What, why & how! Mycorrhizal Fungi
Empathy
Empathy by PlantWorks is now well established as a leading UK brand with the ever popular rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi at its core. Many of their products are Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) endorsed. RHS Gardeners endorse rootgrow because…
‘rootgrow treated plants establish better with greater vigour, replant more successfully, have better developed root systems and cope better with drought conditions.’
One application will support a plant for its entire lifetime!
rootgrow™ 60g sachet
£2.99/ 60g
This is the smallest pack size. One pouch will treat up to 6 x 1 litre pots or a 10L pot.
ROOTGROW part 1: rootgrow™ contains mycorrhizal fungi which naturally increase nutrient and water uptake by forming a highly efficient secondary root system. It is completely natural and plant-friendly fungi suitable for use on flowering plants, trees, shrubs and edibles.
Please note: rootgrow™ doesn’t work on Brassicas, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Heathers, Cranberries and Blueberries. Please use to rootgrow™ Ericoid for those plants (except Brassicas).
One application will support a plant for its entire lifetime!
rootgrow™ 150g
£4.99 / 150g
An economical mid-range pack size. One pouch will treat up to 8 × 2 Litre pots or a 50L pot. Comes with handy 10ml scoop
ROOT GROW info part 2:
Container and Plug Plants:
1. Refer to the dosage table
2. Sprinkle rootgrow evenly into the planting hole
3. Place plants on top of the granules ensuring the roots are in direct contact
4. Backfill as normal
Seeds and Bulbs:
1. Refer to the dosage table
2. Sprinkle along the seed drill or add a pinch of granules just below the position of each seed or bulb
3. Cover with a small amount of soil and sow or plant as normal.
One application will support a plant for its entire lifetime!
rootgrow™ 360g
£9.99 / 360g
An economical pack size. One pouch will treat up to 19 x 2 Litre pots or a 100L pot. Comes with a handy 10ml scoop.
ROOT GROW part 3:
Application Rates
Pot Size (L) Treatment
0.5 – 1 1 tsp
2 2 tsp
5 6 tsp
10 60g Sachet
Application Rates
Pot (L) - No. 10ml scoops - No. plants - Treatment (Ml)
2 - 2 - 19 - 20
5 - 4 - 9 - 40
10/15 - 7 - 5 - 70
25 - 12 - 3 - 120
50 - 16 - 2 - 160
100 - 32 - 1 - 320
One application will support a plant for its entire lifetime!
More empathy products…
Tomato Starter
£3.99 / 6 biscuits
5 Bioactive Components for better tomatoes
Plant FoodTomato Starter 6 biscuits contain 5 active components for better tomatoes.
The product contains rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi, beneficial bacteria, up to 4 months nutrients, water-retaining crystals and bioadditives
Compost blends used in grow bags do not always contain the complex biology of garden soils that support the efficient transfer of nutrients and water to tomato plants. Using a few Tomato Starter biscuits whilst planting is the better way to get the best from your tomatoes, salads and vegetables.
Application tips
Pot up to 3L = 1 biscuit
Pot over 3L = 1 biscuit per 4L of compost
Grow bags = 1 biscuit per young plant
Vegetable patch = 1 biscuit per young plant
Basket Starter
£ / 12 biscuits
5 Bioactive Components for better baskets
Basket Starter 12 biscuits contain 5 active components for better baskets and containers.
The product contains rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi, beneficial bacteria, up to 4 months nutrients, water-retaining crystals and bioadditives.
Compost blends suited for use in hanging baskets and containers do not always contain the complex biology of garden soils that support the efficient transfer of nutrients and water to plants. Using a few Basket Starter biscuits whilst planting is the better way to get the absolute best from your baskets and containers.
Application Rates (by pot/basket size (litres)
Up to 3L 1 biscuit
Up to 7L 2 biscuit
Up to 15L 3 or 4 biscuits
Over 15L 4+ biscuits
Bulb Starter
£3.99 / to treat up to 25 bulbs
Blend of bioactive Components for better bulbs
Bulb Starter with rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi is the perfect way to get the absolute best from your bulbs as the product is biologically active, and it has been designed to promote strong healthy plants that you can enjoy year after year. One pack of Bulb Starter can treat up to 25 bulbs. Shake well before use.
Application:
Use 5-10g for small bulbs or corms, 10-20g for large bulbs or tubers.
One palm full is approximately 10g.
Place Bulb Starter into the base of the planting hole, backfill and water.
Supreme Green Lawn Feed
£9.99 / 1L
SUPREME GREEN LAWN FEED is a ready to use liquid concentrate that can be used on lawns and establishing turf to promote the development of greener and healthy turf.
The natural hormones in Empathy SUPREME GREEN LAWN FEED are taken up by the grass and promote faster and stronger root and shoot growth. Empathy SUPREME GREEN LAWN FEED will also promote the development of beneficial bacteria and the mycorrhizal fungi in the soil.
Empathy SUPREME GREEN LAWN FEED contains a balanced range of nutrients, including iron, to promote fast greening up of lawns, increased resistance to drought stress and physical damage.
After Plant - Ericaceous 1L
£7.99 / 1L makes up to 50l concentrate
Empathy AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS organic based biostimulant & feed is a liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids, fortified with sequestered iron, specifically formulated to support acid-loving plants.
The natural biostimulants in Empathy AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS are taken up by the plant and promote faster and stronger root and shoot growth. They will also promote the development of beneficial bacteria and the mycorrhizal fungi in the soil.
Use as a root drench on Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Blueberries, Acers and other ericaceous plants.
AFTER PLANT liquids are designed to complement our range of AFTER PLANT granular feeds.
