What is Ecothrive Biosys?
Biosys is a concentrated powdered microbial inoculant that mixes with water to create an instant microbial tea containing beneficial bacteria, endomycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma and biological catalysts.
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Ecothrive Biosys 50g - Instant Microbial Tea with Mycorrhizae & Beneficial Bacteria
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Ecothrive Biosys 50g is a highly concentrated instant microbial tea combining endomycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma, beneficial bacteria and natural biological catalysts in one easy-to-use powder. Simply mix with water and apply to the root zone to introduce a diverse population of beneficial microorganisms that support root function, nutrient and water uptake, organic matter cycling and resilient plant growth.
Unlike a traditional aerated compost tea, Biosys requires no lengthy brewing process, pumps or air stones for normal soil and coco applications. The powder activates rapidly when mixed with water, providing growers with a convenient way to introduce beneficial biology during propagation, after potting-on, throughout active growth and during periods of plant stress.
Biosys combines five species of endomycorrhizal fungi, two species of Trichoderma and a diverse population of beneficial bacteria, including Bacillus, Pseudomonas and nitrogen-fixing organisms. The formula is supported by humic and fulvic acids, amino acids, enzymes, yeasts, proteins, carbohydrates and seaweed extract.
Ecothrive's improved formulation uses finer-grade humic acids, fulvic acids and seaweed extract to create a more homogeneous powder. This helps ensure that even small measured doses contain a consistent blend of the complete formulation, while also allowing the powder to dissolve faster with less sediment.
Suitable for soil, living soil, coco and hydroponic cultivation, Biosys is particularly valuable during propagation and transplanting, but can continue to be used throughout the crop cycle to maintain an active and diverse root-zone ecosystem.
Why choose Ecothrive Biosys?
- Instant microbial tea - rapidly introduces a diverse community of beneficial microorganisms without lengthy brewing.
- Five endomycorrhizal species - provides a broad mycorrhizal inoculum to support root interaction and nutrient acquisition.
- Two Trichoderma species - beneficial fungi adapted to root-zone colonisation and organic matter decomposition.
- Diverse beneficial bacteria - includes Bacillus, Pseudomonas and nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.
- Supports root development - particularly valuable during propagation, potting-on and establishment.
- Improves nutrient uptake - beneficial microorganisms help mobilise and cycle nutrients around the rhizosphere.
- Supports water uptake - mycorrhizal associations can increase the effective nutrient and water gathering area of plant roots.
- Promotes biological activity - ideal for living soil and biologically managed growing media.
- Supports organic matter cycling - bacteria and fungi contribute to the decomposition and recycling of organic material.
- Helps during environmental stress - Ecothrive provides a dedicated higher-rate programme for stress recovery.
- Natural microbial catalysts - includes humic acids, fulvic acids, amino acids, enzymes, yeasts, proteins, carbohydrates and seaweed extract.
- Fast activation - designed to become active within minutes of mixing.
- Suitable for soil & coco - straightforward root drench application for container-grown plants.
- Suitable for recirculating hydroponics - can be used at a specific reduced rate in an actively aerated reservoir.
- Highly concentrated - established soil and coco plants require only 0.5g/L.
A diverse microbial inoculant for the root zone
A healthy rhizosphere is not dominated by a single microorganism. Ecothrive therefore formulated Biosys around a broad consortium of bacteria and fungi that perform different biological roles around plant roots.
The formula includes endomycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma and multiple beneficial bacterial species. These organisms interact with plant roots and the growing medium in different ways, helping create a more biologically active root environment.
Some of the Bacillus, Pseudomonas and nitrogen-fixing bacteria included in Biosys are classed as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. These microorganisms colonise the rhizosphere and can produce plant-active substances such as auxins and cytokinins.
Rather than relying on one biological mechanism, Biosys is designed to introduce a diverse community that supports root development, nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition and overall rhizosphere function.
Five species of endomycorrhizal fungi
Biosys contains five species of endomycorrhizal fungi with a combined declared concentration of 125 propagules per gram.
