Alpha Thrive Root & Soil Drench – All-Natural Soil Conditioner
Alpha Thrive introduces its Root & Soil Drench, a soil conditioner containing mycorrhizal fungi, new for the 2013 growing season. Root & Soil Drench conditions the soil, preparing it for vegetation. It is a must-have addition to any landscaping or gardening routine.
Root & Soil Drench conditions the soil
Soil is a living eco-system and can be harmed by drought, chemicals, tilling and years of neglect. Maintaining soil quality is imperative. Root & Soil Drench introduces its proprietary blend of living microbes and mycorrhizal fungi back into the soil, helping bring the soil back into balance.
Root & Soil Drench includes mycorrhizal fungi
Most mycorrhizal fungi are sold in a dry powder form. The mycorrhizal fungi in Root & Soil Drench are blended right into the liquid concentrate, a truly unique product.
To read more about mycorrhizal fungi, click here.
Root & Soil Drench with mycorrhizal fungi is all-natural and easy to mix and apply.
Mix Root & Soil Drench with recommended amount of water and apply to your soil. It’s that easy! Root & Soil Drench is a liquid brew of all-natural ingredients, so you cannot over-treat.
Root & Soil Drench with mycorrhizal fungi promotes a productive soil environment. Research tested, earthworm approved. Use as directed.
Root & Soil with Mycorrhizal Fungi
How To Use
Chemical free and nontoxic
- Not harmful to beneficials, such as earthworms
- Safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed
- Never worry about over-treating with this all-natural solution
Directions
Once diluted, use immediately by applying directly to soil. Treat once a week for six weeks on new vegetation. For existing vegetation, treat three times during the growing season by applying to the ground under the tree branches. Thoroughly saturate soil for each application. Recommended rate for trees is 2 gallons of diluted mix per 1” trunk diameter.
Water after application for best results.
Mixing Amounts
- 16-oz bottle: Shake well. Mix 5 caps (1.75 oz / 3.5 tbsp) per gal of water.
- 40-oz bottle: Shake well. Mix 1 cap (1.75 oz / 3.5 tbsp) per gal of water.
- 128-oz bag in a box: Shake well. Mix 1.75 oz / 3.5 tbsp per gal of water.
Each fluid ounce makes approximately a half gallon.
Safety & Handling
Alpha Thrive Root & Soil uses all natural ingredients and does not contain harsh chemicals. Safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed.
Store in a cool place. Do not allow product to freeze. Keep out of reach of children. Wash hands after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wear eye and skin protection when handling bacterial inoculants. Persons with a comprised immune system should consult their physician before handling bacterial products. No warranties are implied or expressed, and buyer assumes responsibility for the proper use of the product.
Information regarding the contents and levels of metal in this product is available at aapfco.org/metals.
Active Ingredients
Contains nonplant food ingredients
Bacillus Subtillis: 8,000,000 CFU/mL
Nitrobacter: 8,000,000 CFU/mL
Pseudomonas Fluroescens: 8,000,000 CFU/mL
Glomus Intraradius: .40 spores/mL
Glomus aggregatum: .40 spores/mL
Glomus Mosseae: .13 spores/ml
Glomus etuncatum: .13 spores/mL
Total bacteria and fungus content: 0.4%
Inert ingredients: Water 99.6%
FAQs
Are all Alpha Thrive products the same?
While there are subtle differences in the products, they all perform the same basic functions for the vegetation on the specific product labels. Simply, the products are designed to release locked away nutrients in the soil and restore biological activity.
Is Alpha Thrive a chemical?
No, our formulation consists of water, nutrients and a proprietary blend of microbes.
Can I over-treat?
No, Alpha Thrive is all-natural and doesn’t contain any toxic chemicals, so over-treating is not possible.
Is Alpha Thrive a fertilizer?
No.
Can I use Alpha Thrive with a fertilizer?
You don’t have to use Alpha Thrive with a fertilizer, but you certainly can! We recommend an organic fertilizer, but it’ll work great with any type you choose.
Do I still need to fertilize?
Yes, Alpha Thrive is a soil conditioner.
Where can I buy Alpha Thrive?
Alpha Thrive is available at many local retailers. We would be happy to help you find a location near you, or you can buy directly from us if a retailer is not available in your immediate area.
What is the shelf life?
Alpha Thrive products have the unique ability to sustain a shelf life of two years from the date of manufacture. The efficiency of the product is maintained by the complex number of bacteria and the proprietary method of suspension.
When is the best time to apply Alpha Thrive?
Alpha Thrive works best when the soil temperature (not air temperature, but actual soil temperature) is 45 degrees or higher. To see your area’s daily soil temperature, go to http://www.greencastonline.com/tools/SoilTempMaps.aspx.
Is Alpha Thrive safe for kids and pets?
Yes, when used as directed.
Can Alpha Thrive be used as a foliar application?
Alpha Thrive is not intended as a foliar application. While it will not hurt foliage, the product is intended to be applied or watered to reach the soil, where it performs best.
Can Alpha Thrive be used hydroponically?
Yes.
How often do I apply Alpha Thrive?
Some people apply it each time they water their plants and some every other time. Because it is all-natural and you cannot over-treat, we let you decide your schedule. However, for optimum results we suggest weekly or biweekly treatments.
