Mycorrhizal Inoculants, anyone use them?

[MtRainDog]

Just curious to see if any of the organic growers around here use this stuff. When I see the application instructions, it says to apply to the root ball or around the hole being transplanted into... couldn't you just mix this stuff in to your soil and derive the same benefits? If you do use them, any brands to recommend? Or is it just snake oil?

 

[TerpyTyrone]

Mycogrow
Could be snake oil. But for 10$ it was worth a shot. I add to my beenie teas weekly

 

[treefarmercharlie]

It's not snake oil at all, it is a mutual symbiotic association between a fungus and some plants (including cannabis). I get it in powder form, and sprinkle it in the indents I plant in during transplant, and the plants love it. I just don't use it on plants that had just sprouted because I've applied too much before and the mycorrhizae grew around the small sprout and killed it. Here's some info about how how it works from a non-promotional point of view.

Mycorrhiza - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[sfrigon1]

I use great white w every repot. And with clones when I plant . Stuff is amazing
I'm my opinion if u mixed it w soil it would get expensive. I only sprinkle lightly on roots when I transplant

 

[BrokenHoeFarms]

I use the plant sucsess endo & ecto granules
I think it helps my root structure sure got better for it and it's cheap so why not

 

[treefarmercharlie]

I use great white w every repot. And with clones when I plant . Stuff is amazing
I'm my opinion if u mixed it w soil it would get expensive. I only sprinkle lightly on roots when I transplant

Yeah, tiny amounts!

 

[TerpyTyrone]

Yeah, tiny amounts!

Yup. Se5 my dosidos cut back by dipping the while cube in mykos. I daved her by noyicing it and scraping off the bad and cutting off dead growtg from flower

 

[k0rps]

Mycorrhizae needs to be within reach of roots for inoculation. Within a few weeks a colony forms below and visible healthy growth can be seen above. Heavy use of phosphates inhibit it's activity, so its recommended to start early in veg/transplant before flowering.
Colony builds symbiosis, seeking nutrients throughout the soil then feeds roots. Adding healthy bacteria will help build diversity in a living soil. A simple solution would be adding Recharge, good stuff. Bacteria, some mycos and kelp and molasses to feed bacteria.

 

[MtRainDog]

Well then I guess people like it! Thanks guys.

I see it’s also suitable for hydro applications... I’m wondering now if you could pre-charge your medium for starts/seedlings in a low dose, similar to one might do with CalMag

 

[H.A.F.]

I have no clue if it works or not (most people probably don't really) but I have the FF Rhize Up that I use in watering for seedlings, and for dusting the soil at transplant.

 

[H.A.F.]

I'll keep using that process, but will probably look for a cheaper alternative when it runs out.

 

[sfrigon1]

Well then I guess people like it! Thanks guys.

I see it’s also suitable for hydro applications... I’m wondering now if you could pre-charge your medium for starts/seedlings in a low dose, similar to one might do with CalMag

My buddy did this and it fucked his pH all up . Careful

 

[MtRainDog]

My buddy did this and it fucked his pH all up . Careful

Good to know! I do see in Amazon reviews that a few people managed to fry their plants following the directions, supposedly. This is really just food for thought as I'm gathering my ingredients for this fall's soil mix.

 

[sfrigon1]

Good to know! I do see in Amazon reviews that a few people managed to fry their plants following the directions, supposedly. This is really just food for thought as I'm gathering my ingredients for this fall's soil mix.

I never do what they recommend anyhow . Yeah even a tea has fucked me for a few weeks . I am very light w that stuff

 

[Opie1]

I use Tribus, it’s expensive, but I think it’s worth it.

 

[Bodyne]

I use URB, not cheap, but bout half capful per gallon in promix.shit works, bit more things in it I see. I'm a believer. Also used great white in past with noticeable results.

URB Natural ™| Unrivaled Soil Microbes: Increase Yields, Reduce Inputs

URB Natural, is an award winning, organic, stimulative poly-microbial inoculant. Noticeable effects from Seed to Final Flush. When it comes down to results, we are the worlds best!

www.urbmicrobes.com

 

[MtRainDog]

I use URB, not cheap, but bout half capful per gallon in promix.shit works, bit more things in it I see. I'm a believer. Also used great white in past with noticeable results.

URB Natural ™| Unrivaled Soil Microbes: Increase Yields, Reduce Inputs

URB Natural, is an award winning, organic, stimulative poly-microbial inoculant. Noticeable effects from Seed to Final Flush. When it comes down to results, we are the worlds best!

www.urbmicrobes.com

URB does look interesting, but man their website colors just fried my eyeballs like I was staring at blurples.

 

[treefarmercharlie]

Well then I guess people like it! Thanks guys.

I see it’s also suitable for hydro applications... I’m wondering now if you could pre-charge your medium for starts/seedlings in a low dose, similar to one might do with CalMag

I would think it would cause a lot of slime buildup in the reservoir.

 

[treefarmercharlie]

I have no clue if it works or not (most people probably don't really) but I have the FF Rhize Up that I use in watering for seedlings, and for dusting the soil at transplant.

I use Xtreme Gardening Mykos Wettable Powder and a 12Oz bag lasts forever. It's WAY cheaper than Rhize Up, too. Xtreme is $1.91/Oz versus $12.00/Oz for Rhize Up on Amazon.

Amazon.com : Xtreme Gardening RTI 2202 Mykos Wettable Powder, 12-Ounce, 12 oz : Mykos Wp : Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com : Xtreme Gardening RTI 2202 Mykos Wettable Powder, 12-Ounce, 12 oz : Mykos Wp : Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

 

[Artisan_tek]

I sprinkle it like a salt shaker in the soil before i transplant. the stuff i use has to be touching the roots to be effective.

deff works just not sure its a must have for every grower. Some of the brands are real expensive to.