Mycorrhizal fungi form a close biological relationship with compatible plant roots. Once established, microscopic fungal structures extend through the surrounding growing medium beyond the immediate root surface.
This expanded biological network can help plants access water and nutrients from a greater volume of growing medium, making mycorrhizae particularly valuable during establishment and throughout active growth.
Direct root contact during early establishment is particularly useful because mycorrhizal fungi need living roots to form their symbiotic relationship.
Trichoderma for an active rhizosphere
Biosys contains both Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma viride, with a combined declared population of 3.5 million CFU per gram.
Trichoderma are free-living beneficial fungi well adapted to colonising the root zone. They contribute to the decomposition and cycling of organic material and compete within the rhizosphere.
Ecothrive describes Trichoderma as biological "security guards" around plant roots because of their ability to compete with and antagonise certain undesirable fungi while supporting a biologically active root environment.
Beneficial bacteria & plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
Biosys contains a diverse bacterial population with a combined declared concentration of approximately 14 million CFU per gram.
The bacterial blend includes species from genera such as Azospirillum, Gluconacetobacter, Bacillus and Pseudomonas.
These organisms perform different roles within the rhizosphere. Ecothrive highlights nutrient cycling, nitrogen fixation and the production of naturally occurring plant growth-promoting compounds among the functions represented by the bacterial consortium.
Combining bacteria with mycorrhizal fungi and Trichoderma gives Biosys a much broader biological profile than a single-species microbial inoculant.
More than just bacteria & fungi
The microorganisms in Biosys are supported by a broad spectrum of microbial catalysts and plant growth-promoting inputs.
These include humic acids, fulvic acids, amino acids, enzymes, yeasts, proteins, carbohydrates and seaweed extract.
Ecothrive's improved Biosys formula uses finer-grade humic acids, fulvic acids and seaweed extract, creating a more homogeneous powder. This means a small scoop is more representative of the complete formulation and the powder dissolves more rapidly with reduced sediment.
How to use Ecothrive Biosys
Propagation & potting-on
Mix 1g of Biosys per litre of water.
Use for watering newly potted plants. For seeds and cuttings, propagation plugs can be pre-soaked in the solution for approximately 15 minutes before use.
Established plants in soil or coco
Mix 0.5g per litre of water and apply to the growing medium. Repeat approximately every 1-2 weeks.
Ecothrive recommends using Biosys with water or a half-strength nutrient solution for this application.
Recirculating hydroponic systems
Mix 2.5g per 10 litres of water, equivalent to 0.25g/L. Repeat every 1-2 weeks with each reservoir change.
For recirculating hydroponic use, the nutrient solution must be actively aerated.
Stress recovery
Mix 1g per litre of water and apply with water or a low-strength nutrient solution. Ecothrive recommends two applications with approximately five days between treatments.
Mixing Biosys correctly
Biosys is designed to be easy to prepare. For larger volumes of solution, Ecothrive recommends making a concentrate first.
Add the required amount of Biosys to a small quantity of tepid water and stir thoroughly until dispersed. The concentrate can then be diluted into the required final volume.
Ecothrive gives an example of dissolving 10g in approximately 250ml of tepid water before adding it to the main irrigation volume.
This approach makes it easier to disperse the powder evenly, particularly when preparing larger irrigation tanks.
Use dechlorinated water for beneficial microbes
Biosys can technically be mixed with different water sources, but Ecothrive recommends dechlorinated water wherever possible because chlorine and chloramine are intended to suppress microorganisms.
This is particularly important when introducing a concentrated microbial product whose purpose is to establish beneficial organisms around plant roots.
Ecothrive Neutralise can be added to tap water before preparing Biosys to rapidly remove chlorine and chloramine. This is especially useful where the local water supply contains chloramine, which is considerably more persistent than free chlorine.
Biosys in living soil
Biosys fits naturally into living soil cultivation because its purpose is to increase the diversity and activity of beneficial organisms around plant roots.
