MycoMaxx MycoMaxx contains humic acids, organic fertilizer, 10 species of growth-enhancing natural mycorrhizal fungi, 19 strains of beneficial bacteria, 2 trichoderma species, micronutrients, 11 types of time released carbohydrates and 20 different amino acids. MycoMAXX adds organic matter to the soil and contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and micronutrients necessary for plant health. Mycorrhizal fungi increase the surface absorbing area of the roots from 10-10,000 times, thereby greatly improving the ability of plants to grow, fruit and flower by forming an intricate web that captures and assimilates nutrients and water for the plant. Working together, beneficial bacteria, mycorrhizae and trichoderma fungi expand into the surrounding soil to greatly increase the roots' ability to absorb and recycle water and nutrients, thus improving transplant success, flowering and plant health. All product descriptions should not be interpreted as a claim. It is only a summary of information commonly found on the internet including laboratory research. Products are not available in Canada.

User Feedback

Bare-root Plants

I've been using the Mycorrhizae on all my bareroot plants when I plant them for two seasons now; and I started using the Indole Butiric Acid (IBA) and Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) sprayed on the roots. This combination has produced remarkable results. I have first year strawberries that look like two year old plants. [Jim King, User Group, August 12, 2006]

Grass - Feedback From The Manufacturer

Mycorrhizae

Three week old grass. The grass seeds at the top where treated with Mycorrhizae.

Hydroponics

I've been trying to clone things and do some general hydro with rock wool, humidity dome, heat pad, and netpots. After another user said he used Mycorrhizae on his clones, I had to try it with the small hydro setup. I had amazing top growth on the clones that was unexpected. I dropped up to half a spoon in the rock wool hole where the root resides. - John T, May 2006 User Group

Soil

I'm absolutely sold on the mycorrhizae, everything that I plant or transplant I've been using it on, the plants establish faster and with less stress. - Jim King, User Group, April 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Effects Have Been Observed With Mycorrhizae?

One experiment ¹ was conducted on palm seedlings. After 5 months the primary roots of the seedlings were 45% longer than regular seedlings. The secondary roots were 38% longer and the tertiary roots where 88% longer than untreated plants.

2. What are mycorrizhae?

Mycorrhizae fungi play an essential role in 85% of all plants ¹ by carrying water, minerals and nutrients to plants. Mycorrizhae are essential soil organisms and essential elements of healthy soil. The use of fungicide and commercially produced sterile soil has usually made it absent from much of the soil ². Mycorrihzae also has been proven to combat soil organisms that can weaken and kill healthy plant.

3. How Do Mycorrhizae Improve Nutrient Intake?

Plants get water and nutrients from what is in the soil through its roots. Obviously, the roots have to reach the nutrients and Mycorrhizae attach themselves to the roots and can reach out and bring more nutrients to the roots ^1,2.

4. How Old Are Mycorrhizae?

Several recent studies ¹,² have shown that mycorrizhae have been evolving and adapting for 460 million years. Over these millions of years mycorrhizae have adapted to create an improved environment for the plants they live with.

5. Where Is The Mycorrizhae Located?

There are many different types of mycorrizhae, but they are divided in two groups: endo and ecto. To be effective the mycorrhizae needs to be in direct contact with the roots.

6. Can Mycorrizhae Applied To The Soil Travel To The Roots?

There seems to be some agreement ¹ that only ectomycorrhizal fungi applied to the soil will be able to travel through the soil to reach the root zone to colonize the plant. One government publication ² describes how mycorrizhae form 'microscopic filaments' in the soil; when these filaments reach the root system it quickly multiplies around the roots.

7. Can I Apply mycorrizhae To Plants Already In The soil?

Yes, but keep in mind the previous question some of the mycorrizhae is unlikely to be able to ever reach the roots. For every foot in height of the tree dig a small hole in the group next to the tree and place one scoop of mycorrizhae in each hole. Try to make the hole as close to the roots a possible without damaging them.

8. How Are Mycorrizhae Applied To New Plants?

This is easy if you are planting a seed; just put a small amount of mycorrizhae powder in the hole in direct contact with the seed. Obviously, applying mycorrizhae to existing plants is a little more difficult. If a plant is being transplanted then sprinkle mycorrizhae in the soil before you put the plant in. With existing plants, add the mycorrizhae to the fertilizer and the mycorrizhae will soak into the soil. When this method is used it's reported ¹ that root mycorrizhae has increased in one year from 0% to 30%; within two years it as gone up to 50% to 60%.

9. How Important Are Mycorrizhae?

Opinions vary, obviously, and it also depends on which plant is being discussed; but one expert ¹ commented that lady-slippers seedlings and young plants require a colony of mycorrizhae. Another expert ² recommends it be used with roses. It is likely that all plants will benefit from mycorrizhae.

10. What Function Do Mycorrizhae Play In Organic Growing?

Healthy soil doesn't only contain nutrients. It also is subject to ongoing living organisms that help make nutrients available for plants.

11. What Are Endomycorrhizae?

Endomycorrhizae is classification of mycorrhizae that penetrates insides the root tissue. It is the most common mycorrhizae and is effective with about 70% of plants.

12. What Are Ectomycorrhizae?

Ectomycorrhizae form colonies around the roots in what one publication calls a Hartig Net ¹. Ectomycorrhizae are a necessary part of healthy soil; one researcher ¹ has counted 60,000 to 1.2 million ectomycorrhizas in each square meter of forest soil.

13. How Do I Help Develop More Mycorrhizae In The Soil?

Mycorrhizae are a living organism that can multiply but they require proper nutrients. While mycorrizhae obtain nutrients from their environment, they will also get a significant boost if they are provided with humic acids ¹. Also adding some molasses will provide important nutrients for the Mycorrhizae to multiply.

As well as needing the basic food that humic acids and molasses provide Mycorrhizae also need minerals. One mineral that has been identified is cobalt ², which can be easily provided by kelp ³. Because Super-Grow's Kelp Extract is completely water-soluble it provides an excellent source of cobalt and other nutrients.

14. How Fast Can Mycorrhizae Colonize a Plant?

In one study plants without any treatment showed a gradual colonization; from a slight colonization after 2-3 months they were nearly totally colonized by fall. Obviously, plants treated with mycorrhizae will show a much faster colonization and will benefit much faster.

15. What Kind of Soil Is The Best For Mycorrhizae?

A 1 year study ¹ found that plants had the following active mycorrhizae tips: humus (61%); decayed wood (22%); charcoal (12%); mineral (4%); and litter (1%). This strongly supports the general idea that humates strongly promote mycorrhizae growth.