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Rrhiz-up Mycorrhizal Fungi 1.25kg

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Product Details

Rrhiz - Up is for tree and shrub application.

Rrhiz - Up is developed from a fungi called Mycorrhiza which literally means “fungus root”. This is a beneficial fungi found in undisturbed soils that forms a symbiotic, mutually beneficial relationship with 90% of all plant roots. There are several types of mycorrhizal associations but, the most commonly encountered are the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi.

These beneficial fungi are nature’s own way of boosting plant growth and providing an intimate link with a more healthy soil environment.

The fungus grows by means of fungal filaments called hyphae that grow both inside and outside of the roots. The fungus is intimately associated with the plant roots providing a link between the soil and the plant.

This benefits the plant by extending the plant rooting system improving root functions which allow for better exploitation of the soil environment. They also increase surface area available for nutrient uptake and make nutrients soluble which are normally not accessible to plant roots. They influence the soil environment covered by the fungal filaments encouraging growth of beneficial bacteria and other non disease causing fungi. They ward off unwanted organisms which can cause plants diseases such as eelworms and root rot. They also produce a biological glue that promotes soil stability and increases moisture penetration and aeration of the soil. In return the fungus obtains sugars from the host plant.

Rrhiz - Up will not benefit the following plants:

Brassicaceae - Cabbage, Kale, Radish, Turnip, Rocket
Cyperaceae - Sedges, Reeds
Commelinaceae - Wandering Jew, Spiderwort
Polygonaceae - Rhubarb, Sorrel
Proteaceae - Protea, Leucadendron

FEATURES

Increased uptake of nutrients and water
Increased soil biological activity
Improved soil structure and aeration
Reduced effects from drought
Reduced effects from root pathogens
Reduced chemical inputs and environmental damage

INSTRUCTIONS

Transplanting trees or shrubs (indigenous trees; fruit trees; essential oil and medicinal shrubs) - Apply 20ml-50ml Rrhiz Up to the bottom of the planting hole. Apply more product for large plants. Water after planting.
Established trees and shrubs (indigenous trees; fruit trees; essential oil and medicinal shrubs; roses) - Make a trench around the established plants below the drip line, the trench should be dug until the roots are just visible, care should be taken so as not to disturb or damage the roots. Apply 100ml-250ml Rrhiz Up around the tree or shrub. Cover the trench. Water.
Container plants - Repotting of container plants or transplanting from nursery bags apply 5ml - 20ml (larger plants require more product) of Rrhiz - Up per pot placed at the bottom of the planting hole. Gently loosen roots and soil at base of plant and place in hole, fill with growing media or soil and water after planting. Ensure pots are well drained. Rrhiz - Up can be added to already established cotnainer plants but gently loosening the soil and applying 5ml of product to exposed roots at various positions around the pot. Care should be taken not to damage the roots.
Garden beds for flowering plants grown from seedlings - 10ml of Rrhiz - Up per seedling placed at the bottom of the planting hole. Water seedlings after planting. Alternatively calculate 5 ml of Rrhiz - Up per plant and mix well into garden bed soil. Water gently after planting.