Ecothrive's current living soil programmes use Biosys alongside Bio-Blend as an optional but highly recommended biological enhancement.
For pots up to approximately 25L, Ecothrive's living soil guidance incorporates beneficial biology regularly. For larger pots and living soil beds, Biosys and Bio-Blend can be alternated to provide a cost-effective way of maintaining biological activity.
Biosys can also be used alongside Ecothrive Charge, Life-Cycle and Soil Food products as part of a wider biologically managed nutrition programme.
How far does Ecothrive Biosys 50g go?
Because application rates change according to use, the treatment capacity of a 50g pack varies:
| Propagation & potting-on | 1g/L - approximately 50L of solution |
|---|---|
| Established soil & coco plants | 0.5g/L - approximately 100L of solution |
| Recirculating hydroponics | 0.25g/L - approximately 200L of reservoir solution |
| Stress recovery | 1g/L - approximately 50L of solution |
Ecothrive Biosys microbial analysis
Endomycorrhizal fungi
| Rhizophagus irregularis | 43 propagules/g |
|---|---|
| Septoglomus deserticola | 32 propagules/g |
| Claroideoglomus etunicatum | 20 propagules/g |
| Funneliformis mosseae | 15 propagules/g |
| Claroideoglomus claroideum | 15 propagules/g |
| Total endomycorrhizae | 125 propagules/g |
Trichoderma
| Trichoderma harzianum | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
|---|---|
| Trichoderma viride | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Total Trichoderma | 3,500,000 CFU/g |
Beneficial bacteria
| Azospirillum brasilense | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
|---|---|
| Azospirillum lipoferum | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus megaterium | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus azotofixans | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus circulans | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus pumilus | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus subtilis | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus amyloliquefaciens | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus mycoides | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus firmus | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus polymyxa | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Pseudomonas striata | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Pseudomonas fluorescens | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Pseudomonas putida | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Total beneficial bacteria | 14,000,000 CFU/g |
Ecothrive Biosys 50g product details
| Brand | Ecothrive |
|---|---|
| Product | Biosys |
| Product type | Instant microbial tea & root-zone inoculant |
| Pack size | 50g |
| Outer case quantity | 15 x 50g packs |
| Microbial groups | Endomycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma & beneficial bacteria |
| Endomycorrhizae | 5 species, 125 propagules/g combined |
| Trichoderma | 2 species, 3.5 million CFU/g combined |
| Beneficial bacteria | 14 million CFU/g combined |
| Additional biological inputs | Humic acids, fulvic acids, amino acids, enzymes, yeasts, proteins, carbohydrates & seaweed extract |
| Propagation rate | 1g/L |
| Established soil/coco rate | 0.5g/L every 1-2 weeks |
| Recirculating hydroponic rate | 2.5g/10L every 1-2 weeks with reservoir changes |
| Stress recovery rate | 1g/L, applied twice approximately 5 days apart |
| Suitable systems | Living soil, conventional soil, coco & actively aerated recirculating hydroponics |
| Preferred water | Dechlorinated water |
| Brewing required | No for standard soil/coco applications - mix with water & apply |
Ecothrive Biosys 50g FAQs
Does Biosys need to be brewed like compost tea?
No. For normal soil and coco applications there is no lengthy brewing process. Mix the powder thoroughly with water and apply it to the root zone. Recirculating hydroponic applications require the nutrient solution to be actively aerated.
Does Ecothrive Biosys contain mycorrhizal fungi?
Yes. The current formulation contains five endomycorrhizal species with a combined concentration of 125 propagules per gram.
Does Biosys contain Trichoderma?
Yes. Biosys contains Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma viride at a combined declared concentration of 3.5 million CFU per gram.
What bacteria are in Ecothrive Biosys?
Biosys contains a diverse bacterial consortium including Azospirillum, Gluconacetobacter, Bacillus and Pseudomonas species, with a combined declared bacterial population of approximately 14 million CFU per gram.
When is the best time to use Biosys?
