Mycorrhizal Inoculum / Soil Conditioner
www.grolife.com
A Joint Venture of Gro-Power®, Inc. and Tree of Life Nursery
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Mycorrhizal Inoculum / Soil Conditioner
GroLife® is a natural product that contains various types of mycorrhizal
fungi with an organic soil conditioner. GroLife® is effective in any type
of soil, helping to create a healthy beneficial environment for plants.
When GroLife® is incorporated into the soil, the mycorrhizal fungi will
form a symbiotic relationship between the host plants roots and the soil.
This relationship, call mycorrhizal, when established will become an
extension to the root system. This will increase the surface area of the
roots to help in the uptake of nutrients, (especially phosphorus) and will
increase the growth rate.
Research has found that when plants establish this relationship, the
chance of survival will greatly increase. The host plant will become more
drought tolerant, have greater resistance to root diseases, and can resist
the invasion of weeds.
The joint venture between Tree of Life Nursery and Gro-Power®, Inc.
bring together 55 years of knowledge and experience to produce a product
that will effectively enhance the soil environment. This product
contains humus, humic acids, micronutrients, and beneficial soil
bacteria, along with various endo and ecto mycorrhizal fungi to create a
natural ecosystem.
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R E V E G E TAT I O N • R E S TO R AT I O N • R E C L A M AT I O N
GroLife® should be applied in projects where the following situations occur:
• Top soil is eroded, exposing lifeless subsoil.
• Extremely arid conditions.
• Little or no future maintenance (fertilization, irrigation, etc.) will be occurring on this site.
A P P L I C AT I O N R AT E S
SOIL INOCULATION
GroLife®
per 1,000 sq. ft.
20 lbs.
per Acre
1,000 lbs.
Incorporate GroLife® from 2" to 8" beneath the soil surface. Shallow incorporation (2"– 4") is advantageous during cool weather,
deep incorporation (4"– 8") during warm weather.
NOTE: GroLife® should be sufficient for soil preparation on most revegetation projects. The projects are designed with specifications for native plants which will become established with minimal horticultural inputs; i.e., little or no fertilization. Increased
weed growth may be a result of high fertilization. GroLife® acts as inoculum, soil conditioner and starter nutrient source. If additional soil conditioner and nutrient base is required, see specification for Gro-Power® Plus 5-3-1 in "GENERAL LANDSCAPE"
section, page 4.
HYDROSEEDING
NOTE: Since GroLife® should be in contact with soil surface to effectively inoculate plant roots, a two-step process with the
hydroseeder is necessary. The first step applies the seed and inoculum; The second step applies the fiber, fertilizer, tackifiers, etc.
Step 1
(Seed and Inoculum)
Seed
GroLife®
per 1,000 sq. ft.
per Acre
Specified species and quantity
20 lbs.
1,000 lbs.
NOTE: The above mixture in the preparations indicated shall be applied with hydroseeding
equipment within sixty (60) minutes after the seed has been added to the mixture.
Step 2
(Fiber, fertilizer, tackifiers, etc.)
Fiber
Gro-Power® Controlled Release 12-8-8
(6-8 month formulation)
per Acre
1,500 lbs. (or as specified)
200 lbs. (or as specified)
or ALTERNATE
Step 2
(Fiber, fertilizer, tackifiers, etc.)
Fiber
Mulch / Compost
Gro-Power® Controlled Release 12-8-8
(6-8 month formulation)
per Acre
250 lbs. (or as specified)
1,000 lbs.(or as specified)
200 lbs. (or as specified)
IMPORTANT NOTE: STEP 1 AND STEP 2 MUST BE COMPLETED ON SAME DAY.
IMPRINTING
GroLife®
per 1,000 sq. ft.
20 lbs.
per Acre
1,000 lbs.
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GroLife® should be applied in landscaping project when the following site conditions occur:
• Cut slopes, etc. Where topsoil has been removed exposing lifeless subsoil.
• Extremely sandy, arid soils.
• Extremely compacted, heavy-clay soils.
• Sites where little or no further maintenance (fertilization, irrigation, amending) will occur.
A P P L I C AT I O N R AT E S
SOIL PREPARATION
per 1,000 sq. ft.
20 lbs.*
150 lbs.
2-3 cubic yards
GroLife®
Gro-Power® Plus 5-3-1
Shavings / Compost
per Acre
1,000 lbs.*
7,000 lbs.
80 – 120 cubic yards
Incorporate into the top 4" – 8" of soil. *Make sure the GroLife® contacts the roots, stolens or seed.
NOTE: Soil tests should be taken for more specific recommendations and to determine if additional corrective
amendments are necessary.
B A C K F I L L
GroLife®
6"
1
/4 cup
12"
1 cup
Hole Diameter
18"
24"
36"
2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
48"
6 cups
60"
8 cups
1 cup = 8 oz
Thoroughly blend GroLife® in bottom of planting hole and in backfill mix adjacent to sides of rootball.
