Mykovam is a soil-based bio fertilizer, which has effective species of fungi call vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM).  The fungi inoculates the roots, form a close association with the plant when inoculated to the seedlings and assists  the plant in the absorption of water and nutrients.  The fungi also prevent root infection by pathogens and increase plant tolerance to drought and heavy metals.  A kilo of Mykovam can fertilize 400 seedlings

Benefits:
Replaces about 60% to 85% of the plant’s chemical requirements

Improves soil properties and fertility

Promotes absorption of water and nutrients such as phosphorous, nitrogen and zinc

Environment friendly

Plants/tree species on which to apply Mykovam

·  reforestation species (narra, acacia, kakawate, madre de agua, etc.)

·  fruit trees (guava, rambutan, papaya, citrus, banana, lanzones, coffee, guyabano, coconut, mango, cacao, etc.)

·   agricultural crops (upland rice, corn, tomato, eggplant, onion, garlic, pepper, cassava, sweet potato, etc

How to use:

1. For seedlings grown in pots or containers, half fill the containers with the potting medium.  Place 2.5 grams (about 1/2 teaspoon) of Mykovam at the center of the pot.  Then  fill again with the potting medium.

2. Use as a layer in germination box.Put Mykovam as a layer in the germination medium. Sow the seeds directly on top.

3.Use as soil in marcotting. Mykovam can be used as a replacement for soil in marcotting.  The mychorrhizal fungi enhance root development.

4. For field application, apply Mykovam by hand under the furrows at a rate of 20 gms per linear meter prior to seedlings or transplanting.

    For existing trees, punch 6 holes 1 meter around the base about 1" diameter & 6 inches deep and put 1 tbsp of mykovam on each

Not advisable to be used in crops belonging to the crucifers/cabbage family (cabbage, pechay, mustard) and lowland rice.