Why use a rooting fertilizer?

Do you feel like creating a new flowerbed by adding flowering perennials and beautiful shrubs to spruce up your home, or maybe create a shady spot with a mature tree? What a great idea, we can never have too many plants! For your plantings to be successful, you must first make the right choice of plants, corresponding to your land conditions: sunlight level, hardiness zone, etc. Then, you must make sure to plant them according to plantation rules in order to optimize their implantation, reduce stress and stimulate the development of a strong root system. To give your plants a good start, offer them a rich quality soil and a fertilizer specially designed to facilitate planting: a rooting fertilizer.

What is a rooting fertilizer?

Also known as a transplanting fertilizer, rooting fertilizers are rich in phosphorus, a nutrient that helps stimulate the growth of strong, deep and dense roots. The granular fertilizer is mixed into the soil before the plant is planted. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Never put more fertilizer than the recommended dose, the excess will not be absorbed by the plant and will be lost in the environment.

What about mycorrhizae?

Mycorrhizal fungi act in symbiosis with plant roots to help their mutual development. This symbiotic relationship is called ‘’mycorrhizae’’. Naturally present in the soil, mycorrhizal fungi germinate and move towards the nearest roots to colonize them. This way, an even stronger and thicker root system develops, which is then able to draw nutrients and water that would not be available to the plant without the presence of the complex network created by the mycorrhizae. Although this fungus is naturally present in the soil, human activity tends to lower their levels. To give plants a good start, add a dose of mycorrhizae at planting. Plants colonized by mycorrhizae are more resistant to disease and drought, are hardier and produce more flowers, fruits and lush foliage.

With these root-building products, you’ll have the best chance of strong, beautiful and productive plants. Visit our online store to find all the products you need for successful planting. For more gardening tips and tricks, read our valuable advice.