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Rootgrow Ericoid (200g Granules)

Rootgrow Ericoid (200g Granules) Code: XPW014

£13.95 inc. p&p 13.9500

rootgrow™ is now available in an ericoid version for acid loving plants such as blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, rhododendrons, azaleas and heathers.

Comprising of (UK origin) Mycorrhizal fungi, rootgrow™ is 100% natural and is the only planting aid to carry the RHS seal of approval.

For better establishment, naturally healthier plants, better drought resistance and stronger flowering and fruiting, rootgrow™ is all you need. Mycorrhizal fungi will colonise the plant and develop into a huge secondary root system that will increase the root area of your plants by up to 700 times in just a few weeks. This will help the plant find essential nutrients, minerals and moisture, enabling the plant to establish quicker and reducing the risk of failure.

One simple application at planting time is all that is required. Once you have used this amazing product you will wonder how you ever managed to grow your plants without it!

One 200g pack will treat up to 20 x 2 litre pots.


Pack size: 200g.

Give your new plants the best possible start!

 

rootgrow™ Mycorrhizal Fungi forms a natural partnership with plant roots, helping them absorb more water and nutrients for stronger establishment, improved drought tolerance and healthier long-term growth. The fungal relationship begins forming within 2–4 weeks and continues to benefit the plant for its lifetime.

 

Standard rootgrow™ (green packs, orange rootgrow™ Gel packs and Professional tubs) is suitable for all fruit plants except blueberries and cranberries. These acid-loving plants require rootgrow™ Ericoid, specially developed for ericaceous plants. Both products are applied in the same way.

 

How to use rootgrow™ on container grown plants

 

  1. Dig a hole large enough for the root ball.
  2. Sprinkle the recommended amount of rootgrow™ into the base of the hole.
  3. Position the plant so the roots sit directly on the granules.
  4. Backfill, firm gently and water well.

 

How to use rootgrow™ on bare root plants

 

For bare root trees and plants, either add the granules to the planting hole or dampen the roots and sprinkle the granules directly onto them before planting.

 

If planting a large quantity of plants, use rootgrow™ Gel or a Professional tub with the included gel sachet to help the mycorrhizal fungi adhere to the roots. Dip the roots into the prepared gel, plant immediately, backfill and water thoroughly.

 

For more information on these fascinating fungi and how they can help your plants check out our blog post.

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Carriage & packing charges

Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.

 

Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.

 

We regret that we are no longer able to deliver to the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.

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Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.
 
If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.
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Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)

Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November/December until mid/late April.
 
Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.
 
Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.
 
Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 14 days of the order being placed.
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Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes & ornamental trees (pot grown)

Potted stock is usually available throughout the year.
 
Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, figs, goji berries, grapes and saskatoons will normally be despatched within 10 days unless ordered with other soft fruit plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available.
 
Pot grown fruit trees and ornamental trees will usually be despatched within 10 days regardless of what other items are on the order.
 
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Strawberry plants (Runners)

Unless otherwise stated in the product description, fresh dug strawberry plants will be despatched from mid November to early December. Coldstored strawberry plants will be despatched from March to late June. Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability).
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Vegetable Plants

Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.

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Asparagus crowns

Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.

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Hardware

Hardware is usually despatched within 7 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.
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Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives

Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis -  we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.

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