Big Foot™ Mycorrhizae Gold + Beneficial Bacteria — 1oz (20pc Display)

Root-Zone Inoculant for Transplants, 1oz Single-Application Packet

A transplant's root system takes time to reestablish contact with its growing medium, and that gap is where seedlings and cuttings most often stall or lose vigor. Big Foot Mycorrhizae Gold + Beneficial Bacteria is applied directly to the root ball at the moment of transplanting, combining endomycorrhizal fungi with beneficial bacteria, worm castings, Azomite, and kelp in a single 1oz packet rather than requiring separate products mixed at planting.

The formula uses endomycorrhizae specifically because roughly 90% of garden and houseplant species form only endomycorrhizal associations, rather than including ectomycorrhizal or trichoderma strains that are not useful for most of those species. Sold as a 20-piece counter display, each packet is a single dose sized for one transplant.

Key Features & Benefits

• Endomycorrhizae-based formula — matched to the ~90% of garden and houseplant species that form only endomycorrhizal associations.
• Beneficial bacteria included — works alongside the mycorrhizal fungi in the root zone rather than as a separate product.
• Worm castings, Azomite, and kelp — added organic and mineral inputs blended into the same packet.
• Single-application 1oz packet — no measuring or dilution; apply directly to the root zone at transplant.
• 20-piece counter display — convenient retail format for one-dose-per-transplant use.

Who Should Use This Inoculant

Growers transplanting seedlings or cuttings into their final container or bed, who want mycorrhizal colonization established at the root ball from the first day rather than added later, are the direct fit for this packet.

About Big Foot Mycorrhizae

Big Foot Mycorrhizae is made by The American Root Company, an Oregon-based manufacturer that builds its Gold formula around the mycorrhizal species relevant to the vast majority of garden and houseplant crops rather than a broad-spectrum blend of fungi most of those plants cannot use.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I apply this packet?

Apply it at the moment of transplanting, placing the powder directly on the root ball or into the planting hole so it contacts the root surface immediately. Applying it later, after roots have already spread into the media, is less effective than contact at the point of transplant.

Why does this formula use endomycorrhizae instead of a broader fungal blend?

About 90% of garden and houseplant species only form associations with endomycorrhizal fungi, not the ectomycorrhizal species found mostly in trees. Including fungi types most plants cannot use would not add value, so the formula is concentrated on the species that matter for these crops.

Can I use this with synthetic fertilizers?

High-phosphorus starter fertilizers can suppress a plant's signaling for mycorrhizal association, so a low-phosphorus starter feed at transplant gives the inoculant a better chance to establish. Resume a full fertilizer program once the plant is past the initial transplant period.

Is this suitable for hydroponic systems?

Mycorrhizal colonization is most effective in soil and soilless media rather than recirculating water culture. Contact Big Foot Mycorrhizae directly for guidance if you are considering this product for a hydroponic setup.