species. You have no way of knowing but it is never a good idea to import foreign species of any kind into your garden.

There is just no good reason to buy mycorrhizal fungi for your garden.

Special cases​

There are some special cases that might warrant the addition of mycorrhizal fungi.

Bare Soil:​

Soil that has no plant growth probably has few natural fungi. It would seem that this would be a good case for adding them. The problem is that if the soil is not suitable for plant growth, it is probably not suitable for the growth of mycorrhizae. Adding them will simply result in them dying. If you want to grow plants in this soil you first need to solve the problem in the soil. As plants start to grow, native mycorrhizal fungi will also show up, naturally.

Sterile potting soil:​

Sterile potting soil used in containers has no natural fungi. Studies have shown that adding mycorrhizal fungi to this type of environment can have some positive results. Keep in mind that the main value of the fungi is to provide the plants with water and nutrients. In a potted situation, many gardeners over water and over fertilize, negating the benefit of the fungi. If you water and feed your plants regularly, there is little benefit to adding mycorrhizal fungi.
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MYCORRHIZAE​

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What are mycorrhizae?
The word ”mycorrhizae” is derived from the Greek words: mykes—meaning fungus, and rhiza—meaning root. Mycorrhizae are specialized, beneficial fungi that establish symbiotic relationships with plant roots. It is estimated that as much as 90% of the world’s land plants develop some kind of symbiosis with mycorrhizae.
How do they work?
The mycorrhizal fungi penetrate growing plant root tissues, surround the root mass, and extend far into the surrounding soil, encompassing a much greater volume of soil than that occupied by the plant’s own roots and root hair system. The fungi’s long thread-like mycelia are especially effective in capturing moisture and nutrients from the soil, particularly nitrogen and phosphorous. The fungi consume the nutrients, but more importantly, they generously share them with the roots of the host plant. In return, the host plant provides the fungi with photosynthesized nutrients, especially sugars.
Building great soil structure
Mycorrhizae also act as an important soil-binding agent, significantly contributing to friable soil texture. Their countless long filaments, called hyphae, tend to accumulate in the soil over a period of time and can persist for months or even years. Larger soil particles, particularly the sand-sized fraction, tend to be held together by these hyphae. The filaments tend to have sticky surfaces from extracellular polysaccharides, which are sugars processed and exuded by the mycorrhizae. Additionally, the tips of developing root hairs likewise secrete polysaccharidic mucigel, a similarly sticky, plant-produced substance. Together, these sticky materials enable the filamentous hyphae to strongly adhere to the soil particles, physically binding and enmeshing them together to form tiny, semi-stable aggregates. This aggregate structure increases in the root zone, encouraging further root growth, which in turn attracts more mycorrhizae, leading to more aggregation and so on, perpetuating the process.
What does this process mean to the gardener?
Mycorrhizae help to absorb nutrients, assist in drought tolerance, and create ideal garden soil structure: soil that drains, breaths, and retains optimum moisture. The near perfect ”coffee-grounds” soil texture often found in fastidiously maintained organic gardens are an example of long-term mycorrhizal soil activity.
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