SUPERspore Root Dip - All Questions
SUPERspore Root Dip
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Would this be helpful to use on the white pine forestry plugs?
Question by: Chris Cejka on Oct 29, 2020, 12:09 AM
The use of the SuperSpore root dip would not be recommended for the forestry plugs. You mix the root dip with water and dip bare roots in the solution before planting. If you did this you would wash off the soil off the plugs.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Oct 29, 2020, 9:50 AM
Once the SuperSpore is mixed, can it be reused for a second batch of shrubs or trees? Also, how does one dispose of leftover "slurry," if you recommend not pouring down drain or adding to planting hole.
Question by: Alice on May 9, 2021, 11:33 AM
SuperGel can be reused, just make sure to mix it or add some additional water. To dispose of it you can simply pour it out in your yard. It is not harmful to the outdoors.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Sep 14, 2021, 1:43 PM
Do you recommend using this product in combination with a starter fertilizer (such as BioTone) when planting bare-root trees, or does it render the fertilizer unnecessary/excessive?
Question by: Benjamin on Nov 25, 2021, 5:47 PM
When planting bare-root trees, fertilizer should not be used for the duration of the full planting year. Once the seedlings are into the spring of their second year, you may use fertilizer.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Nov 29, 2021, 10:10 AM
If I already have extremely healthy soil conditions, would it be beneficial to add the SuperSpore mycorrhizal fungi? I'm planting fruit trees/shrubs into an existing meadow that is flourishing.
Question by: Derek on Mar 10, 2022, 9:30 AM
The ecto and endo mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the roots. It lasts for the lifetime of the tree, encouraging moisture retention.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Mar 10, 2022, 10:36 AM
Hi
I would like to purchase the superspore product but not sure on amount.
Can it be used with potted seedings/dirt bound small plants or only bare rooted products. How about vegetable seedlings? If yes then how to use?
Thanks
I would like to purchase the superspore product but not sure on amount.
Can it be used with potted seedings/dirt bound small plants or only bare rooted products. How about vegetable seedlings? If yes then how to use?
Thanks
Question by: Peter Pantano on Mar 19, 2022, 11:58 AM
You can use them in new plantings, but you need to make sure that the roots and soil make contact with the product. The ecto and endo mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the roots. It is meant to be used to make root contact and soil contact. It could be added to the planting hole when planting in both open soil and containers, ensure the roots of the plant come into contact with rootgrow, backfill and water as normal. What ratio to use in the planting in the hole, I don't have information on since we use it as a root dip. I would suggest using a very minimal amount in the hole.
It can get a little complicated as to what plants to use the different ecto and endo mycorhizal fungi on. Super spore contains both ecto and endo fungi. Plants that do not respond to endo mycorrhizae include azalea, beet, blueberry, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage/kale, carnation, cauliflower, collards, cranberry, heath, huckleberry, mustard, protea, rhododendron, sedge and spinach. Most trees and shrubs like the ecto fungi.
It can get a little complicated as to what plants to use the different ecto and endo mycorhizal fungi on. Super spore contains both ecto and endo fungi. Plants that do not respond to endo mycorrhizae include azalea, beet, blueberry, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage/kale, carnation, cauliflower, collards, cranberry, heath, huckleberry, mustard, protea, rhododendron, sedge and spinach. Most trees and shrubs like the ecto fungi.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Mar 23, 2022, 12:09 PM
Would this be helpful with green giant seedlings
Question by: Vincent Scanelli on Dec 31, 2022, 8:25 AM
This would work great on the Green Giant Seedlings!
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Jan 3, 2023, 10:06 AM
Hello I purchased about 150 trees some apple most conifers/pine/spruce/larch etc my question is should I use super gel or super spore? The super spore trees my brother planted the skunks dug up about 80 of his new seedlings and I don't want that to happen to me is there a solution? Thank you
Question by: Michael Rufo on May 1, 2023, 5:24 AM
The super spore has super gel in it. We cannot say what caused the skunk to dig them up so it is possible it will happen to yours as well. Or it dug them up for a different reason all together.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on May 1, 2023, 10:11 AM