Biosys is particularly useful during propagation and potting-on, when establishing a biologically active relationship between roots and beneficial microorganisms is especially valuable. It can then be reapplied throughout active growth.
Can Biosys be used in living soil?
Yes. Biosys is well suited to living soil and is included within Ecothrive's own living soil programmes as an optional biological enhancement for increasing microbial activity and supporting nutrient uptake.
Can Biosys be used in coco?
Yes. Established coco-grown plants can be treated at 0.5g/L approximately every 1-2 weeks, using water or a half-strength nutrient solution.
Can Biosys be used in hydroponics?
Yes. Ecothrive provides a specific rate of 2.5g per 10L for recirculating hydroponic systems. The reservoir must be actively aerated when Biosys is used in this way.
Should I use tap water with Biosys?
Biosys performs best with dechlorinated water because chlorine and chloramine can negatively affect beneficial microorganisms. Where necessary, treat source water before adding Biosys.
Can Ecothrive Neutralise be used before Biosys?
Yes. Neutralise is designed to remove chlorine and chloramine from source water and is particularly useful when preparing water for microbial products such as Biosys.
Can Biosys be used when transplanting?
Yes. Potting-on and transplanting are key applications for Biosys. Ecothrive recommends 1g/L for newly potted plants, helping introduce beneficial microorganisms directly into the developing root zone.
Can Biosys help plants recover from stress?
Ecothrive provides a dedicated stress-recovery programme using 1g/L with water or a low-strength nutrient solution, applied twice approximately five days apart.
Can Biosys be used with Ecothrive Charge?
Yes. The products are complementary. Charge provides mealworm frass, organic nutrition and chitin, while Biosys directly introduces a diverse consortium of beneficial bacteria and fungi into the root zone.
How far does a 50g pack of Biosys go?
A 50g pack makes approximately 100L of solution for established soil or coco plants at 0.5g/L, 50L for propagation or stress recovery at 1g/L, or 200L of recirculating hydroponic solution at 0.25g/L.
Ecothrive Biosys 50g - Instant Microbial Tea with Mycorrhizae & Beneficial Bacteria
Please sign in to see pricing
600
£6.00
Unit price perEcothrive Biosys 50g is a highly concentrated instant microbial tea combining endomycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma, beneficial bacteria and natural biological catalysts in one easy-to-use powder. Simply mix with water and apply to the root zone to introduce a diverse population of beneficial microorganisms that support root function, nutrient and water uptake, organic matter cycling and resilient plant growth.
Unlike a traditional aerated compost tea, Biosys requires no lengthy brewing process, pumps or air stones for normal soil and coco applications. The powder activates rapidly when mixed with water, providing growers with a convenient way to introduce beneficial biology during propagation, after potting-on, throughout active growth and during periods of plant stress.
Biosys combines five species of endomycorrhizal fungi, two species of Trichoderma and a diverse population of beneficial bacteria, including Bacillus, Pseudomonas and nitrogen-fixing organisms. The formula is supported by humic and fulvic acids, amino acids, enzymes, yeasts, proteins, carbohydrates and seaweed extract.
Ecothrive's improved formulation uses finer-grade humic acids, fulvic acids and seaweed extract to create a more homogeneous powder. This helps ensure that even small measured doses contain a consistent blend of the complete formulation, while also allowing the powder to dissolve faster with less sediment.
Suitable for soil, living soil, coco and hydroponic cultivation, Biosys is particularly valuable during propagation and transplanting, but can continue to be used throughout the crop cycle to maintain an active and diverse root-zone ecosystem.
Why choose Ecothrive Biosys?
- Instant microbial tea - rapidly introduces a diverse community of beneficial microorganisms without lengthy brewing.
- Five endomycorrhizal species - provides a broad mycorrhizal inoculum to support root interaction and nutrient acquisition.
- Two Trichoderma species - beneficial fungi adapted to root-zone colonisation and organic matter decomposition.
- Diverse beneficial bacteria - includes Bacillus, Pseudomonas and nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.
- Supports root development - particularly valuable during propagation, potting-on and establishment.
