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We supply rootstocks once they have been harvested and sorted, between February and March. We will email you an Order Confirmation when we take payment, before being getting in touch to arrange delivery or collection.
‘Rootgrow’ mycorrhizal fungi
The benefits of plant friendly mycorrhizal fungi are well documented including improving plant establishment. The fungi pass mineral nutrients onto the plants, likewise the plants feed the fungi sugars which enable the fungi to spread & search further. Effectively the plants root area is vastly increased.
150g sachets contain enough to treat 5-8 trees. Sprinkle the granules onto damp roots so granules attach themselves. Catch any granules on a sheet beneath so they can be reapplied or used again.
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£5.75
The benefits of plant friendly mycorrhizal fungi are well documented including improving plant establishment. ‘Mycorrhiza’ literally means ‘fungus root’ and describes the intimate association between plant roots and various fungi. Apparently more than 85% of land plants associate with mycorrhizal fungi to the benefit of both partners. The fungi pass mineral nutrients onto the plants, likewise the plants feed the fungi sugars which enable the fungi to spread & search further. Effectively the plants root area is vastly increased.
Though naturally within the soil the use of Mycorrhizal fungi satchet(s) when planting will:
– increase uptake of nutrients, particularly phosphorus.
– improve resistance to drought.
– reduce the need for fertilisers because the fungi will be supplying more nutrients. However their impact will be slower more long term than applying many fertilizers
– if replanting an area can help overcome replant problems.
150g sachets contain enough to treat 5-8 trees. Sprinkle the granules onto damp roots so granules attach themselves. Catch any granules on a sheet beneath so they can be reapplied or used again.
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