How do I apply Mykos® Mycorrhizae correctly?

For best results, apply Mykos® Mycorrhizae directly to the root zone or growing medium at transplant or when introducing to a new system. Wettable powder formulations can be mixed into water and applied as a drench or root soak. Granular formulations are best mixed into the growing medium before planting. Avoid mixing directly with chlorinated water — use dechlorinated, pH-adjusted water for best microbial viability.

Is Mykos® Mycorrhizae compatible with my existing nutrient program?

Avoid mixing Mykos® Mycorrhizae directly with concentrated nutrients, pesticides, or fungicides as these can kill living organisms. Apply Mykos® Mycorrhizae separately to your normal nutrient feed or mix into your growing medium. Most mineral nutrients at normal working strength are compatible once diluted in the reservoir.

Does Mykos® Mycorrhizae have a shelf life?

Living microorganism products have a limited shelf life once opened. Store Mykos® Mycorrhizae in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. Refrigeration extends shelf life significantly but do not freeze. Check the best-before date on packaging and use opened product within 6–12 months for maximum effectiveness.

Does Mykos® Mycorrhizae ship fast within Australia?

Yes — Mykos® Mycorrhizae ships from our Australian warehouse with fast tracked delivery Australia-wide. Most east coast orders arrive within 2–5 business days. WA, NT, and TAS orders typically arrive within 5–12 business days.

Mykos® Mycorrhizae | Root Inoculant & Beneficial Fungi Booster

$59.95

Mykos® Mycorrhizae | Root Inoculant & Beneficial Fungi Booster

$59.95

Quick Answer

Single-species endomycorrhizal inoculant forming a permanent symbiotic relationship with the roots.
Extends a network of fungal filaments into the medium, reaching water and nutrients the roots cannot.
Pure Rhizophagus intraradices, so no competing species slowing colonisation.
Non-sterile systems only. No hydrogen peroxide or chlorine in the reservoir.

What It Does

A root system can only absorb what it physically touches. In a grow environment with no established biology, that limit is doing real damage to your nutrient uptake without ever showing an obvious symptom.

Xtreme Gardening Mykos is a single-species endomycorrhizal inoculant. It forms a permanent relationship with the roots and extends a network of fungal filaments, called hyphae, into the growing medium. That network acts as a secondary root system, reaching water and nutrients sitting beyond what the roots could get to on their own.

It is a living organism, not a nutrient. Once it establishes, it keeps working.

What It Actually Does

Phosphorus and mineral access. The fungal network frees up phosphorus and trace minerals held in the medium and moves them into the root cells.
Transplant recovery. Reduces the stall after transplanting by helping the root system establish faster in its new medium.
Single species, not a blend. Uses concentrated Rhizophagus intraradices rather than a multi-species mix. Competing strains slow colonisation, so one species at high concentration establishes more consistently.
Stress tolerance. Plants with an established network generally cope better with heat, drought and high light, because the extended reach gives more margin when conditions are not ideal.
Keeps working without reapplication. Once colonised, the network continues growing through the cycle.

Why Single Species

Most mycorrhizal products are blends, with a dozen or more species in one bottle. Those species compete with each other for root colonisation sites, which makes the result slower and less predictable.

Mykos takes the opposite approach. One species at high concentration, no competition. Rhizophagus intraradices is among the most researched endomycorrhizal strains for food crops and flowering plants.

How the Relationship Works

The fungus connects into the plant's root system. In exchange for sugars the plant produces through photosynthesis, it provides a much larger absorption surface area, reaching phosphorus, zinc and micronutrients that the roots alone would not contact.

Organism: Rhizophagus intraradices, single species, no fillers
When to apply: Seedlings, cuttings and transplants
Systems: Coco, soil and drain-to-waste hydroponics

How to Use It

Transplanting, granular: 1 to 2 tablespoons directly under the root ball so the roots contact the granules immediately
Wettable powder: Mix into a drench and apply to the root zone straight after transplanting
Hydroponics: Non-sterile systems only. Check there is no hydrogen peroxide or chlorine present before adding

Pairs with Azos, which fixes nitrogen at the root zone. Mykos handles the root network, Azos handles nitrogen supply. They do different jobs, which is why growers run both.

Frequently Bought Together

Azos Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria, the standard pairing. Root network plus nitrogen.
Dutch Fest Root Mass Enhancer, biological colonisation alongside a conventional root stimulant.

Product Details

Type: Endomycorrhizal fungi, biological root inoculant
Organism: Rhizophagus intraradices
Stage: Seedling, cutting, transplant
Application: Coco, soil, drain-to-waste hydroponics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply Mykos correctly?

Apply it directly to the root zone or growing medium at transplant, or when introducing it to a new system. Granular goes under the root ball so roots make contact immediately. Wettable powder mixes into water as a drench. Use dechlorinated, pH-adjusted water, since chlorine kills the organism before it can establish.

Will it survive in my nutrient program?

Do not mix it directly with concentrated nutrients, pesticides or fungicides, all of which will kill it. Apply it separately, or mix it into the medium. Most mineral nutrients at normal working strength are fine once diluted in the reservoir.

Can I use it in a sterile hydroponic system?

No. Hydrogen peroxide, chlorine and similar sterilising agents will destroy it. It needs a non-sterile root zone to colonise, which is why it suits coco, soil and drain-to-waste rather than a sterilised recirculating system.

What is the shelf life?

It is a living organism, so shelf life is limited once opened. Store cool and dark, away from heat and direct sunlight. Refrigeration extends it considerably, but do not freeze. Check the date on the pack and use opened product within 6 to 12 months.

How is this different from the Wettable Powder version?

Same job, different format. Granular goes into the medium at transplant. Wettable powder dissolves into water for a drench, which suits established plants or reservoir application.