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Lexington, Ky

I use the stuff but don't have a clue how it is manufactured or processed. Do all myco products possess the same quality from one vendor to another? Are quality control issues a concern? Is there such a thing as a bad batch?

Jamie

10/9/2008 6:24:36 PM

Seattle, WA

Jamie,

The top 2 sources in the country are Paul Stamets (fungi.com) and Dr. Mike Amaranthus (mycorrhizae.com). They are in spore form and made from cultures on roots. There are two types of mycorrhize, endo- and ecto-. Ecto-mycorrhizae grow outside of the root but within the root zone. Endo-mycorrhizae are fungi that actually infect root cells and grow out side the root. You'd have to check if pumpkins are endo- or ecto- and get the appropriate fungi. I assume there could be a bad batch, but I don't think it would go bad as it is in a dormant form until coming into contact with your plant's roots.

10/9/2008 9:47:21 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Jamie, I have read several times that Ecto is for tree type stuff, and Endo is for pkns!!!!(melons, cantelopes, etc). Peace, Wayne

10/11/2008 2:28:28 AM

Ohio

WEX,
Email Joel Holland about that stuff, he has all kind of info on it, Im pretty sure he will be able to tell you the diffrence(if there is) in how each manufacture makes there own product.

10/11/2008 4:09:03 AM

Lexington, Ky

Gee thanks Wayne, guess that's why my pumpkins look like trees..... ;}

10/11/2008 4:53:23 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Gee thanks Jamie, I see your pkns at the Ky. weigh off looked just like mine...LOL...ghosts!!! Peace, Wayne

10/11/2008 6:09:22 PM