Where do you get that Mycowhatsits Stuffie ?

[snohare]

I know there was a thread some months ago discussing using mycorhizzal fungi for growing brassicas and fruit and tatties and what not, but now that the money spending season is upon us I suddenly realise I lack three vital facts.
Who makes the preparations ?
How much do they cost ?
Where do you get them ?
Answers on a postcard...

[Jeanied]

Snohare it is mostly sold in packs / sachets and one common trade name is 'Rootgrow'. Expensive stuff - Monty Don showed it being used on bare root roses - wet the roots and sprinkle a small handful of the pellets onto the roots where it does most good.

[veggiechicken]

I don[t know why I'm telling you this as it lessens my chances of winning considerably but go here
http://www.*************.co.uk/compe...593&magCode=KG

Just found something else I'm not allowed to write! You need to enter "kitchen garden" as one word where the **** are!

[veggiechicken]

Here's another link Plant care - dragonfli

[zazen999]

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[bearded bloke]

Ay up Snohare a quick search on here throws up 2 threads ............. http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...earchid=424546

[BarleySugar]

I bought some at Dobbies, by T&M, £2.99 for a small pack, enough, if I remember for 80 3.5cm pots. I did buy it really for the rose son No2 got me for Mother's day.

[Two_Sheds]

I read somewhere that it's naturally available in leafmould ...?

[smilingshoe]

I went to the edible gardening show on Saturday and getting some of this mycro whatsit stuff was top of my agenda, I really wanted to talk to someone about it. Felt very let down by the whole show, far too many chutney producers and not enough expertise at all. No one was able to talk to me about or sell me any, would have been better off spending the entrance money and £25 spent on petrol, buying a vat full of rootgrow off ebay !! hope it works, when I finally get my hands on it. I'm intrigued

[VirginVegGrower]

I saw MF at the edible garden show but it was more expensive there than I can buy it locally. It's great stuff for establishing plants and trees. I've been using it for about three years now. First saw it at David Austin. Rootgrow is one form of it and that's the one I commonly buy.

[snohare]

VVG, does the stuff you buy work for different sorts of plants ? The stuff I used this last year for my peas and beans was specific to legumes; from that thread that I couldn't find, it seemed that there are now separate varieties for brassicas and potatoes. Sadly, Bearded Bloke's link doesn't work, and I have yet to find the question to answer in the competition in That Place Whose Name We Dare Not Type. (But thanks anyway, Veggie.)
Still, if worse comes to worst, I can always get that Dragonfli kit, instead of different ones for each type of plant. Worth a go, methinks...
Ta for the help, brilliant as ever folks !

[veggiechicken]

Snohare, there is no question. You just put your details in and you've entered - it does thank you for entering so you know you've done it. Does that make sense?

[snohare]

You just put your details in and you've entered - it does thank you for entering so you know you've done it. Does that make sense?

Yes, thank you, no question about it !

[VirginVegGrower]

VVG, does the stuff you buy work for different sorts of plants ? The stuff I used this last year for my peas and beans was specific to legumes; from that thread that I couldn't find, it seemed that there are now separate varieties for brassicas and potatoes. Sadly, Bearded Bloke's link doesn't work, and I have yet to find the question to answer in the competition in That Place Whose Name We Dare Not Type. (But thanks anyway, Veggie.)
Still, if worse comes to worst, I can always get that Dragonfli kit, instead of different ones for each type of plant. Worth a go, methinks...
Ta for the help, brilliant as ever folks !

Are you referring to pea and bean booster which you dust your slightly damp seeds into?
The Rootgrow I use is in granular form rather than a dust/powder. I use it on everything I plant in my flower borders but have never used it on veg. I used it under my fruit trees in the orchard area of the garden. I've found it to be very good but have never performed a scientific compare and contrast test. It certainly works on roses, other shrubs and trees.
I last used it under my Black Lace Elderflower because I want one as hoooooge as Zazen's

[bearded bloke]

Seems that search results are time limited Never mind repeated it & got .....

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ght=Mycorrhiza

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http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ght=Mycorrhiza

HTH