RootGrow™ Mycorrhizal Fungi
Product Tagline:
RootGrow™ – Give Plants the Best Possible Start, Naturally
RootGrow™ Mycorrhizal Fungi is a scientifically proven planting aid that helps plants establish faster, grow stronger, and thrive for longer. By introducing beneficial mycorrhizal fungi directly to plant roots at planting time, RootGrow™ creates a natural, long-lasting partnership between plant and soil.
These beneficial fungi colonise the root system and dramatically extend its effective reach, improving the uptake of water and essential nutrients such as phosphorus. The result is healthier plants with improved resilience to drought, poor soils, and transplant stress. Suitable for a wide range of garden plants, RootGrow™ is trusted by professional landscapers, gardeners, and growers alike.
- Product Type Mycorrhizal fungi planting treatment
- Compatibility Suitable for most ornamental and edible plants (excluding ericaceous species)
- Longevity One application lasts the lifetime of the plant
- Use Timing Best applied at planting or transplanting
- Coverage Varies by pack size and plant type (see pack guidance)
- Storage Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Size of Products 60g Sachet
RootGrow™ Mycorrhizal Fungi is recommended for:
- Planting trees, shrubs, and hedging
- Roses, perennials, and bedding plants
- Fruit trees, bushes, and vegetables
- Container planting and transplanting
- New garden beds and landscaping projects
- Improving establishment in poor or disturbed soils
- Not suitable for ericaceous plants (such as rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, and blueberries), which form a different type of mycorrhizal association.
- Apply directly to plant roots or into the planting hole
- 1 level tsp = 5ml
- Application Rate: Use 1 level tsp per litre of pot size, e.g. a plant grown in a 3-litre pot will require the treatment of 3 level teaspoons.
RootGrow™ is one of the most trusted and widely used mycorrhizal products in the UK, backed by independent research and extensive real-world use. Unlike general soil improvers, RootGrow™ works at a biological level, forming a symbiotic relationship with plant roots that enhances performance naturally and sustainably.
By improving nutrient and water uptake from the very start, RootGrow™ helps plants become stronger, healthier, and more resilient—saving time, effort, and resources in the long run. It is an essential tool for gardeners who want reliable results and long-term success.

