AMF contains beneficial Endo mycorrhizal fungi species to help improve nutrient efficiency and drought tolerance and maximize yield and growth potential. These beneficial fungi rapidly establish a symbiotic relationship with your plants' roots, producing hyphae that can access small soil spaces that root hairs can’t. These hyphae expand beyond the root zone, increasing the root surface area by as much as 50 times and producing enzymes that release bio-available nutrients to your plants.
Here's how these fungi positively affect plants when introduced at the time of transplanting:
Enhanced Nutrient Uptake: AMF extend the root's ability to access nutrients from the soil, particularly phosphorus. Their extensive hyphal networks can reach areas far beyond the root's immediate vicinity, allowing the plant to access a wider range of nutrients. This is especially beneficial right after transplanting, as it helps the plant to quickly establish in a new environment.
Improved Water Absorption: AMF hyphae can absorb water more efficiently than roots alone. This can be particularly beneficial in conditions where water is scarce or in soils that don’t retain water well. By improving water uptake, AMF helps plants better withstand drought and stress after transplantation.
Disease Resistance: AMF can enhance a plant's resistance to root pathogens and diseases. They create a physical barrier around roots and also induce systemic resistance in the plant, making it less susceptible to various soil-borne diseases, which is crucial during the vulnerable phase of transplantation.
Soil Structure Improvement: These fungi help in aggregating soil particles, thus improving soil structure. Better soil structure enhances root penetration and aeration, facilitating better growth conditions for the newly transplanted plants.
Reduced Transplant Shock: AMF aid in reducing transplant shock, a common issue where plants temporarily slow down growth or suffer damage due to the change in environment. The symbiotic relationship helps the plants to adapt more quickly to their new soil conditions.
Enhanced Stress Tolerance: Plants with AMF have shown increased tolerance to various environmental stresses, including salinity, heavy metals, and extreme temperatures. This is especially beneficial in harsh or polluted environments.
HOW SHOULD I USE IT?
In order to be the most effective the spores in AMF blend need to make contact with roots.
The Best time to apply AMF is when transplanting rooted seedlings/clones. In a small container, make a slurry using AMF and water, dip the roots into the slurry to get an even coating and then plant. You can also sprinkle a small amount (1-2tsp) into the planting hole when transplanting or directly onto the exposed roots of a transplant. It can also be used as a seed treatment for fertilisation/soil application and liquid injection.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
Glomus Intraradices, 1000 viable propagules per gram
INGREDIENTS:
Ingredients: Endo mycorrhizae and diatomaceous earth (as Carrier)
This product complies with Canada’s Organic Production Systems General Principles & Management Standards and Permitted Substances Lists (CAN/CGSB-32.310-2021 CAN/CGSB-32.311-2020)
CAUTION: Store in a cool dry place. Do not expose the product to sunlight.
This product contains bacteria that may cause adverse effects to individuals who are allergic to certain micro-organisms and also to immune deficient individuals.
Avoid exposure through inhalation, or to open wounds and eyes. Wear protective gloves, mask, eye protection, and protective clothing. Use this product in well-ventilated areas.
First aid:
if on the skin: wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If in eyes: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, and easy to do.
Keep out of reach of children.