After Plant - All Purpose 1L
£7.99 / 1L makes up to 50l concentrate
Empathy AFTER PLANT ALL PURPOSE is a ready to use liquid concentrate, derived from sustainably harvested seaweed, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants.
The natural biostimulants in Empathy AFTER PLANT ALL PURPOSE are taken up by the plant and promote faster and stronger root and shoot growth. They will also promote the development of beneficial bacteria and the mycorrhizal fungi in the soil.
Use as a root drench and foliar spray on trees, shrubs, flowering plants, fruits, vegetables and lawns.
AFTER PLANT liquids are designed to complement our range of AFTER PLANT granular feeds.
AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS
£7.99 / 1kg
Bioactive Plant Food
AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS Bio-active plant feed with rootgrow™ ericoid mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria is a tailored plant feed for the needs of all acid-loving/lime hating ericaceous plants. When planted directly into the ground ericaceous plants will benefit by being treated for the first 3 – 5 years whilst their root system and fungal partners develop.
Apply Empathy AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS on all pot grown and garden plans to encourage healthy blooms and lush foliage all year round.
Application
Empathy AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS is suitable for all the acid/lime hating ericaceous plants and contains a combination of ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
Plants in the ground: Apply 1-2 handfuls (25 – 50g) around the base of the plant, lightly worked into the soil and water well. for larger established plants apply 2 handfuls per square meter under the canopy of the plant.
Container plants and topiary: Apply 2 – 3 handfuls per plant twice yearly. We recommend that once per year 5 – 10cm (2-4 inches) of soil are removed from the top of the pot and replaced with fresh compost. Add 1 – 2 handfuls when replacing the compost to keep your evergreens in prime condition.
Apply in spring at the first signs of growth, after flowering and as an autumn top dress for the best results use in combination with Empathy Seaweed Ericaceous.
Empathy AFTER PLANT is NOT a substitute for using rootgrow™ at time of planting. For new plantings, or in poor soil conditions, we recommend using pure rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi applied close to the plant’s roots.
AFTER PLANT
EVERGREEN
£7.99 / 1kg
Bioactive Plant Food
Bio-active fertiliser with rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria is a targeted plant food tailored to the needs of evergreen plants in the garden.
Evergreens planted directly into the ground benefit from the treatment for the first 3-5 years whilst their soot system and fungal partners develop. For containerised plants apply twice per year.
Apply AFTER PLANT EVERGREEN on all pot grown and garden plants to maintain lush foliage all year round.
Shake well before use.
Application
Empathy AFTER PLANT EVERGREEN is ideal for Buxus (box), Bay trees, Camelias, Yew, Conifers and all types of evergreen hedging or garden plants.
Plants in the Ground: Apply 1-2 handfuls (25 – 50g) around the base of the plant, lightly worked into the soil and water well. for larger established plants apply 2 handfuls per square meter under the canopy of the plant. For box hedging use 1 good handful for every one meter.
Container plants and topiary: Apply 2 – 3 handfuls per plant twice yearly. We recommend that once per year 5 – 10cm (2-4inches) of soil are removed from the top of the pot and replaced with fresh compost. Add 1 – 2 handfuls when replacing the compost to keep your evergreens in prime condition.
Empathy AFTER PLANT is NOT a substitute for using rootgrow™ at time of planting. For new plantings, or in poor soil conditions, we recommend using pure rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi applied close to the plant’s roots.
AFTER PLANT
ROSE FOOD
£7.99 / 1kg
Bioactive Plant Food
AFTER PLANT ROSE FOOD is specifically formulated for roses, containing essential nutrients, biologically active mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria that help to build soil fertility to support healthy growth and improve flowering
The nutrients in Empathy AFTER PLANT ROSE FOOD have been scientifically selected and balanced to support the natural symbiosis between the treated plant rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and essential soil bacteria.
The product is in dry granule formulation and ideal as an early season treatment at the first signs of growth in spring. Apply a second feed in summer after the first flush of flowers and throughout the growing season.
Application
Empathy AFTER PLANT ROSE FOOD is ideal for your roses.
Use 1-2 handfuls (25-50g) per rose bush apply evenly around the base, working gently into the topsoil and water well.
Apply in spring at the first sign of new growth. Apply a second feed in summer after the first flush of flowers. For the best results Empathy AFTER PLANT ROSE FOOD should be used within one year from opening.
Empathy AFTER PLANT is NOT a substitute for using rootgrow™ at time of planting. For new plantings, or in poor soil conditions, we recommend using pure rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi applied close to the plant’s roots.
AFTER PLANT TREE & SHRUB
£7.99 / 1kg
Bioactive Plant Food
AFTER PLANT TREE & SHRUB is a refined plant feed tailored to the needs of all trees and shrubs. Soil grown plants will benefit by being treated during establishment in the first year whilst their root systems and fungal partners develop.
Apply Empathy AFTER PLANT TREE & SHRUB on all pot grown and garden plants to encourage healthy blooms and lush foliage all year round.
Application
Empathy AFTER PLANT TREE & SHRUB is ideal for…..
Plants in the ground: Apply 1-2 handfuls (25 – 50g) around the base of the plant, lightly worked into the soil and water well. For larger established plants apply 2 handfuls per square meter under the canopy of the plant.
Container plants and topiary: Apply 2 – 3 handfuls per plant twice yearly. We recommend that once per year 5 – 10cm (2-4inches) of soil are removed from the top of the pot and replaced with fresh compost. Add 1 – 2 handfuls when replacing the compost to keep your evergreens in prime condition.
Apply in spring at the first signs of growth, throughout summer as required and as an autumn top dress.
Empathy AFTER PLANT is NOT a substitute for using rootgrow™ at time of planting. For new plantings, or in poor soil conditions, we recommend using pure rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi applied close to the plant’s roots.
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