{"product_id":"ecothrive-biosys","title":"Ecothrive Biosys Microbial Tea \u0026 Mycorrhizae","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Complete Root-Zone Microbe Pack That Needs No Brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcothrive Biosys\u003c\/strong\u003e is an instant \u003cstrong\u003emicrobial tea\u003c\/strong\u003e in powder form — beneficial bacteria, \u003cstrong\u003eendo mycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/strong\u003e and trichoderma in one soluble blend. Conventional compost teas need an air pump, a brewing vessel and 24 hours of preparation, and go off quickly. Biosys is mixed with water and applied straight away, which makes a living root zone practical in any system, including hydroponics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo brewing, no air pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — mix with water and apply immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight species of endo mycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/strong\u003e that colonise roots and trade sugars for water and nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial bacteria and trichoderma\u003c\/strong\u003e that occupy the root zone and crowd out pathogens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDramatically extends the effective root surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e, improving nutrient and water uptake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffers drought, disease and transplant shock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in soil, coco and hydroponics\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just organic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeak Roots and Poor Nutrient Uptake in a Sterile Root Zone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA root zone with no microbial life leaves the plant doing all the work of finding water and nutrients alone. That shows up as \u003cstrong\u003eweak roots, poor nutrient uptake and slow growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and leaves nothing competing against root pathogens. Mycorrhizal fungi effectively extend the root system many times over, while beneficial bacteria occupy the space a pathogen would otherwise colonise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard application:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 g per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e of water, applied as a root drench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt transplant:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply directly to the root ball so fungi contact roots immediately — this is when colonisation is most effective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e every \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e through veg and early flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003enon-chlorinated water\u003c\/strong\u003e — chlorine kills the microbes before they establish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not mix with hydrogen peroxide, chlorine or other sterilising agents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply to a \u003cstrong\u003emoist\u003c\/strong\u003e root zone, never bone dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e instant microbial tea powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e endo mycorrhizal fungi (8 species), beneficial bacteria, trichoderma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 g per litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, coco, hydroponics, living soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e must be non-chlorinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ecothrive","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":53445660541194,"sku":null,"price":3.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":53445660573962,"sku":null,"price":11.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":53445660606730,"sku":null,"price":44.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":53445660639498,"sku":null,"price":146.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/nutrients-ecothrive-biosys-1157101172.webp?v=1785287741","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/ecothrive-biosys","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}