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"Big Foot ECTO Mycorrhizae – Beneficial Fungi for Stronger Roots
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$15.99
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"Big Foot ECTO Mycorrhizae – Beneficial Fungi for Stronger Roots
Regular price
$15.99
Plant Factory Direct
"Big Foot ECTO Mycorrhizae – Beneficial Fungi for Stronger Roots
Description
Big Foot ECTO- Mycorrhizae - Nitrogen Fixing Azospirillum
Specifically designed for Shrubs, Arborvitae, Oaks, Woody Plants, and Conifers
Big Foot ECTO-Mycorrhizae
Boost the strength, resilience, and long-term success of your plants with Big Foot ECTO-Mycorrhizae, a professional-grade fungal inoculant trusted by growers, landscapers, and serious gardeners. Specially formulated for trees, conifers, and woody ornamentals, this powerful blend helps establish thriving root systems that can withstand stress and perform at their best for years to come.
Ectomycorrhizal fungi form a natural symbiotic partnership with a plant’s root system. Instead of competing, they extend the root’s reach with a fine, web-like network of fungal threads that increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption. The result is a plant that takes in more phosphorus, nitrogen, and vital micronutrients—without the need for excessive fertilizers. In return, the fungi receive sugar compounds the plant produces through photosynthesis, creating a balanced and sustainable cycle beneath the soil.
With Big Foot ECTO-Mycorrhizae, you’re not just planting—you’re investing in healthier, deeper root development, improved transplant survival rates, and long-lasting plant vitality. Professional landscapers rely on it when installing new trees because it significantly reduces stress shock during establishment. Home gardeners appreciate it for the visible improvement in plant vigor and drought resistance, even seasons after application.
Key Benefits
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Promotes stronger, more extensive root systems
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Increases nutrient and water uptake naturally
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Improves tree and shrub survival during planting and transplanting
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Enhances long-term drought tolerance and resilience
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Works best on evergreens, conifers, oaks, beeches, birch, and other ectomycorrhiza-dependent species
How to Use
Simply apply Big Foot ECTO-Mycorrhizae directly to the planting hole or backfill soil when installing trees, shrubs, or conifers. Water thoroughly after planting to help activate the fungi.
Bring the extraordinary power of living soil biology to your landscape with Big Foot ECTO-Mycorrhizae—available now at Plant Factory Direct.
Specific Plant list for this product:
Alder, Hazelnut, Arctostaphylos, Hickory, Aspen, Hemlock, Basswood, Larch, Beech, Linden
Birch, Madrone, Chestnut, Manzanita, Chinquapin Oak, Cottonwood, Pecan, Douglas Fir
Pine, Eucalyptus, Poplar, Filbert, Spruce, Fir, Willow.
Ordering:
Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday – Wednesday. We do not want your order to sit in a warehouse or on a truck over the weekend.
Shipping:
Our Big Foot Mycorrhizae 2oz packages will ship UPS or USPS as per selected by you, alone separate from your plant order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Foot ECTO Mycorrhizae used for?
It’s an ectomycorrhizae inoculant that helps establish stronger, more functional root systems on many trees, conifers, and woody ornamentals. The mycorrhizal fungi for trees and shrubs extend the effective root area to improve water and nutrient uptake, especially phosphorus and micronutrients. It’s also formulated with nitrogen fixing Azospirillum to support healthier growth during establishment.
How do I apply Big Foot ECTO Mycorrhizae when planting?
Apply it directly in the planting hole so the woody plant root inoculant contacts roots or the root zone as backfill goes in. Water thoroughly after planting to help activate and move the beneficial organisms into the surrounding soil. For best results, avoid letting the root ball dry out during the first weeks after planting.
Will Big Foot ECTO Mycorrhizae work as mycorrhizal granules for all plants?
It performs best with ectomycorrhizae-associated species such as many oaks, pines, spruces, firs, birch, beech, and other woody plants. It may be less effective on plants that primarily form endomycorrhizae, so matching the inoculant type to the plant matters. If you’re unsure, focus use on trees and shrubs known to benefit from an ectomycorrhizae inoculant.