Imio Root is a natural alternative to synthetic rooting gels for propagating healthier clones and better transplants. Made of naturally occurring microbes (fungi and bacteria), it supports root system development, reduces transplant shock and improves vegetative growth. It can be used on a wide variety of plants, including cannabis, tomatoes, roses, grape vines, lavender, begonias and grasses.
Key things we want you to know
Activate first: Add water to the freeze-dried powder and let it gel for 10 to 15 minutes.
Shelf life once activated: 45 days in the refrigerator.
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Key Product Highlights
- Natural production of plant hormones and the symbiosis between microbes and plants support healthier vegetative growth and ongoing support through flower.
- Shipped as a freeze-dried powder so the microbes are shelf stable and protected in transit.
- Each packet contains a plant-based gelling agent (guar gum) for a convenient, dippable gel.
- Developed through extensive research and vetted by university labs and growers across many regions and scales.
- Shipped in a compostable pouch, with a glass jar for 100 cut sizes and above.
- Animal free and made in Vermont.
Available as a one-off purchase or by subscription. Subscriptions are monthly, every other month or quarterly. You will be contacted 2 weeks before the next order to renew.
Suggested Application
Activating Root: Before use, activate the powdered microbes by adding the right amount of water. If stored in the refrigerator, activated Root lasts 45 days. Allow 15 minutes or more for the microbes to warm up before using them.
- Home Grower size (treats 16 cuts): 1 tsp (5 mL) water
- Root 20 mL (treats 100 cuts): 4 tsp (20 mL) water
- Root 200 mL (treats 1,000 cuts): 200 mL water
- Root 500 mL (treats 2,500 cuts): 500 mL water
- Root 1 L (treats 5,000 cuts): 1 L water
Home Grower size: Cut open the pouch and add 1 tsp (5 mL) of water directly to it. Fold the top over twice and mix or shake to dissolve. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes to gel.
20 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL and 1 L sizes: Cut open the pouch and pour the powder into the provided glass jar. Add water to the fill line for your size, close the lid and shake for 10 seconds. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes to gel.
To propagate cuttings or clones: Dip the cut end of the plant into the gel and swirl for 3 to 5 seconds. Place the treated cutting into your growth medium or propagation vessel.
To water in seedlings: Add 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of Root per gallon of water and shake or mix vigorously. Water plants as normal.
Lab Reports & Resources
All microbes in Imio inoculants are naturally occurring and Generally Recognized as Safe. Any research indicating that a microbe is potentially dangerous means it is immediately eliminated as a candidate for Imio products.