MICROBE Life Hydroponics Foliar Spray & Root Dip | 16oz - (Case of 12)

Ecto and Endo Mycorrhizal Foliar Spray and Root Treatment, 16oz

Transplant shock and slow root establishment are common failure points whether a grower is moving seedlings into a bed or dipping bare-root stock before planting. MICROBE Life Hydroponics Foliar Spray & Root Dip combines both ecto and endo mycorrhizal fungi with rare earth humates in a single formula usable as a foliar spray, a root dip, or a drench depending on the application.

This case of 12 16oz containers is sized for growers who need a versatile treatment on hand for transplanting, dipping bare-root stock, or spot-drenching established plants.

Key Features & Benefits

• Ecto and endo mycorrhizal fungi — covers both major mycorrhizal types rather than just one.
• Rare earth humate content — adds a conditioning component alongside the mycorrhizal fungi.
• Three application methods — usable as a foliar spray, a root dip, or a drench.
• Transplant support — suited to reducing transplant shock during bare-root or seedling planting.
• Case-packaged 16oz sizing — sold as a case of 12 for grower or retail stocking.

Who Should Use Foliar Spray & Root Dip

This product fits growers transplanting seedlings or bare-root stock who want mycorrhizal support applied flexibly, whether that means a quick root dip before planting or a foliar spray afterward.

About Ecological Laboratories

Ecological Laboratories has developed microbial formulations for water quality and waste management since 1976 from its Cape Coral, Florida facility, and its Microbe Life Hydroponics brand carries that same research focus into root-zone and foliar plant care products like Foliar Spray & Root Dip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ecto and endo mycorrhizal fungi?

Endo mycorrhizal fungi grow inside plant root cells, while ecto mycorrhizal fungi form a sheath around the outside of roots instead of penetrating them; different plant families tend to associate with one type or the other. Including both in one formula is meant to cover a broader range of plant types than either type alone.

How do I use this as a root dip versus a foliar spray?

For a root dip, mix the product per label directions and dip bare-root stock or seedling roots before planting; for a foliar spray, dilute and apply directly to leaf surfaces instead. The same formula works either way, so the application method depends on what stage of planting or maintenance you're addressing.

When is the best time to use this on transplants?

Apply it at the time of transplanting, either as a root dip just before planting or as a drench immediately after, so the mycorrhizal fungi have the best chance to establish alongside the developing root system. Waiting too long after transplanting reduces how effectively the fungi can colonize the root zone.

What do the rare earth humates add to this formula?

Humates act as a soil or media conditioner that can improve how available existing nutrients are to plant roots, working alongside the mycorrhizal fungi rather than replacing their function. Together, the combination is meant to support both root establishment and nutrient uptake.

Can this be used as a drench on established plants, or only at transplant?

It can be used as a drench on established plants as well as at transplanting, though the mycorrhizal relationship generally establishes most effectively when applied early in a plant's root development. Established plants can still benefit from a drench application as part of routine root-zone maintenance.