{"product_id":"imio-root-microbial-rooting-gel","title":"Imio Root Microbial Rooting Gel for Cuttings and Clones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImio Root\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f1f8e9; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-left: 5px solid #2e7d32; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #1b5e20;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey things we want you to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivate first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add water to the freeze-dried powder and let it gel for 10 to 15 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life once activated:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 days in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free shipping. Subscribe and save 20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Product Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural production of plant hormones and the symbiosis between microbes and plants support healthier vegetative growth and ongoing support through flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped as a freeze-dried powder so the microbes are shelf stable and protected in transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach packet contains a plant-based gelling agent (guar gum) for a convenient, dippable gel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped through extensive research and vetted by university labs and growers across many regions and scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped in a compostable pouch, with a glass jar for 100 cut sizes and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal free and made in Vermont.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivating Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Grower size (treats 16 cuts): 1 tsp (5 mL) water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot 20 mL (treats 100 cuts): 4 tsp (20 mL) water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot 200 mL (treats 1,000 cuts): 200 mL water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot 500 mL (treats 2,500 cuts): 500 mL water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot 1 L (treats 5,000 cuts): 1 L water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome Grower size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL and 1 L sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo propagate cuttings or clones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo water in seedlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of Root per gallon of water and shake or mix vigorously. Water plants as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLab Reports \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen24.com\/Ctc\/W2+23284\/c-XDk04\/JlF2-6qcW8wLKSR6lZ3lnVTYV2R5THkwyW1tN9V53RdBC-W6B4fgL8b6MFpW6VF_wC4SKHrlVB4nq778GzNxW7Wl-F32ng-npW48qpwY2n-51RN5x_v2L4R9d6N8x-z51klYNjVhYDv81lc-pNW2w9WHl40Hn_8W3VPlxd32QwJhW8yml675xkycDW5v97mx6cDxrBW8PRGg97C4dT8W7Swtq33J9g9-W4hxjbC5KcklPW7FFPC85x3L8VV8bgt91lkzlFW4R3dMQ4xPnv0Vnqdgr8TXbCsN7XtBQ_jnFjqW96Thzk5-P3SxW4sZ6TQ4bGr3ZN61YKNbQhG6dVKyf2x7R02cSW7lZwYh36Qw34W8WdsMy41cBXLd_YSXq04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eImio Root Heavy Metals Analysis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/Root_overview_KIS.pdf?v=1695154748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eImio Technical One Pager (PDF, opens in new tab)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dynomyco-mycorrhizae\"\u003eDYNOMYCO Mycorrhizal Inoculant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/compost-tea-brewing-kit-5-brews\"\u003eCompost Tea Brewing Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KIS Organics","offers":[{"title":"Home Grower (16 cuts)","offer_id":47863644127463,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-16","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Home Grower Subscription (16 cuts)","offer_id":47863769891047,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-16S","price":13.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 mL (100 cuts)","offer_id":47863644160231,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-20ML","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 mL Subscription (100 cuts)","offer_id":47863771005159,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-20MLS","price":20.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 mL (1000 cuts)","offer_id":47863644192999,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-200ML","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 mL Subscription (1000 cuts)","offer_id":47863772053735,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-200MLS","price":36.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 mL (2500 cuts)","offer_id":47863644225767,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-500ML","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 mL Subscription (2500 cuts)","offer_id":47863772348647,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-500MLS","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 L (5000 cuts)","offer_id":47863644356839,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-1L","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 L Subscription (5000 cuts)","offer_id":47863772545255,"sku":"IMIO-ROOT-1LS","price":116.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/imio-root-microbial-rooting-gel-pouch.png?v=1792550862","url":"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/products\/imio-root-microbial-rooting-gel","provider":"KiS Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}