Down to Earth Bio-Live 5-4-2 | 25lb - OMRI Listed

Organic NPK Fertilizer with Mycorrhizal Fungi for Soil Colonization, 25lb

Transplant shock and slow establishment often come down to what's missing from the soil biologically, not just what nutrients are on hand. Down to Earth Bio-Live 5-4-2 pairs a 5-4-2 organic NPK base with mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria, so the same application feeds the plant and inoculates the surrounding soil or soilless media at the same time.

This 25lb size suits market gardeners and greenhouse operations using Bio-Live as a primary fertilizer and microbial inoculant across a production cycle.

Key Features & Benefits

• Mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria — inoculates soil and growing media with microbial life alongside the fertilizer's nutrient content.
• 5-4-2 organic NPK — draws nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from organic sources including fish, crab, shrimp, and alfalfa meals.
• OMRI Listed — carries organic certification clearance alongside its microbial inoculant content.
• Works in soil or soilless media — formulated to colonize quickly in both traditional soil and soilless growing systems.

Who Should Use This

Growers introducing plants to new soil or soilless media at transplant time, who want microbial colonization support built into the same application as the fertilizer, are the right fit for Bio-Live rather than a straight NPK product.

About Down To Earth

Down To Earth has offered organic, microbially active blends like Bio-Live as part of a fertilizer lineup rooted in natural ingredient sourcing, tracing back to its founding as a small Eugene, Oregon storefront in 1977.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is mycorrhizal fungi doing in a fertilizer?

Mycorrhizal fungi form associations with plant roots that effectively extend the root system's reach, helping the plant pull in more nutrients and water than the roots could access alone. Bio-Live includes it alongside beneficial bacteria specifically to support that early root colonization.

How is Bio-Live typically applied at transplant time?

Work it into the soil or soilless media in the planting hole so the mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria make contact with the root ball right away. Follow current label directions for the rate suited to your container size or bed area.

Is Bio-Live 5-4-2 OMRI Listed?

Yes, Bio-Live is OMRI Listed alongside its microbial inoculant content, so the beneficial bacteria and fungi don't disqualify it from certified organic use. Verify the listing on your specific package against your certifier's current requirements before large-scale use.

What ingredients make up the Bio-Live blend?

The formula draws on Fish Bone Meal, Fish Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Crab Meal, Shrimp Meal, Langbeinite, Humates, and Kelp Meal for its nutrient content, on top of the mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria. That combination is built to feed the plant and the surrounding soil biology together.