Xtreme Gardening Mykos | 2.2lb - (Case of 6)

Granular Mycorrhizal Fungus Root Inoculant, 2.2lb

A newly transplanted root system spends its first weeks growing into medium it hasn't reached yet, and until it does, water and nutrient uptake are limited to whatever the existing roots can physically contact. Xtreme Gardening Mykos is a fast-growing, beneficial mycorrhizal fungus that forms a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, extending their functional reach and increasing nutrient and water uptake as the root system establishes.

This 2.2lb size covers a larger raised bed program or several rounds of container transplanting.

Key Features & Benefits

• Symbiotic mycorrhizal fungus — forms a relationship with plant roots rather than acting as a standalone fertilizer.
• Nutrient & water uptake boost — extends the root system's functional reach into surrounding growing medium.
• Front-line root defense — provides a first line of defense against environmental stresses, pathogens, and diseases at the root surface.
• Granular, mix-in format — works into potting mix, soil, or growing medium at transplant.

Who Should Use Granular Mykos

Growers transplanting into fresh medium, whether at potting-up, into a raised bed, or at initial planting, are the best fit for a granular mycorrhizal inoculant, since colonization starts as new roots grow out into treated medium. It works at any scale, from a single container to a full commercial production run, when matched to the right package size.

About Xtreme Gardening

Xtreme Gardening's granular Mykos formula uses the same Rhizophagus intraradices strain found across the company's Mykos wettable powder and Root Pak formats, packaged loose for mixing directly into growing medium. Products are cultivated and packaged in California and sold through several hundred garden supply dealers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does granular Mykos work?

The fungus forms a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, extending fine fungal filaments into the surrounding growing medium and increasing the root system's effective reach for water and nutrient uptake. Colonization begins as new roots grow into medium that's been treated with the granules.

How is granular Mykos applied?

Mix the granules directly into potting mix, soil, or growing medium at transplant so the fungus makes contact with the root ball as it establishes. It's most effective when applied at planting rather than added to an already-established root system.

Does Mykos replace a base fertilizer program?

No, it's a root zone inoculant rather than a nutrient source, and it works alongside an existing fertilizer program rather than replacing it. Its role is extending root uptake capacity, not supplying nutrients directly.

What does 'front-line defense' mean for this product?

As mycorrhizal fungi colonize the root surface, they occupy space and resources that pathogens would otherwise use to attack the root directly. This gives roots an added layer of protection against environmental stress and disease pressure during establishment.

What size should I buy?

The 1lb and 2.2lb sizes suit home gardens and smaller container counts, the 20lb and 50lb sizes fit larger commercial operations, and the 60-count 100g bag format suits growers who want a fixed, pre-portioned dose per plant or per bed. Matching size to your transplanting volume avoids overbuying product that loses viability in storage.