- Improves nutrient uptake - beneficial microorganisms help mobilise and cycle nutrients around the rhizosphere.
- Supports water uptake - mycorrhizal associations can increase the effective nutrient and water gathering area of plant roots.
- Promotes biological activity - ideal for living soil and biologically managed growing media.
- Supports organic matter cycling - bacteria and fungi contribute to the decomposition and recycling of organic material.
- Helps during environmental stress - Ecothrive provides a dedicated higher-rate programme for stress recovery.
- Natural microbial catalysts - includes humic acids, fulvic acids, amino acids, enzymes, yeasts, proteins, carbohydrates and seaweed extract.
- Fast activation - designed to become active within minutes of mixing.
- Suitable for soil & coco - straightforward root drench application for container-grown plants.
- Suitable for recirculating hydroponics - can be used at a specific reduced rate in an actively aerated reservoir.
- Highly concentrated - established soil and coco plants require only 0.5g/L.
A diverse microbial inoculant for the root zone
A healthy rhizosphere is not dominated by a single microorganism. Ecothrive therefore formulated Biosys around a broad consortium of bacteria and fungi that perform different biological roles around plant roots.
The formula includes endomycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma and multiple beneficial bacterial species. These organisms interact with plant roots and the growing medium in different ways, helping create a more biologically active root environment.
Some of the Bacillus, Pseudomonas and nitrogen-fixing bacteria included in Biosys are classed as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. These microorganisms colonise the rhizosphere and can produce plant-active substances such as auxins and cytokinins.
Rather than relying on one biological mechanism, Biosys is designed to introduce a diverse community that supports root development, nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition and overall rhizosphere function.
Five species of endomycorrhizal fungi
Biosys contains five species of endomycorrhizal fungi with a combined declared concentration of 125 propagules per gram.
Mycorrhizal fungi form a close biological relationship with compatible plant roots. Once established, microscopic fungal structures extend through the surrounding growing medium beyond the immediate root surface.
This expanded biological network can help plants access water and nutrients from a greater volume of growing medium, making mycorrhizae particularly valuable during establishment and throughout active growth.
Direct root contact during early establishment is particularly useful because mycorrhizal fungi need living roots to form their symbiotic relationship.
Trichoderma for an active rhizosphere
Biosys contains both Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma viride, with a combined declared population of 3.5 million CFU per gram.
Trichoderma are free-living beneficial fungi well adapted to colonising the root zone. They contribute to the decomposition and cycling of organic material and compete within the rhizosphere.
Ecothrive describes Trichoderma as biological "security guards" around plant roots because of their ability to compete with and antagonise certain undesirable fungi while supporting a biologically active root environment.
Beneficial bacteria & plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
Biosys contains a diverse bacterial population with a combined declared concentration of approximately 14 million CFU per gram.
The bacterial blend includes species from genera such as Azospirillum, Gluconacetobacter, Bacillus and Pseudomonas.
These organisms perform different roles within the rhizosphere. Ecothrive highlights nutrient cycling, nitrogen fixation and the production of naturally occurring plant growth-promoting compounds among the functions represented by the bacterial consortium.
Combining bacteria with mycorrhizal fungi and Trichoderma gives Biosys a much broader biological profile than a single-species microbial inoculant.
More than just bacteria & fungi
The microorganisms in Biosys are supported by a broad spectrum of microbial catalysts and plant growth-promoting inputs.
These include humic acids, fulvic acids, amino acids, enzymes, yeasts, proteins, carbohydrates and seaweed extract.
Ecothrive's improved Biosys formula uses finer-grade humic acids, fulvic acids and seaweed extract, creating a more homogeneous powder. This means a small scoop is more representative of the complete formulation and the powder dissolves more rapidly with reduced sediment.
How to use Ecothrive Biosys
Propagation & potting-on
Mix 1g of Biosys per litre of water.
Use for watering newly potted plants. For seeds and cuttings, propagation plugs can be pre-soaked in the solution for approximately 15 minutes before use.