P OT T I N G M I X E S
This includes soiless-planting mediums for containers; lightweight mixes for over structure planters, etc.
GroLife®
Cubic Feet
1/4 - 1/2 lb.
Cubic Yard
10 lbs.
NOTE: For optimum inoculation of plants use controlled release NPK fertilizers.
OVER STRUCTURE / LIGHTWEIGHT MIXES
Cubic Yard
10 lbs.
GroLife®
H Y D RO S E E D I N G
See hydroseeding specifications under "REVEGETATION/RESTORATION/RECLAMATION" section, page 3.
T A B L E T S
For long-term results, see tablet specifications, page 7
MAINTENANCE
GroLife® can be used in landscapes and on individual plants that are struggling due to lack of natural occurring mycorrhizae fungi
in the soil. Since mycorrhizal fungi are found on the growing tips of roots, the GroLife® needs to be applied as close as possible to
the roots, without damaging the plants. A soil auger that drills a hole approximately 1" in diameter can be used to drill holes
around plants. Apply GroLife® as per "BACKFILL" specifications or, scarify into top 1/2" – 1" of soil at the following rate.
GroLife®
per 1,000 sq. ft
10-20 lbs.
per Acre
500 – 1,000 lbs.
NOTE: One application should be sufficient, if normal landscape maintenance is on-going.
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GroLife® should be utilized in golf course maintenance when the following situations occur.
• Sand greens
• Heavily compacted tees
• High fungicide use
A P P L I C AT I O N R AT E S
MAINTENANCE
Sand Greens
per 1,000 sq. ft.
20 lbs.
GroLife®
Natural Soil Greens, Tees, and Fairways
per 1,000 sq. ft.
10 lbs.
GroLife®
GroLife® should be applied after aerification or verticutting, as close proximity to turfgrass roots is necessary to be effective, one
application should be sufficient. If regular fungicide application is part of maintenance program, apply 1 – 2 times annually.
NOTE: The best way to ascertain the number of applications and rates is to have a certified lab do a bio-assay of the soil / medium.
CONSTRUCTION
In construction of new sand greens, GroLife® should be incorporated into finish mix at the following rate.
Cubic Yard
10 lbs.
GroLife®
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GroLife® should be applied on athletic fields in the following situations / conditions.
• High-Sand Soil Conditions; i.e., PAT (Prescription Athletic Turf) system.
• High traffic areas where extreme compaction occurs; i.e., between hash marks on football fields,
around goals on soccer fields, etc.
• When high use of fungicides has been necessary.
A P P L I C AT I O N R AT E S
GroLife®
per 1,000 sq. ft.
10 - 15 lbs.
per Acre
450 – 600 lbs.
GroLife® should be applied after aerification or verticutting, as close proximity to turfgrass roots is necessary to be effective. One or
two applications should be sufficient, but follow-up applications may be necessary after heavy fungicide use.
NOTE: The best way to ascertain the number of applications and rates is to have a certified lab do a bio-assay of the soil / medium.
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Mycorrhizal Inoculum / Soil Conditioner
Endo / Ecto
(granular)
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Mycorrhizal Inoculum
Propagules (spores, fragments of fungal mycelium, and pieces of mycorrhizal roots capable of colonizing host plant
roots) of the vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal species Glomus intraradices, Glomus aggregatum, Glomus mosseae,
combined with other species and/or additional genera including, Sclerocyctis, Gigaspora, Scutellospora,
Entrophospora, and Acaulospora. Ectomycorrhiza include Pisolithus and 4 species of Rhizopogon.*
Soil Conditioner
Organic materials consisting of higher plant form life, composted beyond the fibrous stage, to humus (minimum
65%). Also shall have humic acid (minimum 25%) and beneficial soil bacteria strains. It shall NOT contain
poultry , animal or human waste (i.e., sewage sludge), pathogenic viruses, fly larvae, insecticides, herbicides,
fungicide or poisonous chemicals that would inhibit plant growth.
*By using the rates shown above, you are applying sufficient inoculum (endo / ecto) for a live propagule count of
6.5/55 million per acre or 16/135 million per hectare. Minimum 6,500/55,000 propagules per pound.
S TO R A G E Mycorrhizal inoculum is living material and must be protected from extreme temperature. Avoid storage
temperatures above 90º F or below 32º F. Keep it in a cool and dry, well aerated location. Avoid exposure to direct
sunlight for more than 2 hours.
SHELF LIFE For maximum effectiveness, use the contents of product within 12 month from date of purchase.
Warranty of this material, either impressed or implied is limited to a guarantee of the composition as shown on the label in as much as uses, sensitivity to environmental conditions, application, placement of product, and proper storage and handling of product are beyond the seller’s control. For the same reason, seller is
not liable for any injury to living things, crops, soils or materials which may result from the use or storage of this material.
