{"product_id":"psycho-myco-mycorrhizae","title":"Psycho Myco Mycorrhizae – Mycorrhizal Fungi Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLiving Root Biology for Faster Establishment and Stronger Roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsycho Myco\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated, water-soluble \u003cstrong\u003emycorrhizal inoculant\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Myco Family that puts \u003cstrong\u003emycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebeneficial bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTrichoderma\u003c\/strong\u003e into one fine powder. Applied to the root zone, the fungi colonise the roots and spread a network of fine threads far out into the growing medium, reaching water and nutrients the plant's own roots could not, while the bacteria and Trichoderma work alongside them around the roots. The maker credits it with up to \u003cstrong\u003e30% more root mass\u003c\/strong\u003e. It suits \u003cstrong\u003esoil, coco, rockwool\u003c\/strong\u003e and other absorbent media and can also go into a \u003cstrong\u003ehydroponic\u003c\/strong\u003e reservoir, and it is used from seed and cuttings through to potting on established plants, for any crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 30% more root mass\u003c\/strong\u003e – a larger, finer root system to feed the plant above it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter nutrient and water uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e – fungal threads reach into medium the roots alone cannot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess transplant shock\u003c\/strong\u003e – colonised roots settle into fresh medium and get growing again sooner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree groups of microbes in one\u003c\/strong\u003e – mycorrhizal fungi, beneficial bacteria and Trichoderma in a single application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-soluble powder\u003c\/strong\u003e – dust it dry, dip cuttings in it or water it in; the spores start to germinate once wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall doses\u003c\/strong\u003e – just \u003cstrong\u003e1g per litre of root ball\u003c\/strong\u003e at transplant or \u003cstrong\u003e5g per 10L\u003c\/strong\u003e as a weekly drench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTransplant Shock and Slow Root Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePotting on and rooting cuttings are the points where growth most often stalls. The roots have to push out into fresh medium before they can feed the plant again, and a weak or damaged root system leaves it short of water and nutrients and vulnerable to stress for days. Putting beneficial fungi and bacteria onto the roots at that moment helps new roots establish quickly, keeps \u003cstrong\u003enutrient uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e going while the plant recovers and supports healthy \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e for the rest of the cycle, through vegetative growth and into flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e dust the planting hole and root ball at \u003cstrong\u003e1g per 1L of root ball\u003c\/strong\u003e, then set the plant in place and water in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightly dust each planting hole before sowing and watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e moisten the base of the cutting and dip it into the powder before placing it in your rooting media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlurry dip:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix powder and water \u003cstrong\u003e1:1\u003c\/strong\u003e and dip bare roots before planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop feed \/ root drench:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5g (1 tsp) per 10L\u003c\/strong\u003e of water, \u003cstrong\u003eonce a week\u003c\/strong\u003e – best given by hand watering in absorbent media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponic reservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5g (1 tsp) per 35L\u003c\/strong\u003e of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e use dechlorinated water – chlorine in tap water harms living microbes, so let it stand for 24 hours or treat it first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not use with hydrogen peroxide or other sterilising products, which kill the fungi and bacteria\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 mycorrhizal and microbial root inoculant – water-soluble powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e mycorrhizal fungi, beneficial bacteria and Trichoderma fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPK:\u003c\/strong\u003e none published – a biological inoculant, not a fertiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable media:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, coco, rockwool and hydroponic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage:\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds, cuttings, transplanting and weekly use through the grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1g per 1L of root ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop feed rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g (1 tsp) per 10L, once a week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponic rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g (1 tsp) per 35L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 30% increase (maker's claim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e dechlorinated; not compatible with hydrogen peroxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-dosing\" style=\"margin:32px 0 0;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-family:Montserrat,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:16px 20px;border-bottom:3px solid #efc04c;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFeed Chart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:6px;color:#b8b8b8;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003ePsycho Myco · soil, coco, rockwool and hydro · dusted, dipped or watered in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;color:#2b2b2b;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 14px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 1 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 10 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eTransplanting – per litre of root ball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e10 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fcfaf4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eTop feed \/ root drench, once a week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eHydroponic reservoir (1 tsp per 35 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e0.14 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e1.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fcfaf4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eSeeds and cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003elight dusting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:12px 20px;font-size:12px;color:#b8b8b8;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#efc04c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e — The Myco Family's own directions, as UK stockists print them: 1g per litre of root ball at transplanting, 5g (1 tsp) per 10L as a weekly drench and 5g per 35L in a reservoir. Use dechlorinated water and never mix with hydrogen peroxide. Set EC first, then adjust pH, once every base nutrient and additive is in the tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use Psycho Myco in a hydroponic system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Add 5g (1 teaspoon) per 35L of reservoir water. It works best in absorbent media such as soil, coco or rockwool, where it can be watered in by hand at 5g per 10L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow often should I apply it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eApply it at sowing, rooting or transplanting, when colonisation is fastest, then use it as a weekly root drench at 5g per 10L of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I mix it with tap water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eChlorine in tap water harms the living microbes. Leave tap water to stand for 24 hours first, or treat it with a dechlorinator, and never combine Psycho Myco with hydrogen peroxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Psycho Myco and Momma Myco?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003ePsycho Myco is the fine, water-soluble powder for dusting, dipping and drenching. Momma Myco is the granular version from the same range, worked into the growing medium at transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ecothrive-neutralise-water-conditioner\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Ecothrive-Neutralise-card.jpg?v=1746905725\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Ecothrive Neutralise\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eEcothrive Neutralise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eDechlorinates tap water to protect the microbes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/psycho-myco-momma-myco\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/psycho-myco-momma-myco-1.jpg?v=1790169820\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Psycho Myco Momma Myco\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003ePsycho Myco Momma Myco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eGranular version for mixing into media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Psycho Myco","offers":[{"title":"114g (4oz)","offer_id":53930911924490,"sku":"NUT-PSMY-004-01","price":30.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"227g (8oz)","offer_id":53930911957258,"sku":"NUT-PSMY-004-02","price":53.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"907g (32oz)","offer_id":53930911990026,"sku":"NUT-PSMY-004-03","price":160.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/psycho-myco-mycorrhizae-4oz-114g-1.jpg?v=1792281105","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/psycho-myco-mycorrhizae","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}