Established plants in soil or coco
Mix 0.5g per litre of water and apply to the growing medium. Repeat approximately every 1-2 weeks.
Ecothrive recommends using Biosys with water or a half-strength nutrient solution for this application.
Recirculating hydroponic systems
Mix 2.5g per 10 litres of water, equivalent to 0.25g/L. Repeat every 1-2 weeks with each reservoir change.
For recirculating hydroponic use, the nutrient solution must be actively aerated.
Stress recovery
Mix 1g per litre of water and apply with water or a low-strength nutrient solution. Ecothrive recommends two applications with approximately five days between treatments.
Mixing Biosys correctly
Biosys is designed to be easy to prepare. For larger volumes of solution, Ecothrive recommends making a concentrate first.
Add the required amount of Biosys to a small quantity of tepid water and stir thoroughly until dispersed. The concentrate can then be diluted into the required final volume.
Ecothrive gives an example of dissolving 10g in approximately 250ml of tepid water before adding it to the main irrigation volume.
This approach makes it easier to disperse the powder evenly, particularly when preparing larger irrigation tanks.
Use dechlorinated water for beneficial microbes
Biosys can technically be mixed with different water sources, but Ecothrive recommends dechlorinated water wherever possible because chlorine and chloramine are intended to suppress microorganisms.
This is particularly important when introducing a concentrated microbial product whose purpose is to establish beneficial organisms around plant roots.
Ecothrive Neutralise can be added to tap water before preparing Biosys to rapidly remove chlorine and chloramine. This is especially useful where the local water supply contains chloramine, which is considerably more persistent than free chlorine.
Biosys in living soil
Biosys fits naturally into living soil cultivation because its purpose is to increase the diversity and activity of beneficial organisms around plant roots.
Ecothrive's current living soil programmes use Biosys alongside Bio-Blend as an optional but highly recommended biological enhancement.
For pots up to approximately 25L, Ecothrive's living soil guidance incorporates beneficial biology regularly. For larger pots and living soil beds, Biosys and Bio-Blend can be alternated to provide a cost-effective way of maintaining biological activity.
Biosys can also be used alongside Ecothrive Charge, Life-Cycle and Soil Food products as part of a wider biologically managed nutrition programme.
How far does Ecothrive Biosys 50g go?
Because application rates change according to use, the treatment capacity of a 50g pack varies:
| Propagation & potting-on | 1g/L - approximately 50L of solution |
|---|---|
| Established soil & coco plants | 0.5g/L - approximately 100L of solution |
| Recirculating hydroponics | 0.25g/L - approximately 200L of reservoir solution |
| Stress recovery | 1g/L - approximately 50L of solution |
Ecothrive Biosys microbial analysis
Endomycorrhizal fungi
| Rhizophagus irregularis | 43 propagules/g |
|---|---|
| Septoglomus deserticola | 32 propagules/g |
| Claroideoglomus etunicatum | 20 propagules/g |
| Funneliformis mosseae | 15 propagules/g |
| Claroideoglomus claroideum | 15 propagules/g |
| Total endomycorrhizae | 125 propagules/g |
Trichoderma
| Trichoderma harzianum | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
|---|---|
| Trichoderma viride | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Total Trichoderma | 3,500,000 CFU/g |
Beneficial bacteria
| Azospirillum brasilense | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
|---|---|
| Azospirillum lipoferum | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus megaterium | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus azotofixans | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus circulans | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus pumilus | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus subtilis | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus amyloliquefaciens | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus mycoides | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus firmus | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Bacillus polymyxa | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Pseudomonas striata | 525,000 CFU/g |
| Pseudomonas fluorescens | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Pseudomonas putida | 1,750,000 CFU/g |
| Total beneficial bacteria | 14,000,000 CFU/g |
Ecothrive Biosys 50g product details
| Brand | Ecothrive |
|---|---|
| Product | Biosys |
| Product type | Instant microbial tea & root-zone inoculant |
| Pack size | 50g |
| Outer case quantity | 15 x 50g packs |
| Microbial groups | Endomycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma & beneficial bacteria |
| Endomycorrhizae | 5 species, 125 propagules/g combined |
| Trichoderma | 2 species, 3.5 million CFU/g combined |
| Beneficial bacteria | 14 million CFU/g combined |
| Additional biological inputs | Humic acids, fulvic acids, amino acids, enzymes, yeasts, proteins, carbohydrates & seaweed extract |
| Propagation rate | 1g/L |
| Established soil/coco rate | 0.5g/L every 1-2 weeks |
| Recirculating hydroponic rate | 2.5g/10L every 1-2 weeks with reservoir changes |
| Stress recovery rate | 1g/L, applied twice approximately 5 days apart |
| Suitable systems | Living soil, conventional soil, coco & actively aerated recirculating hydroponics |
| Preferred water | Dechlorinated water |
| Brewing required | No for standard soil/coco applications - mix with water & apply |
Ecothrive Biosys 50g FAQs
What is Ecothrive Biosys?
