Microbe Nutrients
Microbe Nutrients, is a non-toxic, dry concentrate that can be applied with bacteria to promote their growth. Used with compost teas, Microbe Nutrients enhances the action of soil inoculations. This is a complete soluble food that stimulates germination of bacterial spores into growing cells, multiplying numbers of beneficial bacteria.
Additional Info
Dextrose, yeast, soluble humic acid.
Mix in with Biostart or Defensor to give microbes a food source.
Microbe Nutrients
Food for Bacteria
Compatibility:
Microbe Nutrients is compatible with most organic fertilizers. Fertilizers, such as kelp or seaweed, fish, yucca, humic acid and fulvic acid are compatible and also feed beneficial bacteria. Before mixing large quantities of additional fertilizers or other materials, mix the materials in a jar to be sure contents stay in solution.
Packaging and Handling:
- Store in a cool dry place.
- Tightly reseal container after opening.
- Product is low risk and nontoxic.
- Do not inhale or avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, flush with water.
Application:
- Mix at the rate of 2 pounds of Microbe Nutrient to 1 quart of Biostart™ inoculant (8 pound/gallon). Can be mixed at up to 20 times this rate (i.e. 40 pound Microbe Nutrients to 1 quart Biostart™) to extend the effectiveness of bacteria.
- Half fill sprayer with water, turn on agitator, and sprinkle Microbe Nutrients powder into water.
- Add Biostart™ or Defensor to water, then dilute to volume.
- Apply by spraying onto foliage or the soil, or inject into irrigation system.
- After mixing with Microbe Nutrients, Biostart™ bacteria start growing. Apply within 1 day of mixing.