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Ecothrive Charge 1.75kg is a premium organic soil amendment made from naturally produced mealworm frass. With a balanced NPK of 3.5-2.5-2, beneficial microorganisms and naturally occurring chitin, Charge improves soil fertility, supports nutrient cycling and helps create a biologically active root environment for strong, resilient plant growth.
Charge can be used across potting soil, living soil and coco coir. It can be mixed through growing media before planting or applied later as a top-dress, making it a versatile organic input for propagation, vegetative growth and productive crops.
The current Charge formulation is supplied as small compressed frass chunks rather than the older loose powder. Ecothrive introduced this format to reduce dust, simplify application and increase concentration. The compressed product is approximately 50% more concentrated than the previous mealworm frass powder by volume.
This 1.75kg pack replaces the old 5L Charge format. Growers familiar with the previous product should use Ecothrive's current gram-based application rates rather than trying to match the old product by volume.
Charge is also Soil Association approved for organic cultivation, making it suitable for growers looking to build fertility and biological activity using naturally derived inputs.
Insect frass is material produced during insect rearing and includes insect waste together with residual feed material and fragments of shed exoskeleton.
Ecothrive Charge is produced from organically fed mealworms. The resulting material provides organic plant nutrition while also supplying carbon and other compounds that support biological activity within the growing medium.
Unlike a conventional soluble mineral fertiliser, Charge works closely with the biology of the root zone. Microorganisms break down its organic components and cycle nutrients into forms that become available to plants.
This makes Charge particularly relevant to living soil, organic cultivation and other systems where growers want to maintain an active soil food web.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Ecothrive Charge is its naturally occurring chitin.
Chitin is a structural material found in insect exoskeletons. Mealworm skins and other insect fragments within Charge provide a natural source that can be utilised by microorganisms in the growing medium.
Chitin acts as a food source for particular beneficial microorganisms, including fungi. As these organisms break the material down, they contribute to biological activity within the root zone.
Chitin and its breakdown products are also associated with plant defence signalling. This is one reason insect frass is valued as more than simply a source of NPK.
Charge therefore combines organic nutrition, beneficial biological activity and naturally occurring chitin in a single amendment.
Ecothrive changed Charge from its traditional loose mealworm frass powder into a compressed format.
The small compressed pieces significantly reduce dust and make measuring, mixing and top-dressing cleaner and easier.
Ecothrive states that the compressed Charge is approximately 50% more concentrated than the previous powder by volume.
As a result, the current 1.75kg bag replaces the previous 5L Charge format. The physical pack may appear smaller, but growers should compare the products using the current application rates rather than bag volume.
Charge can be thoroughly mixed into potting soil before planting. Adjust the rate according to plant age and required fertility:
Mix Charge evenly through the growing medium before planting so the amendment is distributed throughout the developing root zone.
Follow-up top-dress applications can be made approximately every 2-4 weeks during active growth where required. Ecothrive recommends making the final Charge application approximately five weeks before harvest.
Charge can be mixed through coco coir to introduce organic nutrition and biological activity into the root zone.
Thoroughly distribute Charge through the coco before planting. Follow-up top-dress applications can be made every 2-4 weeks where required.
Charge complements a coco feeding programme rather than automatically replacing the crop's complete nutritional requirements. Irrigation, EC, pH and base nutrition should still be managed appropriately.
Charge can be applied directly to the surface of established pots and living soil beds, allowing additional organic nutrition and biological inputs to be added without remixing the growing medium.
Spread the measured amount evenly, lightly scratch it into the upper 2-4cm of growing medium and water after application.
Top-dressing can be repeated approximately every 2-4 weeks during active growth according to plant demand and the wider nutrition programme.
Charge is equally suitable for outdoor beds, borders, vegetable gardens, fruit crops and ornamental planting.
Apply approximately 250-500g per m². Prepare the planting area and lightly fork Charge into approximately the top 10cm of soil before planting or sowing. A follow-up top-dress can be made four to six weeks later.
Apply approximately 80-160g per m² around established plants and water thoroughly. Applications can be repeated approximately every four to six weeks during active growth where required.
Coverage depends on the growing medium and fertility level required.
At 1-4g/L, a 1.75kg bag can amend approximately 438-1,750 litres of potting soil.
