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pooka

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Unless you have a completely sterilizied soil mix, i don't think it would be beneficial to add mycorrhizal fungus. It's almost like growing shrooms though, the more spores and things you put in, the more likely you are to have it. If you are interested there are two types, ectomycorrhizae which develop on evergreen trees and shrubs, and endomycorrhizae which was formerly known as vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae. Most nurseries that raise trees for orchards or for forests use the second type, so I'm sure that's the kind you want for your babies. Also, these are the type that put their hyphae into the cell wall and are the "better kind" at least for our particular application.
 
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DND

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pooka said:
Unless you have a completely sterilizied soil mix, i don't think it would be beneficial to add mycorrhizal fungus. It's almost like growing shrooms though, the more spores and things you put in, the more likely you are to have it. If you are interested there are two types, ectomycorrhizae which develop on evergreen trees and shrubs, and endomycorrhizae which was formerly known as vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae. Most nurseries that raise trees for orchards or for forests use the second type, so I'm sure that's the kind you want for your babies. Also, these are the type that put their hyphae into the cell wall and are the "better kind" at least for our particular application.
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Why would you need sterilized soil? Mycorrhizal fungi exist in soil naturally which is not sterile.
 
jjarnold01

jjarnold01

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I understand a second benefit of the "good" fungus is that it helps prevent the growth of the "bad" which kills the roots? What say the bio teacher??
 
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Wetdog

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Licknobb420 said:
Has anyone ever used Great White premium mycorrhizae and does it make a difference in ur grow..Any thoughts? thanks!!:joint:
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The only thing 'premium' about it is the price.:roll:

Check out MycoGrow Soluble, www.fungi.com

More of the good stuff and way cheaper to boot.

Yes, it does make a difference, both in my mj and veggie garden.

Wet
 
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Wetdog

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What I gave you the link to is ~$8 delivered, and makes 12 gallons of solution, enough for 150-250 plants.

You only need to apply it once.

Wet
 
Guy Dasilva

Guy Dasilva

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I just got Ricks monster grow today and applied,i must say this guy is pretty cool. He is an amazing grower and is very helpful. I will report back, I got a free sample when I called the number!
 
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thatguynotspam

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importiant, if you use a chem fert containing EDTA you are wasting your money on the Myco fungi. The EDTA will kill all of your benificials.
 
sen.c

sen.c

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Everyone who is interested should not overlook Reforestation Technologies (RTi) product. RTi's product has a third party lab tests done and they have the highest spore count. The product is called "Mykos" and the also make a hydro application called "Mykos WP." Another killer product they have is called "Azos" and these guys have world record vegetable grows to back up the product.
 
Guy Dasilva

Guy Dasilva

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thatguynotspam said:
importiant, if you use a chem fert containing EDTA you are wasting your money on the Myco fungi. The EDTA will kill all of your benificials.
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As will chlorine in tap water, gotta let the tap water sit out for a couple days to let it evaporate. You should ideally get an air pump to bubble the water in your reservoir. This Ricks Monster Grow is no joke, it really did make my stalks almost double in thickness. I cant wait to harvest and get an actual measurement on how much more it yields. I also use happy frog soil (I love that stuff)
 
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