There is no significant evidence to suggest that organic food has higher microbiological content. In fact, for tomatoes it has been shown that organic production can reduce Salmonella infection. This is due to organic production often having superior calcium and…

Fert-Alive will thicken the longer it is left to settle as it is an organic, microbial-active product. It is recommended that you “shake well” before each use; efficacy will not be affected (the more you mix/shake it the better it…

The answer to this question is highly dependent on what strain you are growing. If you are wondering about ‘Vegetative’ growth, it usually takes 6-7 weeks before Nitrogen is depleted. For ‘Flowering’ it depends on the length of Veg (in…

Hydrogen peroxide is normally used as a disinfectant to kill microorganisms and thus would likely have an adverse effect on the mycorrhizal propagules; particularly root fragments where the fungal mycellium is exposed through the dry, porous plant tissue. Spores are…

When it comes to brewing compost tea, the more dissolved oxygen the better. To achieve high oxygen levels you should use a compost tea brewer – build your own or find online / local retailers. The simplest and yet very…

Ensure you have healthy plants, dip your roots in Myco-Grow, ensure the root system is established (know when to transplant!), try not to disturb or damage the root network and take as much roots as possible when transplanting!

The United States of America is the only country in North America that recognizes hydroponically grown plants to be “certifiably organic”, whereas in Canada only traditional “soil/organic media” are considered organically grown and “organically certifiable”. Same to be said for…

Fert-Alive, Flower Two, Myco-Grow, pH Up & Down and Organic Booster are all water-soluble and safe for hydroponic/aquaponic use. Organic Reactor and Vit-Alive can be used if the granular contents are suspended in the water with a tea bag or…

Mycorrhizal fungi are just as effective in hydroponic applications as they are in organic, growing media. Mycorrhizal fungi can improve a plants’ phosphorous uptake – an important nutrient no matter the style/mode of growing. Another plus – Mycorrhizae increases the…

Endomycorrhizae has the added benefit of an extremely effective internal exchange mechanism (strengthens the mycelial network from the inside) as well as extending to the exterior of the root. In comparison, ectomycorrhizae exists only outside the root. Another deciding factor…