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Author Topic: Shares in a batch of trichoderma offered - anyone interested?  (Read 922 times)

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I am thinking of ordering a quantity of Trichoderma granules for mixing into compost etc. There will be too much for me to use (or to afford!). Anybody interested in a share?
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Re: Shares in a batch of trichoderma offered - anyone interested?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2012, 09:21:37 AM »
Anne, what sort of quantity/money are you expecting to share?
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Re: Shares in a batch of trichoderma offered - anyone interested?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2012, 11:38:34 AM »
I'm thinking of ordering 5kg of granules for mixing into compost, and maybe 500g of powder for watering on as well.
The powder is used at a rate of 3g (about a level teaspoon) in 10L of water for first application, then at half strength thereafter. These quantities are £65+vat each. If anyone can get it without paying vat please let us know!
The granules are used at 750g per cu m in compost (or a pinch a pot!).
Here is an interesting article someone told me about last year:
http://urbangardenmagazine.com/2011/02/trichoderma-in-hydroponic-systems/
Manufacturer's info:
http://www.koppert.com/diseases/overview/products/detail/trianum-g-2/
UK suppliers:
http://www.jfcmonro.co.uk/search.asp?types=yes&type=Biological+Control+%3E+Sprays
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Re: Shares in a batch of trichoderma offered - anyone interested?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2012, 11:39:30 AM »
PS Lesley said the granules have to be incorporated into the growing medium and not just sprinkled on the surface.
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Re: Shares in a batch of trichoderma offered - anyone interested?
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2012, 11:22:31 PM »
Yes, that's what the literature always says, I suppose because there's nothing on the surface for the fungus to start work on. It needs moist humus to work.

It works a treat on any clematis I've planted in recent years. Haven't lost one to wilt as previously. I just dig about a tbspful into the planting hole.
Lesley Cox - near Dunedin, lower east coast, South Island of New Zealand - Zone 9

 


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