At 2-6g/L, a 1.75kg bag can amend approximately 292-875 litres of coco.
At 50-100g/m², a 1.75kg bag provides approximately 17.5-35m² of top-dress coverage.
This substantial coverage helps explain why the compressed 1.75kg format replaces the physically larger old 5L bag.
| Nitrogen (N) | 3.5% |
|---|---|
| Phosphorus (P) | 2.5% |
| Potassium (K) | 2% |
| NPK ratio | 3.5-2.5-2 |
| Natural biological component | Beneficial microorganisms associated with mealworm frass |
| Natural structural component | Chitin from mealworm exoskeleton material |
| Brand | Ecothrive |
|---|---|
| Product | Charge |
| Product type | Organic insect frass soil amendment & conditioner |
| Pack size | 1.75kg |
| Current format | Compressed mealworm frass chunks |
| Previous equivalent format | Replaces the old 5L loose Charge format |
| Concentration | Approximately 50% more concentrated by volume than the previous mealworm frass powder |
| NPK | 3.5-2.5-2 |
| Potting soil mixing rate | 1-2g/L for low fertility; 3-4g/L for established plants or higher fertility |
| Coco mixing rate | 2-3g/L for low fertility; 4-6g/L for established plants or higher fertility |
| Top-dress rate | 3-6g per 15-20L pot; 9-18g per 50-60L pot; 50-100g/m² for beds |
| Outdoor incorporation rate | 250-500g/m² at planting or sowing |
| Outdoor established crop rate | 80-160g/m² |
| Approximate measure | 1 teaspoon = 3g; 1 tablespoon = 9g |
| Suitable media | Potting soil, living soil, coco coir & compatible soilless potting mixes |
| Application | Mix through growing media or apply as a top-dress |
| Organic cultivation | Soil Association approved |
Ecothrive Charge is an organic soil amendment made from mealworm frass. It supplies organic NPK nutrition, beneficial biological inputs and naturally occurring chitin to support soil fertility and a healthy root environment.
Yes. Charge is a naturally produced insect frass soil amendment and is Soil Association approved for use in organic agriculture.
Ecothrive changed Charge from loose mealworm frass powder to compressed chunks. The current format is approximately 50% more concentrated by volume, so the 1.75kg pack replaces the old 5L format while providing a denser, lower-dust product.
Ecothrive Charge has a balanced NPK ratio of 3.5-2.5-2, supplying organic nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Chitin is a structural material found in insect exoskeletons. Mealworm fragments naturally present in Charge provide chitin that can support chitin-degrading soil microorganisms and is associated with natural plant defence signalling.
Yes. Beneficial biological activity is an important part of Charge, helping support nutrient cycling and a biologically active growing medium.
Yes. Charge is particularly well suited to living soil because it supplies organic nutrition while supporting the microbial processes involved in nutrient cycling.
Yes. Charge can be thoroughly mixed into coco before planting and can also be applied later as a top-dress. Ecothrive provides specific application rates for coco according to the required fertility level.
Yes. Charge can be used at reduced rates for seedlings, cuttings and lower-fertility mixes, with higher rates reserved for established plants and more demanding crops.
Yes. Charge can be spread over the surface of pots or beds, lightly scratched into the upper 2-4cm of growing medium and watered in.
For container-grown plants, follow-up top-dress applications can be made approximately every 2-4 weeks where required. Outdoor established crops can generally be treated every 4-6 weeks during active growth.
Yes. Charge can be incorporated into outdoor soil before planting or applied around established vegetables, fruit, flowers and ornamental plants.
Charge provides organic nutrition and biological inputs, but total crop requirements depend on the plant, growing medium and cultivation method. It can be combined with other compatible amendments where additional or stage-specific nutrition is required.
Charge is a focused mealworm frass amendment supplying organic nutrition, beneficial biological inputs and chitin. Life-Cycle is a broader multi-ingredient amendment containing Charge alongside insect meal, neem cake, rock phosphate, seaweed, basalt, gypsum and other ingredients for building and rejuvenating living soil.
Depending on the application rate, 1.75kg can amend approximately 438-1,750L of potting soil, 292-875L of coco, or top-dress approximately 17.5-35m² of living soil bed.
