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    Where do you get that Mycowhatsits Stuffie ?

    I know there was a thread some months ago discussing using mycorhizzal fungi for growing brassicas and fruit and tatties and what not, but now that the money spending season is upon us I suddenly realise I lack three vital facts.
    Who makes the preparations ?
    How much do they cost ?
    Where do you get them ?
    Answers on a postcard...
    There's no point reading history if you don't use the lessons it teaches.

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    Snohare it is mostly sold in packs / sachets and one common trade name is 'Rootgrow'. Expensive stuff - Monty Don showed it being used on bare root roses - wet the roots and sprinkle a small handful of the pellets onto the roots where it does most good.
    Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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      I don[t know why I'm telling you this as it lessens my chances of winning considerably but go here
      http://www.*************.co.uk/compe...593&magCode=KG

      Just found something else I'm not allowed to write! You need to enter "kitchen garden" as one word where the **** are!
      Last edited by veggiechicken; 20-03-2012, 04:48 PM.

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      • #4
        Here's another link Plant care - dragonfli

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          *************

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            Ay up Snohare a quick search on here throws up 2 threads ............. http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...earchid=424546
            He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

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            • #7
              I bought some at Dobbies, by T&M, £2.99 for a small pack, enough, if I remember for 80 3.5cm pots. I did buy it really for the rose son No2 got me for Mother's day.
              I could not live without a garden, it is my place to unwind and recover, to marvel at the power of all growing things, even weeds!
              Now a little Shrinking Violet.

              http://potagerplot.blogspot.com/

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              • #8
                I read somewhere that it's naturally available in leafmould ...?
                All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                  I went to the edible gardening show on Saturday and getting some of this mycro whatsit stuff was top of my agenda, I really wanted to talk to someone about it. Felt very let down by the whole show, far too many chutney producers and not enough expertise at all. No one was able to talk to me about or sell me any, would have been better off spending the entrance money and £25 spent on petrol, buying a vat full of rootgrow off ebay !! hope it works, when I finally get my hands on it. I'm intrigued
                  Last edited by smilingshoe; 20-03-2012, 08:33 PM.

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                  • #10
                    I saw MF at the edible garden show but it was more expensive there than I can buy it locally. It's great stuff for establishing plants and trees. I've been using it for about three years now. First saw it at David Austin. Rootgrow is one form of it and that's the one I commonly buy.
                    Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                    Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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                    • #11
                      VVG, does the stuff you buy work for different sorts of plants ? The stuff I used this last year for my peas and beans was specific to legumes; from that thread that I couldn't find, it seemed that there are now separate varieties for brassicas and potatoes. Sadly, Bearded Bloke's link doesn't work, and I have yet to find the question to answer in the competition in That Place Whose Name We Dare Not Type. (But thanks anyway, Veggie.)
                      Still, if worse comes to worst, I can always get that Dragonfli kit, instead of different ones for each type of plant. Worth a go, methinks...
                      Ta for the help, brilliant as ever folks !
                      There's no point reading history if you don't use the lessons it teaches.

                      Head-hunted member of the Nutter's Club - can I get my cranium back please ?

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                      • #12
                        Snohare, there is no question. You just put your details in and you've entered - it does thank you for entering so you know you've done it. Does that make sense?

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                          You just put your details in and you've entered - it does thank you for entering so you know you've done it. Does that make sense?
                          Yes, thank you, no question about it !
                          There's no point reading history if you don't use the lessons it teaches.

                          Head-hunted member of the Nutter's Club - can I get my cranium back please ?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by snohare View Post
                            VVG, does the stuff you buy work for different sorts of plants ? The stuff I used this last year for my peas and beans was specific to legumes; from that thread that I couldn't find, it seemed that there are now separate varieties for brassicas and potatoes. Sadly, Bearded Bloke's link doesn't work, and I have yet to find the question to answer in the competition in That Place Whose Name We Dare Not Type. (But thanks anyway, Veggie.)
                            Still, if worse comes to worst, I can always get that Dragonfli kit, instead of different ones for each type of plant. Worth a go, methinks...
                            Ta for the help, brilliant as ever folks !
                            Are you referring to pea and bean booster which you dust your slightly damp seeds into?
                            The Rootgrow I use is in granular form rather than a dust/powder. I use it on everything I plant in my flower borders but have never used it on veg. I used it under my fruit trees in the orchard area of the garden. I've found it to be very good but have never performed a scientific compare and contrast test. It certainly works on roses, other shrubs and trees.
                            I last used it under my Black Lace Elderflower because I want one as hoooooge as Zazen's
                            Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                            Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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                            • #15
                              Seems that search results are time limited Never mind repeated it & got .....

                              http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ght=Mycorrhiza

                              &

                              http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ght=Mycorrhiza

                              HTH
                              He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                              Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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