Down to Earth Bio-Live 5-4-2 | 50lb - OMRI Listed

Organic Fertilizer Mix with Beneficial Bacteria and Mycorrhizae for Plant Development (50lb)

Down to Earth Bio-Live 5-4-2 is an OMRI Listed organic fertilizer mix that combines nutrient-providing ingredients with beneficial bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi. Formulated to stimulate rooting, vigor, and plant development, it supports rapid colonization of soil and soilless growing media, making it a versatile option for transplanting and plant establishment.

The 50lb size suits larger-scale organic growing operations that use Bio-Live 5-4-2 regularly across multiple beds, transplanting cycles, or soilless growing systems.

Key Features & Benefits

• Beneficial Bacteria and Mycorrhizal Fungi — Inoculates soil and growing media with microbial life to support rooting and plant establishment.
• 5-4-2 Organic NPK — Provides balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from organic sources.
• OMRI Listed — Approved for certified organic production.
• Supports Rapid Soil Colonization — Formulated to encourage quick microbial establishment in both soil and soilless mixes.
• Broad Ingredient Profile — Includes Fish Bone Meal, Fish Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Crab Meal, Shrimp Meal, Langbeinite, Humates, Kelp Meal, Mycorrhizal Fungi, and Beneficial Bacteria.

Who Should Use Down to Earth Bio-Live 5-4-2

Bio-Live 5-4-2 suits organic growers and gardeners who want to support plant establishment with both organic nutrients and beneficial microbial life. It is particularly useful at transplant time or when introducing plants to new soils or soilless growing media where microbial colonization support is beneficial.

Ingredients and Microbial Life

The Bio-Live 5-4-2 formula draws from fish and marine sources — Fish Bone Meal, Fish Meal, Crab Meal, Shrimp Meal — for NPK and trace minerals; Alfalfa Meal for additional nitrogen and growth stimulants; Langbeinite for sulfur, magnesium, and potassium; Humates for soil organic matter; Kelp Meal for micronutrients; and Mycorrhizal Fungi and Beneficial Bacteria to support root colonization and soil biology. Together these ingredients feed both the plant and the soil microbial community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is mycorrhizal fungi and why is it in Bio-Live 5-4-2?

Mycorrhizal fungi form associations with plant roots, extending the effective root zone and improving nutrient and water uptake. Bio-Live 5-4-2 includes mycorrhizal fungi alongside beneficial bacteria to support early root colonization and plant establishment.

Can Bio-Live 5-4-2 be used with soilless mixes?

Yes. It encourages rapid colonization in both soil and soilless growing media, making it suited to container growing, hydroponic substrates, and transplanting into soilless mixes.

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

Yes. Down to Earth Bio-Live 5-4-2 is OMRI Listed and appropriate for use in certified organic production.

What ingredients are in Bio-Live 5-4-2?

The blend includes Fish Bone Meal, Fish Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Crab Meal, Shrimp Meal, Langbeinite, Humates, Kelp Meal, Mycorrhizal Fungi, and Beneficial Bacteria.

Can Bio-Live 5-4-2 be combined with other Down to Earth fertilizers?

Yes. Bio-Live 5-4-2 can be combined with other Down to Earth fertilizers to further support plant growth while maintaining the microbial component.