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Ecothrive Charge 1.75kg is a premium organic soil amendment made from naturally produced mealworm frass. With a balanced NPK of 3.5-2.5-2, beneficial microorganisms and naturally occurring chitin, Charge improves soil fertility, supports nutrient cycling and helps create a biologically active root environment for strong, resilient plant growth.
Charge can be used across potting soil, living soil and coco coir. It can be mixed through growing media before planting or applied later as a top-dress, making it a versatile organic input for propagation, vegetative growth and productive crops.
The current Charge formulation is supplied as small compressed frass chunks rather than the older loose powder. Ecothrive introduced this format to reduce dust, simplify application and increase concentration. The compressed product is approximately 50% more concentrated than the previous mealworm frass powder by volume.
This 1.75kg pack replaces the old 5L Charge format. Growers familiar with the previous product should use Ecothrive's current gram-based application rates rather than trying to match the old product by volume.
Charge is also Soil Association approved for organic cultivation, making it suitable for growers looking to build fertility and biological activity using naturally derived inputs.
Insect frass is material produced during insect rearing and includes insect waste together with residual feed material and fragments of shed exoskeleton.
Ecothrive Charge is produced from organically fed mealworms. The resulting material provides organic plant nutrition while also supplying carbon and other compounds that support biological activity within the growing medium.
Unlike a conventional soluble mineral fertiliser, Charge works closely with the biology of the root zone. Microorganisms break down its organic components and cycle nutrients into forms that become available to plants.
This makes Charge particularly relevant to living soil, organic cultivation and other systems where growers want to maintain an active soil food web.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Ecothrive Charge is its naturally occurring chitin.
Chitin is a structural material found in insect exoskeletons. Mealworm skins and other insect fragments within Charge provide a natural source that can be utilised by microorganisms in the growing medium.
Chitin acts as a food source for particular beneficial microorganisms, including fungi. As these organisms break the material down, they contribute to biological activity within the root zone.
Chitin and its breakdown products are also associated with plant defence signalling. This is one reason insect frass is valued as more than simply a source of NPK.
Charge therefore combines organic nutrition, beneficial biological activity and naturally occurring chitin in a single amendment.
Ecothrive changed Charge from its traditional loose mealworm frass powder into a compressed format.
The small compressed pieces significantly reduce dust and make measuring, mixing and top-dressing cleaner and easier.
Ecothrive states that the compressed Charge is approximately 50% more concentrated than the previous powder by volume.
As a result, the current 1.75kg bag replaces the previous 5L Charge format. The physical pack may appear smaller, but growers should compare the products using the current application rates rather than bag volume.
Charge can be thoroughly mixed into potting soil before planting. Adjust the rate according to plant age and required fertility:
Mix Charge evenly through the growing medium before planting so the amendment is distributed throughout the developing root zone.
Follow-up top-dress applications can be made approximately every 2-4 weeks during active growth where required. Ecothrive recommends making the final Charge application approximately five weeks before harvest.
Charge can be mixed through coco coir to introduce organic nutrition and biological activity into the root zone.
Thoroughly distribute Charge through the coco before planting. Follow-up top-dress applications can be made every 2-4 weeks where required.
Charge complements a coco feeding programme rather than automatically replacing the crop's complete nutritional requirements. Irrigation, EC, pH and base nutrition should still be managed appropriately.
Charge can be applied directly to the surface of established pots and living soil beds, allowing additional organic nutrition and biological inputs to be added without remixing the growing medium.
Spread the measured amount evenly, lightly scratch it into the upper 2-4cm of growing medium and water after application.
Top-dressing can be repeated approximately every 2-4 weeks during active growth according to plant demand and the wider nutrition programme.
Charge is equally suitable for outdoor beds, borders, vegetable gardens, fruit crops and ornamental planting.
Apply approximately 250-500g per m². Prepare the planting area and lightly fork Charge into approximately the top 10cm of soil before planting or sowing. A follow-up top-dress can be made four to six weeks later.
Apply approximately 80-160g per m² around established plants and water thoroughly. Applications can be repeated approximately every four to six weeks during active growth where required.
Coverage depends on the growing medium and fertility level required.
At 1-4g/L, a 1.75kg bag can amend approximately 438-1,750 litres of potting soil.