Biosys is a concentrated powdered microbial inoculant that mixes with water to create an instant microbial tea containing beneficial bacteria, endomycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma and biological catalysts.
Does Biosys need to be brewed like compost tea?
No. For normal soil and coco applications there is no lengthy brewing process. Mix the powder thoroughly with water and apply it to the root zone. Recirculating hydroponic applications require the nutrient solution to be actively aerated.
Does Ecothrive Biosys contain mycorrhizal fungi?
Yes. The current formulation contains five endomycorrhizal species with a combined concentration of 125 propagules per gram.
Does Biosys contain Trichoderma?
Yes. Biosys contains Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma viride at a combined declared concentration of 3.5 million CFU per gram.
What bacteria are in Ecothrive Biosys?
Biosys contains a diverse bacterial consortium including Azospirillum, Gluconacetobacter, Bacillus and Pseudomonas species, with a combined declared bacterial population of approximately 14 million CFU per gram.
When is the best time to use Biosys?
Biosys is particularly useful during propagation and potting-on, when establishing a biologically active relationship between roots and beneficial microorganisms is especially valuable. It can then be reapplied throughout active growth.
Can Biosys be used in living soil?
Yes. Biosys is well suited to living soil and is included within Ecothrive's own living soil programmes as an optional biological enhancement for increasing microbial activity and supporting nutrient uptake.
Can Biosys be used in coco?
Yes. Established coco-grown plants can be treated at 0.5g/L approximately every 1-2 weeks, using water or a half-strength nutrient solution.
Can Biosys be used in hydroponics?
Yes. Ecothrive provides a specific rate of 2.5g per 10L for recirculating hydroponic systems. The reservoir must be actively aerated when Biosys is used in this way.
Should I use tap water with Biosys?
Biosys performs best with dechlorinated water because chlorine and chloramine can negatively affect beneficial microorganisms. Where necessary, treat source water before adding Biosys.
Can Ecothrive Neutralise be used before Biosys?
Yes. Neutralise is designed to remove chlorine and chloramine from source water and is particularly useful when preparing water for microbial products such as Biosys.
Can Biosys be used when transplanting?
Yes. Potting-on and transplanting are key applications for Biosys. Ecothrive recommends 1g/L for newly potted plants, helping introduce beneficial microorganisms directly into the developing root zone.
Can Biosys help plants recover from stress?
Ecothrive provides a dedicated stress-recovery programme using 1g/L with water or a low-strength nutrient solution, applied twice approximately five days apart.
Can Biosys be used with Ecothrive Charge?
Yes. The products are complementary. Charge provides mealworm frass, organic nutrition and chitin, while Biosys directly introduces a diverse consortium of beneficial bacteria and fungi into the root zone.
How far does a 50g pack of Biosys go?
A 50g pack makes approximately 100L of solution for established soil or coco plants at 0.5g/L, 50L for propagation or stress recovery at 1g/L, or 200L of recirculating hydroponic solution at 0.25g/L.
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