P E R F O R M A N C E
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
for Public Agencies where Proprietory
Specifications (trademark) cannot be used
Mycorrhizal Inoculum / Soil Conditioner
Endo / Ecto
(granular)
Mycorrhizal Inoculum
Propagules (spores, fragments of fungal mycelium, and pieces of mycorrhizal roots capable of colonizing host plant
roots) of the vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal species Glomus intraradices, Glomus aggregatum, Glomus mosseae,
combined with other species and/or additional genera including, Sclerocyctis, Gigaspora, Scutellospora,
Entrophospora, and Acaulospora. Ectomycorrhiza include Pisolithus and 4 species of Rhizopogon.
Soil Conditioner
Organic materials consisting of higher plant form life, composted beyond the fibrous stage, to humus. Also shall have
humic acids and beneficial soil bacteria strains. It shall NOT contain poultry, animal, or human waste (i.e. sewage
sludge), pathogenic viruses; fly larvae, insecticides, herbicides, fungicide, or poisonous chemicals that would inhibit
plant growth.
PERCENTAGE (MINIMUM)
6,500/55,000 progagules per lb.*
65%
25%
INGREDIENTS
Mycorrhizal Inoculum (endo / ecto)
Humus
Humic Acids
*Technical analysis, spore count by fungal species and Mycorrhizal Inoculum Potential (MIP) available upon request.
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Planting Tablets ( 7 gram tablet)
All Natural Mycorrhizal Inoculum and Soil Conditioner (Endo / Ecto)
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Time-Release tablets – mycorrhizal inoculum / soil conditioner in a specially formulated compressed 7 gram tablet. Tablets incorpo
rates an organic nutrient base with humus, humic acids, micronutrients and a beneficial strain of soil bacteria and mycorrhizal
inoculum (endo / ecto).
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
MYCORRHIZAL INOCULUM
Propagules (spores, fragments of fungal mycelium, and pieces of mycorrhizal roots capable of colonizing host plant roots) of the vesicular
arbuscular mycorrhizal species Glomus intraradices, Glomus aggregatum, Glomus mosseae, combined with other species and/or additional
genera including, Sclerocyctis, Gigaspora, Scutellospora, Entrophospora, and Acaulospora. Ectomycorrhiza include Pisolithus and 4 species of
Rhizopogon.
SOIL CONDITIONER
Organic materials consisting of higher plant form life, composted beyond the fibrous stage, to humus (minimum 65%). Also shall have humic
acids (minimum 25%) and beneficial soil bacteria strains. It shall NOT contain poultry, animal, or human waste (i.e. sewage sludge), pathogenic
viruses; fly larvae, insecticides, herbicides, fungicide, or poisonous chemicals that would inhibit plant growth.
A P P L I C AT I O N R AT E S
NEW LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS OR CONTAINERS:
Use for native plants, groundcover, perennials, roses, shrubs, vines and trees.
4" Pot
Ground
Cover
1
6"
Pot
Liner
1-2
1
Gallon
Plant
2-3
3
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Plant
3-6
5
Gallon
Plant
6-9
7
Gallon
Plant
8-10
10
Gallon
Plant
10-12
15
Gallon
Plant
12-15
1. Dig planting pit to recommended depth.
2. Backfill hole to attain proper level of the plant.
3. Place recommended tablet(s) at the bottom and in contact
with the root ball and root tips. Space tablets equally around
the perimeter of the plant.
4. Finish backfilling the plant pit, tamping the soil firmly and water
thoroughly.
2024”
30”
36”
42”
48”
Box
Box
Box
Box
Box
14-16
16-18
18-20
20-22
22-24
Larger Sizes: For each 1/2" Caliper use 3-4 tablets
60”
Box
32-36
Gro-Life®
Planting Tablet
(place at bottom, in contact
with root ball and root tips)
Back fill
EXISTING PLANTS: Use for any size or species.
Measure: 14" above soil level, then for each 1/2" Caliper use 3 to 4 tablets.
1. Auger or punch holes around drip line of plant to a depth of 2-6 inches.
2. Place 1 to 2 tablets per hole, dividing them equally around the perimeter of the plant.
3. Refill hole and water thoroughly.
S TO R A G E Mycorrhizal inoculum is living material and must be protected from extreme temperature. Avoid storage
temperatures above 90º F or below 32º degrees F . Keep it in a cool and dry, well aerated location. Avoid exposure
to direct sunlight for more than 2 hours.
SHELF LIFE For maximum effectiveness, use the contents of product within 12 month from date of purchase.
Warranty of this material, either impressed or implied is limited to a guarantee of the composition as shown on the label in as much as uses, sensitivity to environmental conditions, application, placement of product, and proper storage and handling of product are beyond the seller’s control. For the same reason, seller is not
liable for any injury to living things, crops, soils or materials which may result from the use or storage of this material.
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(909) 393-3744 • Fax (909) 393-2773 • (800) 473-1307
www.grolife.com • www.gropower.com
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A Joint Venture of Gro-Power®, Inc. & Tree of Life Nursery
©2001 Gro-Power®, Inc.
International Rev. 01/02
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