At 2-6g/L, a 1.75kg bag can amend approximately 292-875 litres of coco.
At 50-100g/m², a 1.75kg bag provides approximately 17.5-35m² of top-dress coverage.
This substantial coverage helps explain why the compressed 1.75kg format replaces the physically larger old 5L bag.
| Nitrogen (N) | 3.5% |
|---|---|
| Phosphorus (P) | 2.5% |
| Potassium (K) | 2% |
| NPK ratio | 3.5-2.5-2 |
| Natural biological component | Beneficial microorganisms associated with mealworm frass |
| Natural structural component | Chitin from mealworm exoskeleton material |
| Brand | Ecothrive |
|---|---|
| Product | Charge |
| Product type | Organic insect frass soil amendment & conditioner |
| Pack size | 1.75kg |
| Current format | Compressed mealworm frass chunks |
| Previous equivalent format | Replaces the old 5L loose Charge format |
| Concentration | Approximately 50% more concentrated by volume than the previous mealworm frass powder |
| NPK | 3.5-2.5-2 |
| Potting soil mixing rate | 1-2g/L for low fertility; 3-4g/L for established plants or higher fertility |
| Coco mixing rate | 2-3g/L for low fertility; 4-6g/L for established plants or higher fertility |
| Top-dress rate | 3-6g per 15-20L pot; 9-18g per 50-60L pot; 50-100g/m² for beds |
| Outdoor incorporation rate | 250-500g/m² at planting or sowing |
| Outdoor established crop rate | 80-160g/m² |
| Approximate measure | 1 teaspoon = 3g; 1 tablespoon = 9g |
| Suitable media | Potting soil, living soil, coco coir & compatible soilless potting mixes |
| Application | Mix through growing media or apply as a top-dress |
| Organic cultivation | Soil Association approved |
Ecothrive Charge is an organic soil amendment made from mealworm frass. It supplies organic NPK nutrition, beneficial biological inputs and naturally occurring chitin to support soil fertility and a healthy root environment.
Yes. Charge is a naturally produced insect frass soil amendment and is Soil Association approved for use in organic agriculture.
Ecothrive changed Charge from loose mealworm frass powder to compressed chunks. The current format is approximately 50% more concentrated by volume, so the 1.75kg pack replaces the old 5L format while providing a denser, lower-dust product.
Ecothrive Charge has a balanced NPK ratio of 3.5-2.5-2, supplying organic nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Chitin is a structural material found in insect exoskeletons. Mealworm fragments naturally present in Charge provide chitin that can support chitin-degrading soil microorganisms and is associated with natural plant defence signalling.
Yes. Beneficial biological activity is an important part of Charge, helping support nutrient cycling and a biologically active growing medium.
Yes. Charge is particularly well suited to living soil because it supplies organic nutrition while supporting the microbial processes involved in nutrient cycling.
Yes. Charge can be thoroughly mixed into coco before planting and can also be applied later as a top-dress. Ecothrive provides specific application rates for coco according to the required fertility level.
Yes. Charge can be used at reduced rates for seedlings, cuttings and lower-fertility mixes, with higher rates reserved for established plants and more demanding crops.
Yes. Charge can be spread over the surface of pots or beds, lightly scratched into the upper 2-4cm of growing medium and watered in.
For container-grown plants, follow-up top-dress applications can be made approximately every 2-4 weeks where required. Outdoor established crops can generally be treated every 4-6 weeks during active growth.
Yes. Charge can be incorporated into outdoor soil before planting or applied around established vegetables, fruit, flowers and ornamental plants.
Charge provides organic nutrition and biological inputs, but total crop requirements depend on the plant, growing medium and cultivation method. It can be combined with other compatible amendments where additional or stage-specific nutrition is required.
Charge is a focused mealworm frass amendment supplying organic nutrition, beneficial biological inputs and chitin. Life-Cycle is a broader multi-ingredient amendment containing Charge alongside insect meal, neem cake, rock phosphate, seaweed, basalt, gypsum and other ingredients for building and rejuvenating living soil.
Depending on the application rate, 1.75kg can amend approximately 438-1,750L of potting soil, 292-875L of coco, or top-dress approximately 17.5-35m² of living soil bed.
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