Microbe Life Plus-C, 1 gal (CA)

California-Compliant Microbial Culture Consortium, 1gal

California's regulatory framework for biological soil amendments requires specific formulation compliance that a general-use product doesn't automatically satisfy. Microbe Life Plus-C is built on the same culture consortium foundation as Photosynthesis Plus, reformulated to meet California's requirements, with a proprietary culture growth process built to perform across aerobic, facultative, anaerobic, and anoxic conditions and a shelf life of up to two years.

This 1gal size fits a mid-size California operation running a regular feeding schedule.

Key Features & Benefits

• Same Culture Consortium Foundation — built on the same microbial base as Photosynthesis Plus, reformulated for California compliance.
• Broad Environmental Performance — a proprietary culture growth process built for aerobic, facultative, anaerobic, and anoxic conditions.
• Up to Two-Year Shelf Life — formulated for extended storage stability before use.
• Layers onto a Base Feeding Program — fits into an existing California-compliant nutrient regimen without reformulating it.

Who Should Use Microbe Life Plus-C

California growers who need a state-compliant culture consortium formula to support photosynthesis and root-zone biology.

About Microbe Life Plus-C

Ecological Laboratories, founded in 1976 and based in Cape Coral, Florida, develops MICROBE-LIFT microbial formulations; Microbe Life Hydroponics is the company's brand extension into gardening and hydroponic markets. Plus-C is the company's California-compliant reformulation within the Photosynthesis Plus culture consortium line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microbe Life Plus-C contain?

It's built on the same culture consortium foundation as Photosynthesis Plus, reformulated to meet California's requirements. The underlying microbial approach carries over; the formulation itself is what's adjusted for compliance.

How does it support plant growth?

It's formulated to support nutrient uptake and distribution at both the foliar level and the root zone. The proprietary culture growth process is built to perform across aerobic, facultative, anaerobic, and anoxic conditions.

Why is this a California-specific formulation?

This listing is formulated to meet California's regulatory requirements for this product category. Growers outside California can use the general Photosynthesis Plus formula instead.

How long does Plus-C last in storage?

It carries a shelf life of up to two years when stored as directed. That extended stability makes it practical to buy ahead of a season rather than reorder mid-cycle.

Which size should I choose?

The 1qt size suits a home grower trying it on a smaller number of plants, while the 1gal and 2.5gal sizes fit mid-size operations. California growers running a full commercial program typically settle on the 2.5gal size once they know their dose rate.